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David Seymour responds to migration statistics
It comes after Stats NZ said the number of Kiwis who left for Australia last year was the highest in more than a decade.

NZ First surges past Act in new political poll
The poll shows little difference in support between Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins.

Waipareira Trust battles deregistration in High Court over charity status
The High Court heard Waipareira's judicial review in May; a ruling is pending.

'We don't know': Ministry can't show NZ's $81m problem gambling strategy works
Minister for Mental Health - 'not good enough' there's no proof $81m is well spent.

Simon Wilson: When the centre cannot hold - the stark future for Labour
OPINION: Voters are fed up and populism is sweeping the world, but Labour can benefit.

No, Jacinda Ardern hasn’t been asked to appear before the Covid Royal Commission
The Royal Commission told the Herald that no one has been asked to appear yet.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins Live on Herald Now
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Covid inquiry, Tāmaki Makaurau, banks and tax. Video / Herald NOW

Seymour reckons banks are 'fairly taxed', expects Willis' work will find same
Finance Minister Nicola Willis won't rule out a major new levy on banks.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei wins Environment Court appeal for recognition
Iwi's relationship with the land, water around Westhaven has been recognised by the court.