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Most Kiwis favour drug law changes that remove criminal penalties, focus on health.
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Chris Luxon's first six months - and what's next
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Officials will review processes after Nanaia Mahuta's family landed 3 of 5 spots on group.
'Worst I've ever seen': Maurice Williamson condemns 'shocking' process around Peter Goodfellow resignation
Maurice Williamson says National should re-open nominations for its board.
Peter Goodfellow to step down from National Party presidency
Peter Goodfellow has held down the role for 13 years.
Audrey Young: What to watch in new Labour v National contests
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Grounded Kiwis: Govt scratching head over costs, appeal
Appealing against Grounded Kiwis decision would be 'nuts', National says.
PM: 'Very hard to read into' Labour's Tauranga byelection loss
National's Sam Uffindell beat Labour's Jan Tinetti by more than 6000 votes.
Nearly all NZ hospitals failing to meet Govt's ED wait time targets
18 out of 20 DHBs didn't reach the 95 per cent of ED patients seen within six hour target.
Pre-departure tests into NZ gone on Monday
The Government will scrap pre-departure testing from late Monday night.
Thomas Coughlan: Nats could take lessons from Labour's reshuffle
Labour is showing the benefits of strong candidate selection.
Luxon wants to rein in gang promotion in social media
National also wants police powers to stop gang members gathering and wearing gang insignia
Has the Great Resignation hit NZ politics?
Politicians are trading the limelight for quieter lives with less pressure and scrutiny.
National's gang-busting social media policy nearly impossible to police - expert
National's proposal to ban gang insignia from social media 'error-prone', expert warns.
Drive-by shootings trigger Nats' gang banning order policy
Drive-bys are planned, so stop gangsters from meeting up, Mark Mitchell says.
National says it will ban gang patches in public, empower cops to split gatherings
The law and order policy was announced as gang violence is in the headlines.
How Christopher Luxon is rebranding the National Party
Can a man some thought might join the Labour Party lead National to victory?
Climate, women, and local voices: What NZ can learn from Australia's election
This week's On the Tiles dissects the results of the Australian election.
Watch: Pharmac review uncovers 'systemic failings' for those with rare disorders
People with rare disorders facing excessive suffering under Pharmac model, review finds.
Opinion: Poll hints at slog to come before next year's election
Next year's general election will go down to the wire, writes Thomas Coughlan.
Government spending 'clearly unhelpful' in fighting inflation - Don Brash
Former governor says the RBNZ has a fight on its hands after a big Budget.
'Over the top': Ten most valuable state homes worth $30m
Value for money? Critics say there's better uses for $30m worth of state homes.
Who's claiming $518,000 from failed Tauranga builder?
Revenue during Covid insufficient to cover overheads, liquidator David Thomas says.
Christopher Luxon's Māori tribute to Joe Hawke under attack
A Facebook tribute has earned Luxon a backlash from disgruntled social media users.
Revealed: Green MP's secret transport letter released in full
Three years after Genter sent the controversial note, the Herald can reveal what it says.
China crisis: Pacific partners 'neglected' by NZ
Chorus of concern as China's foreign minister Wang Yi touches down in Solomon Islands.
New Aussie PM: What his victory means for NZ; Ardern's congratulatory phone call
Albanese beat Morrison, ending the conservative coalition's almost decade-long reign.
Budget 2022: Property taxes will be gone 'immediately' - Luxon
Christopher Luxon says he would "immediately" axe Labour's tax on landlords.
Chlöe Swarbrick doco producers say film to be released after election
The publicly funded project has sparked criticism from Opposition parties.
Income insurance scheme a step closer as law passes
It means ACC can look into implementing the $3.5 billion income insurance scheme.
National MP retires: 'The right time to step aside'
MP who was caught up in the battle between Simon Bridges and Judith Collins calls time.
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Budget experts deliver their verdicts: Missed opportunities and no plan for growth
We asked political insiders from across the spectrum to give us their take.