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Luxon says 'simple, sensible' rules should replace traffic-light system

The Govt is expected to announce new rules for the orange setting this week.

Ardern calls for unity as Kiribati split threatens to derail forum

It had already been billed as a significant meeting with Covid, climate and security.

The assassination of Japan's former PM, Shinzo Abe

Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign event in Nara. Video / AP

Shane Jones: Ardern needs to replenish Pacific kava bowl

OPINION: Former Pacific Development Ambassador calls for an end to foreign policy drift.

Covid wage subsidy fraud: Govt targets seven more for prosecution

MSD targets more for prosecution while the SFO continues to investigate the big fish.

Claire Trevett: David Seymour changes tack as Luxon bites his polling

If Winston Peters was Labour's handbrake, Seymour wants to be National's stiff upper lip.

David Seymour stand-up

David Seymour stand-up after speech. Video / Mark Mitchell

Act calls for inquiry into Covid-19 response

David Seymour has announced that Act will hold an inquiry into the country's Covid-19 response. Video / Mark Mitchell

Boris Johnson's resignation 'inevitable', says former British MP in NZ

A Bay of Plenty-based former British MP thinks Johnson will try to remain party leader.

John Roughan: Independence is limited when you need help

Every free country makes its own foreign policy but few others feel the need to say so.

Editorial: Boris Johnson's slow-motion downfall

OPINION: Our editorial on former UK Conservative leader Boris Johnson's resignation.

Diana Wichtel: Nothing reassuring about Luxon's mansplaining on abortion

It was only two years ago that abortion was removed from the Crimes Act.

Steve Braunias: The secret diary of The Anti-Ardernists

Anti-Ardernists reflect on the 'toxic stardust' of the Ardern Era

Audrey Young: Act's rollercoaster ride through Parliament

OPINION: The party will on Sunday celebrate its 25 years in Parliament.

Claire Trevett: Bojo's exit carries lessons for NZ politicians

Johnson's end is a lesson that an election mandate is not necessarily an immunity card.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Is Ardern-Albanese 'reset' bearing fruit?

The promised "reset" after Anthony Albanese's election is starting to get results.