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'Soz not soz, bro': Jackson, Seymour in firing line as MPs farewell Parliament

The valedictions also featured a surprise rendition of Dolly Parton's hit 9 to 5.

Labour and National's zombie tax policies

National and Labour are attacking policies neither have said they are doing.

Focus: Christopher Luxon gives his thoughts on Tim van de Molen

After Tim van de Molen was found in contempt of Parliament for intimidating behaviour, Christopher Luxon explains to the press his thoughts on the matter. Video / NZHerald

Focus: National MP found in contempt of Parliament for intimidating behaviour.

Labour MP Shanan Halbert on the Privileges Committee found that National MP Tim van de Molen was in contempt of Parliament for intimidating behaviour. Video / NZ Herald

Higher education: Meet Penny Simmonds, National’s Invercargill MP tipped for Cabinet

Penny Simmonds has one mission - to undo Labour's reforms.

National MP stripped of portfolios for ‘threatening’ Labour member

The Privileges Committee recommended he be censured over the incident.

Q&A: Election countdown - Claire Trevett answers your questions

Fifty days out from election 2023, Claire Trevett checks in from Parliament.

Hey David Seymour, it's been a week and I'm still looking for the punchline

OPINION: 'The joke is as dry as the Sahara'.

‘Don’t hide from the problem’: Resigning MPs give final speeches

There was a surprise shout-out from one National member for a former Te Pāti Māori leader.

Act candidate resigns after comparing vaccine mandates to Nazi concentration camps

The PM has claimed Act is "propped up by a bunch of anti-vaxxers".

U-turn: Cyclone-affected properties will be exempt from capital gains tax

The u-turn follows reporting in the Herald.

'Taonga belongs to all of Aotearoa': Calls for stuffed huia to return to NZ

Two stuffed Huia being auctioned in UK should be in Aotearoa, says Dame.

Opinion: It is very dangerous for politicians to start picking preferred medication

Using terminal illnesses to grab votes is not our way to win an election.

Experience vs diversity, gang home detention sentences increase and cable car rescue | Focus Morning Bulletin August 23, 2023

Outgoing National MP Michael Woodhouse claims being male cost him his position, the number of gang members on home detention sentences increases and the passengers stranded in a broken cable car are finally rescued. Video / NZ Herald / AP

Outgoing National MP says being male cost him his position

Michael Woodhouse says he fears Dunedin was being abandoned by National.

Home detention sentences for gang members increases by 60pc

National says the increase is concerning from a "public safety" perspective.

Aupito William Sio gives last speech in full traditional Samoan wear

Former Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio arrived in Samoan style to deliver his final speech at Parliament. Video / Parliament TV

'Should be ashamed of himself': PM says on Seymour's Guy Fawkes joke

A National Party Pacifika candidate is also calling for Seymour to apologise.