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Audrey Young: Seymour sets out detail of Act's Treaty principles bill

David Seymour on the King's hui - "it's exactly what I hoped would happen".

Simon Wilson: Is the Government trying to start a culture war over te reo Māori?

OPINION: Why is the Government so out of touch with its inflammatory te reo policies?

Is the National-led Government ready for three years of Māori-led protests?

The honeymoon barely kicked in for the National-led Government.

Luxon bullish on India trade deal, despite India’s misgivings

The Prime Minister talked down the former Government's trade achievements.

Fair pay legislation repealed by Christmas, 90-day trials extended

The coalition Government is keen to start repealing some of Labour's laws.

Vape ban, fair pay and ceasefire efforts | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 11

Why vape users are being told to stock up, the big job on the Government’s list this week and Qatar not giving up efforts on peace between Israel and Gaza in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / Face Nation / NZHerald

Heather du Plessis-Allan: 'Uncomfortable' National ministers in for ride over race relations policies

OPINION: Not everyone in the coalition Govt is thrilled about its race relations policies.

Beehive Diaries: Luxon tries to start a new trend, Parker's DIY disaster

Beehive Diaries: Plus, Shane Jones meets his match in Te Pāti Māori.

Govt considering trimming funding for Covid vaccine amid budget squeeze

Funding for free universal Covid vaccination ends next year.

Audrey Young: Clear MVP after a sensational first week in Parliament

OPINION: Political rookies, take notice: this is how you set the tone.

Fiery and emotional day as Parliament gets back to business

Parliament got down to business with the first Question Time.

'Financial time bombs': Three Waters regulator funding dries up

A key tranche of Three Waters funding will run out next year.

'He’s a born diplomat': Fran O'Sullivan on what Winston Peters is like behind the scenes

NZ First leader can be fiery at home, but the same doesn't apply when he's abroad.

Error in coalition agreement causes confusion around contractors' rights

Act had campaigned on stopping contractors going to court over employment status.

'That’s not very original!' - Robertson and Willis spar over state of the economy

The Government’s approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict is set to be debated.

Focus: Luxon asked why the Government is not calling for an immediate ceasefire

Prime Minister Chris Luxon was asked why the Government is not calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Video / Mark Mitchell

Minister confident Police Commissioner can fulfill list of expectations

Mitchell finally expressed confidence in Coster after several days avoiding the question.

Greens, Labour MP claim genocide occurring in Gaza as Parliament debates ceasefire call

Heated debate saw opposition MPs urge Govt call for 'immediate' ceasefire.