Opinion: Energy the goldmine NZ First will exploit in 2026 election campaign
Criticising the energy companies has proven effective for NZ First thus far.
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Winston Peters described the protesters as "woke and feral".
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Protestors interrupted Winston Peters speech at the NZ First Party Conference this afternoon in Hamilton. Video / NZ Herald
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Shane Jones calls for new Crown entity to drill for geothermal energy
Jones is also promising a future for the Marsden Point refinery.
Shane Jones advocates for geothermal
New Zealand First MP Shane Jones believes geothermal energy is the best natural resource for ensuring energy certainty.
Shots fired in Act, Tui beer online smackdown after meme takes swipe at university's Treaty course
'Hey @actnewzealand, keep my beers’ name out of your mouth’.
Winston Peters believes Cook Strait ferries have more life left in them.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters claims Cook Strait ferries could last 20 more years with proper maintenance.
Interislander ferries can run for 20 more years, claims Winston Peters
The coalition Government appeared split on what to do about the ferries.
Return to power charges NZ First members as Winston Peters opens party conference
Members are celebrating being back in government as the conference starts.
New Zealand First conference kicks off
Winston Peters makes the opening speech at the New Zealand First conference in Hamilton
No regrets: Luxon says Kiwis ‘want me to try’ to fulfil election promise despite hurdles
The Prime Minister spoke to the Herald following his trip to Laos.
Winston Peters promises ‘major’ policy announcement at NZ First conference
The policy wasn't in the coalition agreement but Peters is confident he'll get support.
Claire Trevett: Why Govt buckled on revealing fast-track conflicts of interest
OPINION: Leaving it to your enemies to unearth conflicts can make things look a bit murky.
Seabed miner retracts claim it will earn $1 billion a year
It comes after the plan was included in list of projects up for Fast-track Bill approval.
'Stop talking badly about our city': Tory Whanau rejects call for govt intervention
Wellington's mayor admits losing the airport shares sale vote was a setback.
Bishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton Land
How ministers managed potential conflicts of interest choosing projects for fast-tracking.
‘I just don’t care’: Luxon on his and National’s poll dip
National score lowest result in rankings in 15 months.
Luxon says Modi interested in trade agreement during meeting, remains ‘hopeful’ for deal this term
The India PM extended an invitation to visit his country.
'We should have done better': Government broadly accepts findings of landmark Abuse in Care inquiry
Landmark report was tabled in late July.
Luxon meets Indian PM Modi - and has surprise pull-aside with new leader
The Prime Minister's diplomatic dance card was full in Laos.
Luxon says Netanyahu not listening to others as Middle East conflict comes up in world summit
“Well, it doesn’t seem like it."
Luxon hesitant to raise expectations about Modi meeting as he still eyes India trade deal this term
The PM will also meet with the leaders of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.
Public service shrinks by 2162 people in six months - Govt wants more cuts
Willis says departments should plan to receive no new funding for cost pressures.
'Sobering': Govt books sink further into the red than expected
Treasury wary of higher Health NZ staff costs and ACC claims costs.
Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding gives press conference on Manawanui sinking
Defence Minister Judith Collins and Rear Admiral Garin Golding speak about HMNZS Manawanui sinking. Video / Alyse Wright
Audrey Young: Govt wasting time and money on pointless election promises
OPINION: Why draft a bill that's going nowhere? Or amend sports rules for no reason?
Health NZ Commissioner overruled CEO on proposed reduction of nurses
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Less than half of families eligible for FamilyBoost have registered for payment
As of October 8, 39,664 households had registered for FamilyBoost.
Dave Letele pulls the pin on his South Auckland foodbank
Dave Letele's South Auckland foodbank is closing its doors.
Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.
Simeon Brown discusses driver licence wait times initiative
Transport Minister Simeon Brown speaks to Mike Hosking about the initiative to cut driver licence wait times. Video / Newstalk ZB
'Never been so focused on race', Seymour says at first public Treaty Principles Bill debate
The issue of sovereignty was threaded throughout the debate.
‘Disturbed’: Corrections’ bid to nearly double Auckland Prison capacity blindsides council, locals
The council said it hadn't been given any chance to provide feedback.