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Who is Barbara Edmonds, Labour’s hope for future finance minister?

Edmonds is a former tax lawyer and IRD staffer, and had eight Cabinet roles last year.

Christopher Luxon speaks about the Pseudoephedrine Amendment Bill

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the Pseudoephedrine Amendment Bill and how he doesn't think it will endanger pharmacies. Video / Mark Mitchell

Casey Costello apologises to Parliament for 'confusion' on smoking tax advice

After multiple denials, Casey Costello has rolled back her answers on smoking.

Casey Costello apologises for confusion over tobacco tax statement

Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello apologises for the confusion over a tobacco tax statement she made on January 30. Video / Parliament TV

Grant Robertson quits politics, moves to top uni job

Robertson will finish at Parliament in March.

Audrey Young: The real jobseeker shocker everybody missed

OPINION: Critics might want to check the fine print before they cry 'cruelty'.

Almost all parties to support bill reversing ‘ineffective’ pseudoephedrine ban

It was expected the medicines would be available by next winter.

'We expect sanctions to be applied': PM defends crackdown on beneficiaries

The Prime Minister is making good on his promise of tough love within the welfare system.

Simon Wilson: The straight talking we really need to hear from Luxon

OPINION: National Party faithful love hearing that other people will be doing it tough.

Luxon's shots fired at Labour over transport cash - but did they land?

Christopher Luxon's $200b hole claim doesn't quite pass the sniff test.

'Tough love': Luxon paints 'rough' economic picture amid massive infrastructure deficit

The Prime Minister said he was willing to make some 'tough choices'.

'Absolute nonsense': Hipkins slams Luxon's $200b hole claim

Christopher Luxon delivered his first state of the nation address as Prime Minister.

The Uncle Winston effect: Peters a well-respected leader in Pacific region

Winston Peters and Dr Shane Reti's Pacific Mission toured Tonga, Rarotonga and Samoa.

School principals offered ‘wellbeing’ training at Fiji resort

Overseas courses expand after $6000-a-year professional development fund begins.

Claire Trevett: Luxon's hunt for mid 40s in the polls

His Prime Manager routine has served him well in coalition handling, but has limits.

Mayors 'frustrated' by Three Waters repeal - warn of double figure rates increases

One Mayor warns they are now facing 4 years of 14 percent rate rises

Minister for Auckland job in doubt, thanks to funding running out in June

Will we have a Minister for Auckland in July?

Audrey Young: Flash utes fair game as Govt expands spending cuts

OPINION: Optics are even more important when you're on a cost-cutting drive.