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Winston Peters delivers State of the Nation address

NZ First leader Winston Peters delivers his state of the nation address from Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald

Can NZ’s maternity system handle new three-day-stay bill?

Mums across the country could get a minimum three-day hospital stay if a new bill passes.

Editorial: Luxon puts bat to ball in India but will he put pen to paper?

OPINION: Dairy remains the trickiest delivery to negotiate between the two countries.

Thomas Coughlan: Govt comes out on top this week but choppy waters ahead

The Government has fared best of late – but it is unprepared for a brutal winter.

Adam Pearse: US trade, defence and new ferries loom large over PM’s India FTA progress

ANALYSIS: It isn't about to let up for Luxon after a tiring but successful week in India.

Editorial: GDP boost a reason for hope

OPINION: A GDP surprise perhaps, but a pleasant and vital one.

PM Luxon defends NZDF job cuts plan as India visit ends

The Government is about to release its 15-year plan for NZ's defence spending.

‘False facts’: Govt hits out at Labour for ‘misleading’ attacks on PPP schools

Labour has had to change its story on PPP schools and their alleged downfalls.

‘Embarrassing’, ‘hypocrites’: Feud over working groups re-erupts between Labour, National

The two political parties had strong words.

Labour recommits to abolishing charter schools after Andersen comments criticised

The Labour MP has defended her comments.

Winston Peters ‘seriously pleased’ with Marco Rubio meeting, but no answer on tariffs

The Foreign Minister met with Secretary of State Rubio in Washington DC.

PM in India: How Christopher Luxon's sledge of ex-Black Cap Ross Taylor backfired

One of India's cricket legends was there to see it all unfold.

NZ Herald Live: Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks to the media

Winston Peters speaks to the media after he meets Marco Rubio in Washington DC.

PM hits out at India trade deal doubters but downplays talk of 60-day deadline

Luxon had earlier stated his expectations a deal would be signed by the end of 2025.

S&P cuts councils' credit ratings - will their borrowing costs rise?

Strength of Local Government Funding Agency counters risks.

Do two ATM withdrawals in a day make you a problem gambler? New government rules think it might

Current rules mean venue staff need to intervene after two withdrawals from an ATM.

Simon Wilson: Let’s be honest - PPPs, tolls and the Investment Summit

Opinion: The Government's big play for foreign funding achieved far less than we're told.

Editorial: Seymour and Hipkins are right, local politics needs a shake-up

OPINION: Their reasons may differ, but local politics needs some fresh thinking.