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Audrey Young: All the signs Ardern was about to drop a bombshell

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Audrey Young.

Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson answers his critics – and picks his best of 2023

Rod Emmerson dissects the news with a sharp pencil and a razor-like wit.

Shane te Pou: Politics and the hostile environment created for Māori

OPINION: National Party under Christopher Luxon has abandoned the path of consensus.

Editorial: Will 2024 be stormy and bitter? Or cathartic?

Opinion: A government making decisions that can be delivered will make a change.

ACT’s reform attempt has failed three times already – what’s different now?

OPINION: To succeed this time, they need to reflect on the historical context.

Journalist’s 'insane' journey in search for fiscal holes in 1800 page budget

Labour finance spokesman Grant Robertson also launched a research mission.

Govt to set up expert advisory group after Cook Strait ferry budget blowout

The group will provide independent assurance on how to proceed with the ferry service.

Activist in Santa disguise defaces Israel embassy in Wellington

It's not the first time paint has been used to protest Israel's actions in Gaza.

Chris Hipkins wants to reset the Labour Party and himself

The ex-PM is looking forward to his first summer holiday in four years.

Coromandel party, mini-Budget blame and vape regulations | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 21

Coromandel locals party in the streets as holidaymakers return, Nicola Willis holds the former finance minister accountable and disposable vapes go up in smoke under new regulations in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Māori language board chair says Govt’s planned order on te reo use is illegal

Piripi Walker says the language is protected by having official status.

Shane Jones’ ‘pixie-like’ hapū comment labelled arrogant by iwi

Ngāti Ruanui taiao spokesperson Graham Young said the comments were derogatory.

Te reo has been diminished by governments before. But doing it in 2023 takes bravado

OPINION: You might have thought the place of te reo was cemented into our national life.

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.

Chris Bishop admits he dislikes Henry VIII clause despite putting one in new RMA law

The Minister got a ticking off for a wide-ranging clause in the new RMA law.

Covid conspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika sentenced again

It's the second time he's faced sentencing this year.

Speaker's apology to Chris Hipkins over Luxon Tesla

Apology followed exchange over Telsa owned by Luxon's wife.