Grant Robertson says his sexuality was a 'factor' in unsuccessful leadership bids
He is set to give his departing address in Parliament this week.
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Winston Peters makes his state of the nation speech today, Ukrainian missile attack is said to be an attempt to disrupt the Russian election and India's election is expected to be the world's largest in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Health Minister bogged down in details of dirty hospital toilet
Dr Shane Reti asked for a briefing on cleanliness at Auckland Hospital.
'No new guns': Luxon's promise ahead of firearms law reform
Muslim leaders want assurance that changes to gun laws will not put their safety at risk.
Claire Trevett: Green Party disasters are also Labour's nightmare as it eyes 2026
The Green Party is in danger of becoming a liability for Labour rather than a help
Greens reeling from third scandal in a year; questions over what MP told party
The Greens are asking questions of themselves after MPs have repeatedly fallen short.
Barbara Edmonds: Labour needs to take country with it on tax debate
Edmonds has replaced Grant Robertson as Labour's finance spokesperson.
‘Will the landlords get enough to eat?’: Heckler interrupts Finance Minister Nicola Willis
Nicola Willis was answering questions after a lunch at the Auckland Business Chamber.
Nicola Willis heckled during stand up
Finance Minister Nicola Willis was heckled during a stand-up. Video / NZHerald
Oops! Govt MPs vote for wrong amendment, accidentally cut proposed taxes for hybrid cars
Labour and the Greens are chuffed Govt MPs accidentally cut taxes for hybrids.
Slow growth won't stop income tax cuts, Nicola Willis says
A return to surplus by 2026-27 remains in question.
Suspended Green MP Darleen Tana breaks silence on allegations of migrant exploitation
Tana is the third Green MP in less than a year to run into trouble.
'A bit messy' - PM on Green MP migrant exploitation allegations
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Audrey Young: Hero to zero in 6 months - the Green Party's horror run
OPINION: The crisis-hit Greens really needed a break. Not this week.
Escape, hide, tell: Three words that could save your life in a terrorist attack
Experts warn public needs tools to escape an attack by a terrorist in a crowded place.
Husband speaks after Green MP stood down amid migrant exploitation investigation
Darleen Tana may have been aware of practices at her husband’s e-bike company.
Road to Zero expert says speed limit changes will drive up deaths
It comes after the initiative was scrapped and officials work on a new safety policy.
'Grab bag of random Facebook comments': Swarbrick slams Govt's priorities
"It’s not a vision I think many of us can buy into."
Te reo Māori is an official language - so let’s embrace it, not get offended by it
Why are people so offended by 'kia ora' and 'ngā mihi'?
Officials side with Government on $2.9b rent debate
Landlord tax cut will reduce rent hikes, but officials fear house prices may rise more.
What the watered down tax on house flippers will look like
Bright-line test to mirror what it looked like under the previous National-led Government.
China's Foreign Minister to visit New Zealand next week
It is the first high-level meeting with China since the new government came to power.
Second blowout in a week: Government caught short $500m by gambling levy
The Government's will get vastly less money by taxing online gambling than it hoped.
Judge presiding over Golriz Ghahraman's hearing a former workmate
Judiciary says 'managed appropriately and without deviation from standard procedures'.
Field Days: The PM can use a digger and race a lawnmower but can he fix inflation?
Digging fun and lawnmower races didn't take away from farmers' inflation concerns.
Labour MPs gather for first retreat after defeat
Labour gets they lost, they don't know what to do next.
Chris Hipkins speaks of 'new era' as Labour rebuilds
The party is licking its wounds at its retreat: dogged by talk of Trump, Putin and tax.
Government pushes pause on Significant Natural Areas, tells councils ‘don’t bother’
Act-National coalition agreement committed to halting any new SNAs.
Cops leaving, recruitment struggles, back office to frontline
Dozens of Kiwi police officers are waiting to take up lucrative jobs in Australia
Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting: What she stole and how she did it
Items she took included a Zambesi shirt, a $1900 Acne coat and a $4500 Row dress.
Tax breaks for wealthy landlords will be gone by 2026 - Waititi
Māori Party says wealthy tax breaks will be gone by 2026
Tama Potaka calls for mana motuhake after media industry cuts
Minister reinforces support for Māori media
'That's a win-win': Winston Peters sees path to trade victories after India trip
Peters returns from India touting wins on direct flights, trade, and security.
Health worker claims ‘kia ora’ and ‘ngā mihi’ banned in emails to patients
'My manager has since asked that I stop using te reo Māori altogether,' staffer posts.