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David Seymour says his relationship with the PM is "very strong"

Act leader David Seymour says he believes his relationship with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is “very strong, very constructive". Video / Mark Mitchell

Luxon, Seymour spat: Ministers face questions on coalition’s stability

One minister said it was just politics to air differences publicly.

Nearly $19m paid out in energy bill support last year, average grant high

The Government's planned reforms are unlikely to offer short-term relief.

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Luxon downplays yesterday's public spat between him and Seymour

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he had a very constructive conversation with Act leader David Seymour last night. Video / Mark Mitchell

Editorial: Why we need tougher measures to tackle minor crimes

OPINION: Shoplifters are leaving supermarkets with trolley-loads of stolen food.

Top detective assigned to investigation into Te Pāti Māori over alleged data misuse

Detective Superintendent Ross McKay leads the investigation into party activities in 2023.

Corporate tax rate cut unlikely to spur growth, but three other things could work, expert says

Call for more targeted tax tweaks as economy languishes.

Security stops Act leader David Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps

Security stops Act leader David Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps. Video / Adam Pearse

Why is US Coastguard ship moored in Wellington?

It sailed into the capital's harbour on Monday.

How NZ’s new ‘golden visa’ aims to attract wealthy investors

Investors need to stay 21 days for residency under the visa changes.

PM seeking investment from wealthy foreigners through new immigration changes

The Government is relaxing immigration settings to encourage wealthy foreigners to invest in New Zealand businesses. Video / NZ Herald

Govt to relax immigration settings to attract wealthy foreign investors who ‘don’t love’ renting

The PM argues Labour oversaw a declining level of investment.

'Significant concern': Govt accuses Cook Islands PM of no consultation on China trip

Cook Islands PM Mark Brown left for China without further New Zealand consultation.

Audrey Young: The one reason Seymour escaped resignation over Polkinghorne letter

OPINION: His behaviour comes very close to Maurice Williamson's, who paid a heavy price.

‘Rebuilding my relationship with the Greens’ - Tory Whanau’s bid for a second term

She is rebuilding relationships with the party after championing controversial policies.