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Crimson cofounder explains how Chinese students can be invited to join the Communist Party

Editorial: If you didn't like this Budget, just wait until the superannuation one

OPINION: Only 22% of people thought the Budget was good – start bracing for the next one.

Shane Te Pou: This Govt seems intent on giving the boot to people

Jobseeker numbers have risen by 29,000, reaching 211,000 recently.

David Seymour speaks to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy PM

David Seymour spoke to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy Prime Minister today. Video / NZ Herald

Editorial: Government must do better with school lunches

OPINION: If we're going to spend millions on them, then we need to do them properly.

Te Pāti Māori tries to heal rift with Labour, is it too late? - Thomas Coughlan

Te Pāti Māori is trying to repair a strained relationship with Labour.

Worst results for Budget in nearly 30 years, says pollster

Nicola Willis says the Budget will help economic recovery.

‘Will not accept repeat of last winter’: Major move unveiled to boost country’s energy

The changes to hydro generation are expected to power around 6000 more homes.

Act MP: Why I held up ‘my’ nude photo in Parliament

Laura McClure held up an AI deep fake of herself in Parliament.

Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming

'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'

NZ Herald Live: RMA Reform Announcement

MPs Chris Bishop and Todd McClay give an RMA reform announcement.

Luxon says bad healthcare and safety fears driving skilled Kiwis offshore

The PM said he has a long-term plan to retain workers and build an 'awesome future'.

Herald NOW: PM on why so many Kiwis are leaving NZ

Prime Minister Chris Luxon joins Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on OCR and why so many Kiwis are leaving NZ. Video / Herald NOW

Businesses scared to speak about energy costs, fear retaliation from power companies, leader says

'It points to serious issues with the way market power is being exercised.'

'Anything could be going on': Concerns over relaxed barber rules

One industry body warns that relaxed rules could worsen industry regulation gaps.

‘Could have expressed it better’: Luxon weighs in on minister’s Indian ‘spam’ comments

Comments were made in the House in response to questions from Labour's Willow-Jean Prime.

PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war

Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.

Christopher Luxon hits out at Wellington City Council

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Wellington City Council has too much party politics around the table, and needs to focus on solutions for the city.