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Luxon tops list of world leaders for handling foreign affairs

The Prime Minister is ahead of other big international names.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters on Israel/Iran conflict escalation

Foreign Minister Winston Peters addressed media amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

Peters 'never seen' such uncertainty in lifetime as Israel/Iran conflict escalates

New Zealanders in Israel are being advised to leave by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

PM hints Govt will cut sick leave for part-time workers

Sick leave entitlements are about to change, according to the PM.

PM Christopher Luxon talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge

PM on the conflict between Israel and Iran and his visit to China this week. Video / Herald NOW

Exclusive: Luxon on trade with China, getting on President Xi's Christmas card list

The PM isn't sure whether he's on President Xi's Christmas card list, like Sir John Key.

Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures

The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings

Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon faces high-stakes balancing act on global stage

PM Christopher Luxon will meet Xi Jinping in Beijing before attending the Nato summit.

New solar rules to cope with four-seasons-in-a-day weather

The Government has announced new rules to make rooftop solar panels more appealing.

Labour's Willie Jackson and National's Mark Mitchell join Ryan Bridge to talk politics

Politicians Willie Jackson and Mark Mitchell join Herald NOW's panel to talk prison numbers and job cuts that could threaten our ability to monitor geohazards

Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma

OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".

Editorial: Lack of transparency erodes trust in Reserve Bank

OPINION: The staff at the RBNZ dug their fox holes – and they dug them deep.

Ministry of Culture and Heritage mulling restructure after $2m annual funding cut

Ministry says "tough decisions had to be made" regarding funding cut.

Labour overtakes National in post-Budget poll, Peters' net favourability positive

New survey shows the fight for government would be close if people were voting today.

Reserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticism

The bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.

Audrey Young: 'Superficial facelift' – the undercover zingers in Jacinda Ardern's memoir

OPINION: The former PM avoids naming her critics, but some are identifiable anyway.

Defence Force's Waiōuru housing project fails to break ground

Budget 2023 earmarked the thick end of $75 million for 50 new houses.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media from Fieldays