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New Government passes first bill, Reserve Bank back to single mandate

The new coalition has passed its first law.

Analysis: NZ's Israel-Palestine joint statement gives US middle option

The three Five Eyes members have offered the US middle ground amid rising ceasefire calls.

'Tell the truth': Swarbrick responds after accusing PM of 'demonstrable lie'

As Luxon spoke, Swarbrick could be heard saying his comments were a 'demonstrable lie'.

Chloe Swarbrick calls Luxon's statement 'a demonstrable lie'

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s return to Question Time has begun with Green MP Chloe Swarbrick refusing to apologise for calling statements made by Luxon about the government's climate policy a “demonstrable lie”.

Government sitting on potentially scathing review of EV policy

The Government won't release an assessment of a key climate policy

How to blow $15b - scathing report on former Govt’s budget blowouts

The Auditor-General has criticised the NZ Upgrade and Shovel-Ready Projects schemes.

Smokefree protest: Hundreds gather at Beehive and Auckland for anti-Govt rally

Hāpai Te Hauora will present a 45,000-signature petition to Parliament today.

Up to speed: Stacey Morrison returns with season 2

Season two invites listeners to get up to speed with te reo Māori in an accessible way.

Lisa Te Morenga: The planned repeal of the smokefree law has become personal

Opinion: Researcher says her dad is hooked on smoking, and there's nothing she can do.

Honeymoon over: Luxon drops, NZ First overtakes Act in new poll

A new poll has shown a fall in support for the prime minister.

Winston Peters acting Prime Minister two weeks into new Govt

Luxon is in Australia for his daughter's university graduation.

Prime Minister unfazed, tooth fairy fined and gas demand | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 12

The Government stamps its mark on a new era, Kaikohe tooth fairy fined for helping desperate locals and when gas demand could outstrip supply in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald

Māori legal expert backs Te Papa protesters' demands

Māori academic Carwyn Jones said Te Papa's Treaty of Waitangi exhibition needs to change.

Iwi accuses Government of attacking Māori culture and language

Ngai Te Rangi files claim to Waitangi Tribunal over Government's te reo plans.

Audrey Young: Seymour sets out detail of Act's Treaty principles bill

David Seymour on the King's hui - "it's exactly what I hoped would happen".

Simon Wilson: Is the Government trying to start a culture war over te reo Māori?

OPINION: Why is the Government so out of touch with its inflammatory te reo policies?

Is the National-led Government ready for three years of Māori-led protests?

The honeymoon barely kicked in for the National-led Government.

Luxon bullish on India trade deal, despite India’s misgivings

The Prime Minister talked down the former Government's trade achievements.