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Budget fallout: Labour, National take political hit in latest poll

NZ First, Greens gain as National and Labour fall in latest poll.

Nicola Willis sets aside money for election costings unit

An old proposal to establish a unit to cost election policies has funding.

Herald NOW: Hotline for reporting 'over zealous' road cone use launched

Govt launches hotline to report 'over zealous' road cone use. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Defence Minister reacts to Trump's Golden Dome proposal

Judith Collins tells security Summit Trump's Golden Dome proposal is justified. Video / Herald NOW

'Going in hard': Luxon warns Kāinga Ora tenants amid policy crackdown

David Seymour is now Deputy PM, following Winston Peters.

Govt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025

Options are being investigated for the site, 'including demolition'.

WorkSafe shake-up starts with hotline for ‘overzealous’ road cone use

Road cone hotline for public to report excessive cone use launches today.

‘Bad faith’: Govt pulls funding for rollout of ‘desperately needed’ justice programme before review finishes

Government ditches waiting for a review of Te Ao Mārama, banking $32m in savings instead.

Worst results for Budget in nearly 30 years, says pollster

Nicola Willis says the Budget will help economic recovery.

‘Will not accept repeat of last winter’: Major move unveiled to boost country’s energy

The changes to hydro generation are expected to power around 6000 more homes.

Act MP: Why I held up ‘my’ nude photo in Parliament

Laura McClure held up an AI deep fake of herself in Parliament.

‘Major concern’: CommComm head looking at changes after business fear about power companies

Small has called reports of business concerns a "big red flag".

David Seymour condemns ‘immature’ charity fight challenge from Te Pāti Māori MP's son

Eru Kapa-Kingi, son of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, is a prominent pro-Te Tiriti activist.

Tech Insider: Jamie Beaton's message for students caught in Trump's war on Harvard

PLUS: A Beehive tilt for the Crimson boss? TIN man looks for gold.

Herald NOW: Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza

Former NZ PM Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza. Video / Herald NOW

Double deputies: Peters, Seymour discuss Luxon, swapping House seats and advantages in 2026

If Seymour is expecting a handover gift, he needn’t worry.