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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.

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".

Claire Trevett: Luxon's dire interview of no answers

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Claire Trevett.

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.

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.

Editorial: Grim outlook no surprise but political hyperbole unhelpful

OPINION: National must be cautious not to let gloomy rhetoric undercut confidence.

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.

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.