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Landlords set for early tax refunds under coalition deal tipped to cost $3b
Backdating tax-breaks tipped to increase policy cost to $3b.
Policy bonfire: Will anything be left of Labour’s legacy?
The National-led Government is planning to jettison many of Labour's policies.
Focus: New coalition govt repeals world-leading smoke-free laws
The New National-Act-NZ First Government's smoking policy that repeals Labour's smokefree laws explained. Video / NZ Herald
Reti says ED security will be beefed up before Christmas
The new Health Minister says work is already 'well under way' on the 100-day plan.
'Not quite plausible': David Seymour calls out Winston Peters' media criticisms
Peters accused media of taking bribes. Seymour disagrees, still wary of policy generally.
'Gang of thugs': NZ On Air board member resigns over Peters criticism
He called Winston Peters 'malicious' over Deputy PMs attacks on media independence.
Coster says he has new Police Minister's confidence - but Mark Mitchell won't comment
The police commissioner and new police minister had their first meeting today.
'Tell the public what you signed up to' - Peters lashes out in tense first Cabinet meeting
Tension as Christopher Luxon tries to put Winston Peters' war with the media behind him.
Potential battle brewing over foreign investment
Winston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.
Wellington 'activist' councillor posts flyers of Luxon, Seymour and Peters as genitals
O'Neill said the posters 'allow us to laugh at ourselves about the state we’re in'.
David Seymour: Pharmac culture 'needs to change'
David Seymour has responsibility for the public drug-buying agency.
'Scrapped the world's first generational smoking ban' - Global media's shock at NZ law repeal
The new Government's scrapping of smokefree laws has made headlines all over the world.
Audrey Young: Luxon's dream start goes up in smoke
OPINION: The new PM has been shown how easy it is to lose control of the narrative.
Analysis: Low-income families get up to $38 per week less to close Budget hole
Coalition talks have cost National dearly.
Opinion: Welcome to Luxon’s brave new world
OPINION: 'Luxon will probably monitor his progress on political leadership imperatives.'
Kevin Page: Not much more important than a great hairdo
OPINION: What's more important that the formation of a new government?
'Everyone can get ahead': New Govt's first Cabinet meeting today
It comes after the new coalition Government was sworn in on Monday.
Simon Wilson: The good and the bad in Govt's 'war on woke'
OPINION: Now it's climate denial, race-baiting, partisan politics and an end to smokefree.
Move to undo court decision 'entrenches colonisation' - Te Pati Maori
Opposition says Parliament's law was unfair and court decision should be respected.
Watch: Peters defines ‘woke virtue signalling’ in first press conference as deputy PM
Peters also reveals his approach as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Letters to the editor: Why customer service is key
Customer care, the coalition Government and a thank you are the topics of today's letters.
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'Strong, productive, unified': Luxon sworn in as PM
The new coalition Government will be sworn into office today.
‘Chickens coming home to roost’: Rates rises, axed cycle lanes in Mayor Brown's 10-year budget
'The decisions of the past have determined our current budgetary woes.'
'Clear conversation': Mark Mitchell won't yet be drawn on future of Police Commissioner
Mitchell won't be drawn on whether he expects Coster to step down.
Editorial: Pointless byelection held in Port Waikato
OPINION: The law could swing an election unfairly and it causes voters needless trouble.
Beehive Diaries: Luxon's humblebrag by song; will Weet-Bix be safe from taxes?
Weet-Bix played a leading role in the talks — will it save Sanitarium from being taxed?
Heather du Plessis-Allan: There’s enough in coalition agreements to make every party happy
OPINION: It’s a no to the referendum but apparently a yes to everything else race-related.
The initial financial hit students are taking to accommodate Winston Peters
The fees-free year for tertiary education will move to the third year.
‘Economy limping along’: The fiscal headwinds facing Luxon and Willis
A rundown of some of the big stories from the Herald's podcast network this week.
Major family policy scrapped to give Winston his wish
National got its tax package over the line but concessions had to be made.
Audrey Young on Luxon's first Cabinet - the good, the bad and the unfair
OPINION: Cabinet positions suggests National well and truly in charge.
Claire Trevett: A promising first 49 minutes to the Luxon, Seymour and Peters show
It's all good fun till someone loses an eye, but a promising first 49 minutes of coalition
Luxon on stopping the coalition falling apart, National's tax sacrifice
Giving up the foreign buyers' tax forced a U-turn on another tax change for National.