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Moment of truth for Nicola Willis as she faces first Budget test

Nicola Willis says the country has had six years of economic mismanagement.

Jacinda Ardern's legacy: Barry Soper, Audrey Young on how former PM will be remembered

Ardern quit politics in January in a surprise move pre-election.

Audrey Young: Foreign Minister Mark III - Peters surrounded by old work family

OPINION: Foreign policy is definitely under new management.

'Clever workarounds': Labour reveals list of 155 ‘fiscal cliffs’ left by National

The battle over irresponsible budgeting heats up as we close in on Mini-Budget day.

Kāinga Ora review won't slow public housing build - for now at least

Chris Bishop commits to continuing to grow the number of public houses.

Focus: PM Christopher Luxon on Kāinga Ora review

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon answered questions on Kāinga Ora, which he said was performing 'well short of expectations'. Video / Marty Melville

Govt reveals when phones will be banned in schools

The Education Minister says the policy will apply from term two.

Audrey Young: Brownlee off to a solid start as Speaker

OPINION: It's a tricky job, but so far the political veteran is making it look easy.

Speaker warns MPs after PM’s wife raised in debate over discounted Tesla

Brownlee forbids further questions on topic; Luxon to fly to Australia tomorrow.

NZ spies watching group plot possible terror attack may have been unlawful

The concerns are raised in a spy agency watchdog's 2023 report on NZSIS and GCSB activity.

Canada model has no bars, no fences and no escapes

OPINION: Māori leadership approach needed in prisons.

Parliament’s final week, Wellington shake-up and scorchers on the way| Focus Morning Bulletin, December 18

The Government enters its final week of the year, a shake-up for the capital’s transport plans and 30C-plus temperatures expected across the country in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Thomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis' fiscal cliffs and the most boring week of my life

I spent the last fortnight reading 2000 pages of Budget documents.

Govt pledges more repeals as Parliament enters final week, mini-Budget to be unveiled

Nicola Willis is promising to lift the lid on Labour's so-called 'fiscal cliffs'.

'Demonised target': Why the Government thinks its anti-gang laws won’t be misused

Safeguards needed to ensure anti-gang laws aren't applied to people with no gang links.

Up to Speed with Te Reo: How to discuss the hot and cold on weather

Talking about the weather – huarere – is a good conversation starter in any language.

Govt and councils agree to kill $7.4b Wellington transport plan

The Government and Wellington councils have put LGWM out of its misery.

Beehive Diaries: PM’s jibe at hungover journos as plane problems plague Peters

Many had sore heads following Wednesday's party at Parliament - but not the PM.