Christopher Luxon defends Andrew Bayly
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defends Small Business Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / Mark Mitchell
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David Seymour on Crown observer for Wellington City Council
Act leader David Seymour on the Government appointing an observer to the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
'We need to provide our shareholders a fair return' – ANZ boss hits back at politicians
Antonia Watson defends ANZ's high profits.
Report finds Govt lacks information on student achievement in primary, intermediate
The audit says better information is needed to improve student achievement.
One general electorate to be cut for next election
Stats NZ has confirmed the changes following the release of the 2023 Census results.
$500,000 used on Ihumātao discussion and nothing to show for it
If the Māngere land is not sorted soon, the Government may step in.
'Small wine tasting': Andrew Bayly corrects answer in House about workplace insult incident
Labour says there are still 'massive questions' about the Bayly situation.
Aussie aged care firm offers Kiwis up to $10k, free housing to cross ditch for jobs
This latest recruitment drive comes as our aged care sector faces shortfalls.
Editorial: Swearing by a member of Parliament is neither light-hearted nor unintentional
OPINION: Andrew Bayly's outburst was not in the Cabinet Manual.
800% more third strikers under the Govt's changes to toughen Three Strikes 2.0 – but will it make us safer?
Is the price tag of tens of millions of dollars worth a policy that may not work?
Darleen Tana 'relieved' after she's ousted from Parliament
Darleen Tana has been removed from Parliament.
National's Andrew Bayly questioned on controversial insult
National's Andrew Bayly is questioned about controversial insult upon his return to Parliament. Video / Parliament TV
Watch: 'Must do better' – Mayor says tough decisions ahead after Government appoints observer
The Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.
Opinion: Angry Wellington ratepayers vindicated as Government steps in
Advice raises concerns about financial mismanagement and Wellingtonians being overcharged.
Andrew Bayly apologises for behaviour, disputes claims of drunkenness and swearing
The minister said his behaviour was 'given in a light-hearted manner' but he understood he had offended the worker.
Simeon Brown appoints Crown observer
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has decided to place a Crown observer on Wellington City Council following its decision to reopen its long-term plan. Video / NZ Herald
Simeon Brown speaks to media
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has decided to place an observer on Wellington City Council following its decision to reopen its Long Term Plan. Video / Mark Mitchell
Chicken katsu, butter chicken, lasagne: David Seymour’s new $3 school lunches revealed
The new lunch programme starts in Term 1, 2025.
'I wasn't': Andrew Bayly maintains he wasn't drunk when he insulted worker
Bayly apologised last week, claiming he thought his comments were 'light-hearted'.
NZ Herald Live: David Seymour reviews new school lunches
David Seymour tasting the new school lunches before speaking to the media
PM Christopher Luxon addresses youths 'protesting' from justice facility roof
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks on the demands from youths who occupied the rooftop of their youth justice facility. Video / NZ Herald
Labour decries Govt ‘subverting’ proper process on Three Strikes changes
The Criminal Bar Association fears the impact the bill will have.
Political leaders respond to comments made by Minister Andrew Bayly
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the complaints made about Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / NZ Herald
Abuse in Care: Government releases details of national apology
The apology will take place on November 12.
This is not a race based, this is a Judiciary attempting to be just - Jackson
The U-turn forced on Una Jagose is disgraceful
Youth facility kids act up again, Yanfei Bao murder trial begins | NZ Herald Update 22 October 2024
The murder trial for Yanfei Bao begins as children in youth facilities continue to rebel against those trying to help them. The NZDF continues to keep a close eye on their ship.
Claire Trevett: Andrew Bayly sent to Last Chance Land in latest saga of MPs behaving boorishly
OPINION: There are rude people everywhere - but politicians always get dobbed in.
Political Roundup: Auditor-General damns Govt’s charity funding processes
OPINION: Should Government ministers be able to dole out money to anyone they want?
Four government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut back
The Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.
Government toughens Three Strikes 2.0, likely to include thousands more offenders
The new regime will now be retrospective, with a lower threshold for a first strike
Simon Wilson: What's the difference between Wayne Brown and Tory Whanau?
OPINION: The Auckland and Wellington mayors have more in common than you might think.
Minister mulls dissolving Ihumātao committee after four years, $500k spent and no solution
The group tasked with deciding the future of Ihumātao has been told it could be dissolved.
Christopher Luxon and Simeon Brown's roading announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Transport Minister Simeon Brown say work has started on the first of the Government’s Roads of National Significance. Video / Mark Mitchell