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Audrey Young: 'Superficial facelift' – the undercover zingers in Jacinda Ardern's memoir
OPINION: The former PM avoids naming her critics, but some are identifiable anyway.
Government compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promise
Auckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.
Mayor unapologetic in face of backlash at council's Māori ward videos
'It’s no different to having rural wards,' the deputy mayor says to the camera.
Matthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problem
OPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.
Watch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leaders
Three MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year.
Audrey Young: 'Conflicting' polls, van Velden strikes again and a Beehive sex scandal
OPINION: How far up the food chain did the Forbes complaint go?
Researchers warn of Pike River mine disaster potential repeat amid WorkSafe shake-up
A health and safety expert believes the minister is being 'dogmatic' in changing WorkSafe.
Home owners to 'almost certainly' face insurance levy hike – David Seymour
The coverage provided by the Natural Hazards Commission is likely to remain unchanged.
'Snapshot': Political leaders react to conflicting poll results
One survey said the left could kick the coalition out, while another showed them staying.
Seymour claims 99.5% of Regulatory Bill submissions were 'bot-made'
88% of submitters opposed the proposed regulations, with just 0.33% in support.
Be profitable: Brown's warnings to Govt-owned companies
Act's David Seymour says the time for hard questions is approaching.
'Going in hard': Luxon warns Kāinga Ora tenants amid policy crackdown
David Seymour is now Deputy PM, following Winston Peters.
Editorial: Kids left to their own devices prefer social-media's blue light
OPINION: Hugh Grant's social-media lashing a timely tirade.
Watch: Act remains Labour's 'worst nightmare' – new Deputy PM's message
David Seymour held a celebration brunch after being sworn in yesterday.
'Almost certainly': Seymour warns of prosecutions as Govt cracks down on school truancy
But he says families facing hardship will not be penalised.
Audrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PM
OPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.
'Muppetry': David Seymour slams 'run it straight' events
The Act leader has made a plea on social media for events like these to stop.
Dogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashed
Regulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.
Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger
The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.
'Pillorying colleagues': Wellington's Observer warns about party politics on council
A leaked memo warns councillors against “replicating Parliamentary party politics".
'Every little bit counts': Willis says ministers 'worked hard' to find savings, Seymour's cuts 'small portion'
The Government found about $5.3 billion overall in savings.
How much did Seymour's public sector savings contribute to Budget 2025?
'The coalition certainly hasn't saved as much as Act would save.'
Pay equity: Former National MP Marilyn Waring assembles 'people's select committee'
Nanaia Mahuta, Sue Bradford, Jackie Blue and Jo Hayes are among those on the panel.
Patients ‘suffering’ after 1500 treated in corridors over 36 days at an Auckland ED
Staff report a significant risk to patients' health – and even their lives.
Incoming Deputy PM: 'Māori will have nothing to fear' says David Seymour
Act's David Seymour will become Deputy PM on May 31, succeeding Winston Peters.
Fran O’Sullivan: Nicola Willis' Budget is pragmatic, ruthless but also generous
OPINION: Many will understand the end game but find the means unacceptable.
Budget Q&A: Audrey Young, Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny answer your questions
Our business and politics experts tackle your burning Budget questions.