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Reti says ED security will be beefed up before Christmas

The new Health Minister says work is already 'well under way' on the 100-day plan.

'Gang of thugs': NZ On Air board member resigns over Peters criticism

He called Winston Peters 'malicious' over Deputy PMs attacks on media independence.

Coster says he has new Police Minister's confidence - but Mark Mitchell won't comment

The police commissioner and new police minister had their first meeting today.

'Tell the public what you signed up to' - Peters lashes out in tense first Cabinet meeting

Tension as Christopher Luxon tries to put Winston Peters' war with the media behind him.

Potential battle brewing over foreign investment

Winston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.

David Seymour: Pharmac culture 'needs to change'

David Seymour has responsibility for the public drug-buying agency.

Audrey Young: Luxon's dream start goes up in smoke

OPINION: The new PM has been shown how easy it is to lose control of the narrative.

'I'm proud of what we did': Willie Jackson defends journalism fund

Winston Peters accused state-funded media organisations of a lack of independence.

Cabinet meeting, Black Friday spending and truce extended | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 28

The new Government gets set for its first cabinet meeting, was Black Friday a hit or miss for retailers? And the truce in Gaza gets extended in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Peters defines ‘woke virtue signalling’ in first press conference as deputy PM

Peters also reveals his approach as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Opinion: You do not need bombs and missiles to decimate an indigenous population

Māori leadership mobilises to prepare for battle with new Government.

Winston Peters on the new Government

Winston Peters speaks about being Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Video / Mark Mitchell

'Strong, productive, unified': Luxon sworn in as PM

The new coalition Government will be sworn into office today.

Government sworn in, Auckland budget and medical students struggle | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 27

Our new coalition Government kicks into gear, rates rises and axed cycle lanes in Auckland’s proposed budget and why medical students here can’t afford to finish thier degrees in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP Video / Getty

Rob Campbell: We are going to find out who is really committed to equity and who is not

Opinion: There were no real surprises in the coalition agreement.

Outgoing minister Willie Jackson takes a crack at incoming government trade-offs

Willie Jackson predicts doom for new government

'Clear conversation': Mark Mitchell won't yet be drawn on future of Police Commissioner

Mitchell won't be drawn on whether he expects Coster to step down.

'Pushed aside again': Officials admit Labour's $100m mental health move behind schedule

Delay is 'extremely disappointing', says advocate for people with eating disorders.