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Today marks six months since National, Act and NZ First were sworn into power
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John Tamihere: The big winners of next week's Budget are not Māori
OPINION: There's not much for Māori to celebrate in Budget 2024.
Shane Te Pou: Will the Budget give young people a reason to stay in NZ?
OPINION: More than 1000 Kiwis a week are packing their bags. Who can blame them?
More Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visits
New Zealand is ready to undertake further flights once approval is granted.
Second mercy flight evacuates more Kiwis from New Caledonia
MFAT estimates there are more than 250 Kiwis currently in New Caledonia.
$24 million boost for Gumboot Friday
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey and Mike King announce a $24 million boost for Gumboot Friday. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experience
First evacuees say they are very grateful to be back in New Zealand.
NZDF flight rescuing 50 stranded Kiwis from New Caledonia lands in Auckland
A Hercules plane has brought home the first 50 Kiwis from Noumea tonight.
'Watching by the hour': Peters says MFAT in touch with 200 Kiwis caught in New Caledonia unrest
Winston Peters says there are hopes Noumea's airport can open tomorrow.
Govt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assets
Previous Governments have failed in attempts at an asset mega-merger.
Opinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?
OPINION: New Zealand has been actively exploring joining Aukus for more than a year.
Questions raised about vaccine mandate pledge
Although mandates were scrapped in 2022, some vaccine requirements still remain.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Don't leave politics to the politicians
Opinion: Last week decades of underinvestment met climate-changed weather.
Winston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'
The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.
Audrey Young: State schools 'converted' to charter schools? Brace for controversy
OPINION: David Seymour says a separate agency will oversee up to 50 new charter schools.
Marine development set to boost Coromandel aquaculture
The $15 million marine project could add up to 100 jobs to the district.
'Ridiculous': Winston Peters announces controversial new gendered 'bathroom bill'
The Deputy Prime Minister says it is to "protect women's spaces".
New Zealand backs Palestine’s bid for UN membership
NZ was among 143 countries that supported the resolution. Nine voted against.
King’s Counsel files complaint over tikanga Māori in NZ law courses, Peters agrees
King's Counsel describes incoming requirement as 'symptomatic of a dangerous trend'.
Editorial: How politicians can prove they're worth what we pay them
OPINION: It was once commonly accepted one shouldn't talk about money in polite company.
Helen Clark takes aim at Winston Peters over ‘bluster and abuse of language’
Former PM slams Foreign Minister's remarks around Aukus and Bob Carr.
Audrey Young: Peters switches from statesman to street-brawler
OPINION: Also in today's political wrap - what on earth is up with Green MPs?
'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegations
Peters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.
Winston Peters to deliver speech to New Zealand China Council after China remark about Bob Carr
The NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.
Bob Carr confirms intention to launch legal action against Winston Peters
The Deputy PM's office has been contacted to confirm he has received the letter.
Peters refuses to repeat China remark after defamation threat from former Australian minister
The NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.
'Disciplinary process' under way into Julie Anne Genter after confrontation
The co-leaders earlier released a statement calling Genter's actions 'unacceptable'.
Watch: PM distances himself from Peters' 'defamatory' remarks, literacy boost announced
The NZ First leader's comments overshadowed a Government policy announcement on education.
Question Time live: Politicians face off amidst accusations of intimidation and defamation
The former Australian Foreign Minister says he will take legal action.
Chris Hipkins comments on Winston Peters' Aukus speech
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about Winston Peters' Aukus speech and his comments about former NSW Premier Bob Carr. Video / Alyse Wright
'Lost the plot': Winston Peters slams Julie Anne Genter outburst
If her actions weren’t intimidating, 'I don’t know what is', Peters said.
Prison slushies, Wynyard Quarter ferry and New York Uni raids | Focus Morning Bulletin May 2, 2024
How much is being spent on slushie machines for prison guards ferry service to be put to the test to save Wynyard in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Watch: Protester interrupts Winston Peters speech on benefits of Aukus
Peters talked up the benefits of parts of the Aukus security deal in a major speech.
Winston Peters critical of last night's poll
NZ First leader Winston Peters responds to last night's 1News Verian poll. Video / Mark Mitchell