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Editorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for Labour

OPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.

Audrey Young: Who would lead if Luxon couldn't?

There are a couple of likely scenarios – and a bold scenario.

Health NZ hires thousands more nurses and hundreds more doctors – is it enough?

The health workforce has grown by thousands in the last two years.

David Seymour speaks to media following ACT Party “Free & Equal” Rally

Acting PM David Seymour speaks to the media following ACT Party flagship annual event, the “Free & Equal” Rally. Video / NZ Herald

Seymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chains

The Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.

Peeni Henare selected as Labour's candidate in Tāmaki Makaurau

Henare, who previously served as the Auckland seat's MP, faces off with Oriini Kaipara.

‘Affront to NZ’s sovereignty’: David Seymour v the United Nations

The Deputy Prime Minister sent a terse letter to the UN over indigenous rights.

'You weren’t sure who you could trust’: Sue Wood's time in ‘snake pit' National Party

Ex-National Party president Sue Wood to revisit Muldoon's 84 snap election in new memoir.

Fran O'Sullivan: New Zealand must move on from Ardern criticism to get real benefit from Covid inquiry

OPINION: Covid response should be examined dispassionately so NZ can learn for the future.

David Seymour responds to migration statistics

It comes after Stats NZ said the number of Kiwis who left for Australia last year was the highest in more than a decade.

NZ First surges past Act in new political poll

The poll shows little difference in support between Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins.

Waipareira Trust battles deregistration in High Court over charity status

The High Court heard Waipareira's judicial review in May; a ruling is pending.

Bryce Wilkinson: A response to sincerely held concerns about the Regulatory Standards Bill

OPINION: Parliament hears submissions this week on the bill.

Jacinda Ardern says she'll provide evidence to Covid Royal Commission

An official says discussions are taking place about the best way for this to happen.

Willis responds to OCR decision

The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 3.25%, as expected. Video / Mark Mitchell

ATMs used to ‘launder cash from drug sales’ to be banned

They are often found in supermarkets, petrol stations and convenience stores.

Herald Now Panel with Chlöe Swarbrick, Green Party Co-Leader, and Nicole McKee, ACT Party Minister

Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act MP Nicole McKee join Ryan Bridge in the studio. Video / Herald NOW

'We don't know': Ministry can't show NZ's $81m problem gambling strategy works

Minister for Mental Health - 'not good enough' there's no proof $81m is well spent.