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Labour reserves judgment on Govt’s caps to sentencing discounts
Judges will soon only be able to discount sentences by up to 40%.

Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns
Bill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.

Real Life: MP Paul Goldsmith talks Treaty tensions, education and family
While the Treaty debate is 'fraught', there has to be a balance, he says.

‘I am dependent on her’: Man says deportation of his wife will kill him
Piliki Talanoa, 65, is in poor health and relies on his wife to do even basic tasks.

Liam Dann: Can the economy recover in time to save Luxon?
OPINION: Economists say the recovery is under way but the public aren't feeling it yet.

Peeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in Parliament
Henare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.

Editorial: Polls show Christopher Luxon’s leadership challenge
OPINION: Luxon slips behind Hipkins as voters signal doubts about National's leader.

Collins warns against ‘putting labels’ on people, assuming they’re appointed for DEI
It comes as Winston Peters wants to rid the public service of diversity regulations.

‘A string of slogans rather than solutions’: Hipkins encouraged as he pips Luxon in latest poll
The centre-left bloc continues its upward trend in the latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll.

Pharmac’s relationship with patients critiqued during meetings
Pharmac CEO Sarah Fitt resigned last month as two reviews were being completed.

‘Absolutely gutted’: Dramatic overhaul of $155m of Whānau Ora contracts includes John Tamihere-led agency
Four new agencies will be chosen and up to 1000 jobs could be affected.

What the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sector
Luxon assures the conflict has been managed well.

Editorial: Next Reserve Bank Governor needs to have more than just the right qualifications
OPINION: Adrian Orr's departure is not only a shock but is embarrassing for New Zealand.

Seymour, Stanford fail again to meet on school lunches amid diary issues
Seymour said the pair 'would get to it'.

NZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith makes retail crime announcement
Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice and Nicole McKee Associate Minister of Justice make retail crime announcement

Letters: Andrew Bayly got off lightly
OPINION: 'There is no place for this sort of behaviour in the workplace.'

Watch Live : Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking
Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking in the studio

Claire Trevett: Why Andrew Bayly didn’t stand a chance of staying as a minister
Resign or be sacked were the only options for Andrew Bayly.

NZ Herald Live: PM Luxon to be questioned on Bayly staff incident, makes policing announcement
Christopher Luxon, Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith, and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speak to the media

Emotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incident
Bayly released a statement shortly before midday.

NZ Herald Live: National MP Andrew Bayly resigning
PM accepts Andrew Bayly’s resignation as a Minister following an incident involving a staff member last week.