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Boost in support for Act leader David Seymour and party in latest poll
David Seymour appears to have benefited from the Waitangi Day events' heated atmosphere.
Claire Trevett: David Seymour pushed his luck, Luxon punched back
Seymour's attempt to cast doubt on the Prime Minister's word was the foul of the week.
EV drivers are being ripped off, Greens claim
Fresh data shows charges for EVs will be higher than for polluting cars.
Ex-Health NZ boss has advice for Reti: Just keep it simple, Shane
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The former Labour ministers flourishing in Opposition
A marathon four-week sitting period is set to test all politicians.
No cycleways, no light rail - Simeon Brown outlines plans for new Auckland harbour crossing
Auckland and Transport Minister Simeon Brown opens up on plans for the big city.
'I was a stranger and they took me in' - Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters
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Audrey Young: The woman who saved Luxon from disaster at Waitangi
OPINION: The PM's day would have been much worse if he wasn't able to speak at all.
Govt is scrapping first-year fees free: What you need to know
The National Party has criticised the scheme since its introduction.
National’s one-size approach to crime will create more victims - Tamatha Paul
Greens justice spokeswoman says cultural reports help rehabilitate inmates.
Woolworths loophole, GPs' fees and Donald Trump ballot case | Focus Morning Bulletin, February 9, 2024
Woolworths scrambles to close new rewards programme loophole, GPs forced to lift their fees as funding fails to keep up with costs and the Supreme Court hears Donald Trump’s ballot case in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Green spokesman roles keep MP out of race
Major portfolios keep Teanau Tuiono out of Green leadership race.
Govt defends new consenting bill, after Labour slams it as ‘Muldoonist’
Bill would create a process that allows ministers to approve projects.
Spending limits for next Budget to be revealed
Finance Minister Nicola Wills will drop two key Budget dates on Monday.
Coughlan: Why Luxon cannot stop voters having their say on Act's bill
OPINION: One way or another, voters will have a say on the Treaty bill.
Opinion: Can Wellington dodge a water emergency? The latest risk data is in
OPINION: It's a make-or-break week for the capital - and residents have had enough.
'From the river to the sea': Swarbrick attends HRC mediation over controversial chant
The Green Party declined to clarify its position with regard to the use of the phrase.
Facial recognition, Auckland fire and benefit blowouts | Focus Morning Bulletin February 8, 2024
Supermarkets trial facial recognition, crews work through the night on huge waste facility fire and benefit recipients expected to stay on payouts for longer in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Claire Trevett: Luxon declares Treaty Principles Bill a dead duck walking before it's even born
OPINION: Anger about David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill was palpable at Waitangi.
'Cottage industry costing taxpayers': Govt scraps cultural reports funding
The Government got back to work this week.
Beneficiaries now likely to spend 13 years on welfare
Govt estimates of the expected time on Jobseeker have jumped 23 per cent in four years.
Surprise tax cut? Government getting advice on dumping tariffs to reduce costs
David Seymour says lowering tariffs is important, but might not be coming soon.
Govt to introduce bill axing funding for cultural reports for offenders
The Government has one month left to complete its 100-day plan.
Act launches campaign to twist National's arm on Treaty referendum
The Act Party has begun a campaign to goad National into backing a Treaty vote.
Tama Potaka - te reo Māori as a fundamental part of our country’s DNA
Māori Development Minister says Māori will benefit under National.
Peters and Reti touch down in Tonga on first leg of Pacific Mission
Deputy PM Winston Peters and Pacific minister Dr Shane Reti are on a Pacific Mission.
Simon Wilson at Waitangi: A decent chunk of the nation has come together. This is us
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'2, 4, 6, 8, this government is out the gate': 1000 people march in Waitangi hīkoi
PM yesterday told his Waitangi speech missed the mark - but earns apology.
Focus: Waitangi Day dawn ceremony
MPs, officials and honoured guests spoke at the Waitangi Day dawn service at Te Whare Rūnanga Video / Whakaata Māori / Newstalk ZB
Toitū te Tiriti hīkoi is welcomed on to Te Tii Marae
A hīkoi with an estimated 600 people marched from Paihia to Waitangi, and they were welcomed on to Te Tii Marae this morning. Video / Denise Piper / Merewai Durutalo / Michael Cunningham / Lois Turei
Leading Treaty expert's caution to Govt: 'We want to move forward this country, not go backwards'
'I would caution our new Prime Minister to be extremely careful.'