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Privacy appears at the heart of the Government's concerns.
Seymour’s Land Rover comments come under Speaker’s scrutiny
Labour isn't pleased with Seymour's defence.
‘Fall from grace’: Former Crown prosecutor slams bootcamp bill
'The bill offers a false promise of solutions to victims and the community.'
Opinion: Time for Kiwis to change their attitude to state housing tenants
OPINION: A very small number of tenants cause serious disruption for their neighbours.
David Seymour addresses attempt to drive a Land Rover up Parliament's steps
Act leader David Seymour is asked why he attempted to drive a Land Rover up Parliament's steps. Video / Mark Mitchell
Te Pāti Māori MP ‘deliberately misled’ House, should apologise – committee
A just-released report said Ferris had 'committed a contempt'.
Simon Wilson: A few ideas to help Christopher Luxon 'go for growth'
OPINION: Economic plans should address wider social goals or they won't work.
Erica Stanford brainstorming ideas to bring back Chinese tourists
Stanford told the Herald she will be giving the PM some ideas next week.
Why Ngāi Tahu is seeking greater control of water in crucial court case
Ngāi Tahu wants court to rule on its rangatiratanga.
Government to phase in new unjustified dismissal rules
A radical overhaul of unjustified dismissal rules will be phased in over a year.
NZ falls to fourth in global least-corrupt rankings, worst placement ever
New Zealand now has its worst ranking of all time on the Corruption Perceptions Index.
Judith Collins warns public sector leaders: Don’t speak gobbledegook, go easy on the flow charts
'Keep your superior language skills for those who will appreciate them.'
'Need more civil disagreement': Luxon, Seymour attempt to hose down any suggestion of rift
David Seymour has apologised for one of his antics.
Kāinga Ora is getting tougher on rent debt collection
Tenants can't exceed 12 weeks' rent debt under the new policy.
Luxon, Seymour spat: Ministers face questions on coalition’s stability
One minister said it was just politics to air differences publicly.
Nearly $19m paid out in energy bill support last year, average grant high
The Government's planned reforms are unlikely to offer short-term relief.
Claire Trevett: Rumble in the coalition – is tension between Seymour, Luxon heading to boiling point?
OPINION: Luxon let his frustration show and Seymour bit back.
Two new polls show Labour/Greens/Te Pāti Māori can form Government, NZ headed in wrong direction
The polls also show the gap closing between Hipkins and Luxon in the preferred PM rankings
Thomas Coughlan: Valentine’s message for PM - we’re just not that into you
OPINION: Voters aren't feeling the love for the PM in Valentine's week.
'Know all the facts': Seymour hits back at PM after his Polkinghorne letter judged 'ill-advised'
The Act leader has not held back in his response to the Prime Minister's criticism.
Please invest: PM’s message to world as year’s first ‘action plan’ released
Govt's plan has 40 points across the economy, law and order and public service.
NZ First introduces bill to fine ‘woke banks’ $500,000
Banks would be stopped withdrawing services from customers for purely 'woke' reasons.
Opinion: Health system in crisis – this must be Govt's top Budget priority
OPINION: New Zealanders need a healthcare system that works for everyone.
Watch: 'Get off!' Security stops Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps
Parliament security demanded Seymour get off the steps immediately.
Why is US Coastguard ship moored in Wellington?
It sailed into the capital's harbour on Monday.
PM seeking investment from wealthy foreigners through new immigration changes
The Government is relaxing immigration settings to encourage wealthy foreigners to invest in New Zealand businesses. Video / NZ Herald
Govt to relax immigration settings to attract wealthy foreign investors who ‘don’t love’ renting
The PM argues Labour oversaw a declining level of investment.
Audrey Young: The one reason Seymour escaped resignation over Polkinghorne letter
OPINION: His behaviour comes very close to Maurice Williamson's, who paid a heavy price.
We should examine whether privatisation is a good idea
OPINION: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon suggests privatisation is on the cards.
Ryan Bridge: Policy ‘vibe’ of kindness kills public service competence
OPINION: Unironically, Kāinga Ora this week announced a focus on building state houses.
Revealed: NZ’s elite soldiers were required to ‘look after’ 501s in MIQ
"They did not join to do MIQ, but they did it."
Claire Trevett: Luxon pays steep price for Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill
Luxon gave Seymour an inch - he has now suffered for miles.