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Aussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's face

The man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.

$383k road safety project paused to consider fresh options

The project would have closed the town's main road for 30 days.

Audrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PM

OPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.

Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming

'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'

Businesses scared to speak about energy costs, fear retaliation from power companies, leader says

'It points to serious issues with the way market power is being exercised.'

‘Could have expressed it better’: Luxon weighs in on minister’s Indian ‘spam’ comments

Comments were made in the House in response to questions from Labour's Willow-Jean Prime.

PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war

Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.

‘Focus on your chaotic coalition’: Whanau slams Luxon for bagging Wellington

It's not the first time Wellington's mayor and the PM have traded barbs.

'Every little bit counts': Willis says ministers 'worked hard' to find savings, Seymour's cuts 'small portion'

The Government found about $5.3 billion overall in savings.

Peters rules out working with Labour after 2026 election if Hipkins is leader

The NZ First leader wants to be clear: he will never do a governing deal with Hipkins.

How much did Seymour's public sector savings contribute to Budget 2025?

'The coalition certainly hasn't saved as much as Act would save.'

Pay equity: Former National MP Marilyn Waring assembles 'people's select committee'

Nanaia Mahuta, Sue Bradford, Jackie Blue and Jo Hayes are among those on the panel.

More cuts possible to cover Govt’s extra KiwiSaver costs - Finance Minister

The Green Party is claiming the extra costs could total more than $700m.

Act leader David Seymour invited to Oxford Union debate

Act leader David Seymour spoke to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about taking part in the renowned Oxford Union debate. Video / Herald Now

David Seymour invited to Oxford Union debate about ‘stolen land’ and immigration

Seymour follows ex-PM David Lange and Labour MP Willie Jackson as previous MPs invited.

Minister defends new benefit sanctions coming into force

Beneficiaries face having half of their benefit restricted to certain spending.