Thomas Coughlan: The rough week that was a wake-up call for Luxon
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Thomas Coughlan.
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Matthew Hooton: Apologies needed for Labour to be taken seriously
OPINION: But Labour’s best bet remains Hipkins and the status quo.
Helen Clark on 20 years since Iraq war and why New Zealand didn’t join
Helen Clark speaks with the Herald to mark 20 years since the invasion.
Derek Cheng: Gun law reforms and the spectre of March 15 - safety vs freedom, and why there’s no perfect answer
What will change and what might change in a new Arms Act to be passed this term
NZDF in crisis – our ships can’t sail, planes can’t fly and soldiers have left in droves
NZDF documents reveal depleted military as plumbers labelled 'strategic' trades.
David Fisher: NZDF needs a lot of cash and Judith Collins could be the way to get it
Analysis: NZDF needs people, equipment, a clear direction - and a lot of money.
Richard Prebble: What I predict will happen in 2024
OPINION: Ongoing technological change is a certainty.
Claire Trevett: Luxon's dire interview of no answers
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Claire Trevett.
How Kiwis are buying their drugs on social media – and on the darknet
Getting drugs via Facebook, Snapchat or Instagram is "a real wake-up call".
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The bar is embarrassingly low for National
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Heather du-Plessis Allan.
Sir John Key on why he wants to see more ambition in NZ
Key opened up on his son's comments that he 'hated' him while he was PM.
Wealthier students benefiting from tertiary fees-free
Those from decile 1 schools make up an ever-shrinking share of fees-free students.
Drug prosecutions creeping up again
The law change was hailed as effective decriminalisation of drug use. Has that happened?
‘I may never be the Todd Muller I was four years ago': Former National leader on rebuilding, moving on
Todd Muller describes rebuilding himself after 2020 - and deciding to leave.
What drives Christopher Luxon? The full story of the man who wanted to be PM
Many voters said they didn't know much about him. We went looking for more.
Paula Bennett: Twas the night before Xmas and Parliament was leaking
OPINION: Former Deputy PM pens a Christmas Eve poem.
Journalist’s 'insane' journey in search for fiscal holes in 1800 page budget
Labour finance spokesman Grant Robertson also launched a research mission.
Activist in Santa disguise defaces Israel embassy in Wellington
It's not the first time paint has been used to protest Israel's actions in Gaza.
Audrey Young: 'Vibe' budget leaves key questions hanging
OPINION: We wanted details about tax cuts. We did not get them.
New waiata calls out plans to rewrite Te Tiriti principles
Māori singers have produced a waiata in relation to new Government policies.
'Support for Ukraine’s sovereignty remains strong and constant' - Luxon tells Zelenskyy
The two leaders spoke this morning about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
'Strange bedfellows': Politicians trade last barbs in final Parliamentary debate
MPs from across the House have made their last speeches before rising for Christmas.
Chloe Swarbrick apologises for ‘demonstrable lie’ claim at PM
MP said in debating chamber PM Christopher Luxon had lied - a breach of the rules.
A day after criticising fiscal cliffs, the new Government announced one of its own
$50m in time-limited health funding for Māori immunisation has been announced.
Willis still forecasts tax cuts despite gloomy economic outlook
The new Government says it is committed to its tax cut plan despite the worsening economy.
NZ and Aus increase defence co-operation to combat Pacific militarisation
The leaders of the two countries have met for the first time since Luxon became NZ PM.
Editorial: Grim outlook no surprise but political hyperbole unhelpful
OPINION: National must be cautious not to let gloomy rhetoric undercut confidence.
Chris Bishop admits he dislikes Henry VIII clause despite putting one in new RMA law
The Minister got a ticking off for a wide-ranging clause in the new RMA law.
Speaker's apology to Chris Hipkins over Luxon Tesla
Apology followed exchange over Telsa owned by Luxon's wife.
Willis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on Government
A gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.
Nicola Willis does it again: House erupts in laughter at Question Time gaffe
The quip follows a prior gaffe when she asked the then minister 'how big is his hole?'
Luxon says NZ will ‘explore’ joining pillar of Aukus security pact
Australia has done New Zealand a 'real solid' on deportation, according to Luxon.
Resource management laws scrapped under Urgency
Bishop says the old RMA is not ideal, new laws not likely until 2026.
Adrian Orr invokes ghost chips, Muldoon
Migrant numbers and sluggish GDP are a real surprise, Orr admits.