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‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National Trust
It came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.
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Govt looks to narrow list of shipbuilders to strike a deal on new ferries
The future of Interislander's Cook Strait ships hangs in the balance.
Israeli news site corrects article labelled ‘fake news’ by Winston Peters
The story caught the attentions of an influential US Senator.
NZ embassy in US involved in clarifying Israeli article ‘unfairly affecting NZ’s reputation’
While the X post may be gone, the article remains live on the publisher's website.
Waitangi 2025: An absent PM, a returning Green leader and the tension-raising Treaty bill
Organisers accept reaction to the Treaty Principles Bill could disrupt proceedings.
Analysis: Will Cook Strait ferries be privatised? Not on Winston Peters' watch
Officials have investigated whether KiwiRail is best placed to provide a ferry service.
Mexican Embassy wades in after NZ First minister's 'xenophobic' comments
Peters told the Herald he stood by his remarks.
Watch: 'Not words I would use' - PM grilled over ministers' 'xenophobic' comments
Christopher Luxon will speak to media shortly.
Audrey Young: Coalition partners take control; Luxon takes a hiding
OPINION: National's attempt to set the agenda lasted about a nanosecond.
'It's a Mexican stand-off': Shane Jones unrepentant for comments labelled 'racist'
The NZ First politician made the remark during a debate in Parliament.
'Send the Mexicans home': Greens ask PM to condemn ministers' 'racist' rhetoric
NZ First's Shane Jones yelled 'Send the Mexicans home' during Tuesday's debate.
PM floats National potentially campaigning on asset sales at election
Luxon: '2025 will be another massive year for New Zealand'.
Trump reveals NZ ambassador pick, Peters has official call with new administration
Peters says he is confident the NZ-US relationship can go from strength to strength.
Rātana 2025: Govt faces Māori leaders ahead of Treaty Principles Bill hearings
Speakers from both sides spoke about the need for collaboration.
National and NZ First’s frustration over Treaty bill only set to grow
OPINION: NZ First leader Winston Peters looked annoyed when he spoke of the bill's future.
Shane Te Pou: Ferry fiasco exposes the peril of political flip-flops on infrastructure
OPINION: Nobody will get all they want – but it’s better than getting nothing,
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Donald Trump has been sentenced without penalty in the New York hush money case and wildfires continue to burn through Los Angeles. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
'Grow a pair': Behind the scenes of the battle over transgender inclusion in community sports
Chris Bishop said he was keeping a 'watching brief' on the issue. A flood of emails ensued
Support for new rail-enabled ferries, Kiwis don’t want privatisation
Some transport sector leaders say ferries non-rail-enabled would make freight more costly.
Jack Tame on being 'hated', his infamous Winston Peters interview and his old neighbour Wayne Brown
Jack Tame: 'I was really chuffed that what I do was recognised as journalism'
Editorial: Can Winston Peters really find a 'better' ferry solution by March?
Editorial: The Rail Minister has two months to better the plan Nicola Willis has devised.
Cook Islands passport would require giving up NZ citizenship - Winston Peters
Prime Minister Mark Brown wants his nation’s citizens to have their own passports.
Napier Port’s ferry proposal resurfaces as possible solution for Winston Peters
Wellington's port says the proposal is self-serving and would strip its container traffic.
Letters: Government’s austerity drive doesn’t apply to the rich
OPINION: 'Our leaders have abandoned the people who need them most.'
'Extremely wasteful': Cook Strait ferry ministerial advisory group paid $300,000
Two 220m ships were recommended but no contract has been signed.
Winston Peters fails to produce evidence a close relative of Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents
NZ First leader Winston Peters has so far failed to produce any evidence a close relative of Labour health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents. Video / Mark Mitchell
Watch: Peters fires up after not producing evidence of leaking by Verrall’s relative
A new timeline has been revealed.
Apology after judge, celebrity doctor husband gatecrash NZ First Xmas party
Row erupts at exclusive private member's club, top judge rules on rude behaviour.
Inside the coalition: the frictions, the power brokers and what they really think about each other
Working with NZ First is 'like a dream' but Act is another story, insiders say.
Richard Prebble: My answer to the Cook Strait ferry problem
OPINION: Ferries dilemma reveals deeper port strategy issues.
Analysis: How Winston Peters regained control of Cook Strait ferries
Peters is back at the helm and going back to the drawing board.
Editorial: Rail Minister is never going to be railroaded
OPINION: Peters has long been a tough interview subject.
Letters: Political blame-game compounding infrastructure woes
OPINION: 'The real issue with the ferries is many decades of strategic mismanagement.'
Fran O'Sullivan: What Peters' bold words reveal about NZ's China strategy
OPINION: Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet his counterpart in Beijing next year.