Government’s $12b spend on defence revealed
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Defence Minister Judith Collins announce $12 billion in funding over the next four years.
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New helicopters, planes, strike capability: Govt’s $12b spend on defence revealed
The plan reveals $12 billion in funding over the next four years.
Watch: Luxon speaks amid tariff turmoil, as Govt releases 38 actions for this quarter
But it failed to complete some last quarter.
Government says enough is enough of ‘lenient’ sentences. It has the previous National Government to thank for them.
Greater use of community sentences was enabled by law changes in 2016, under National
Shane Te Pou: Will Winston ride to the rescue for low-wage workers?
OPINION: It’s dumb from a business point of view and, worse, it’s heartless.
Thomas Coughlan: Luxon should vote down the Treaty Principles Bill in person
OPINION: Christopher Luxon should be in Parliament when the bill is killed.
Coalition back on track after months behind Labour
Labour has been squeezed in a new poll, while the minor parties have gained support.
Luxon says 'tariffs not the way to go' as Trump slaps 10% tariff on NZ
Luxon expects costs will rise for US consumers buying NZ products.
Audrey Young: ‘Offensive and damaging’ – Swarbrick feels the heat
OPINION: Criticism is coming from all sides over the Benjamin Doyle controversy.
Zelenskyy pushes for more sanctions in call with Luxon
Ukraine's President also spoke about joint efforts to ensure security for his country.
Poll: 61.5% say parents should provide school lunches
Most voters say parents should provide school lunches, not the Government.
Poll shows coalition holds slim lead as Labour gains ground
National, Act, and NZ First would secure 62 seats, giving them a slim majority.
PM calls social media comments from Green MP “inappropriate”
The Prime Minister has called social media comments from Green MP Benjamin Doyle “inappropriate”.
The Government to reform health and safety laws
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announce measures to reform health and safety laws.
Luxon calls Green MP Doyle’s social media language ‘inappropriate’, threats of violence ‘unacceptable’
Chlöe Swarbrick said there were 'real world threats' against the MP and their whānau.
Watch: ‘Intervention is needed’ - PM speaks to Mike Hosking after Govt announcement on supermarket duopoly
PM's Finance Minister announced 'potentially massive changes' to supermarkets yesterday.
Fran O’Sullivan: How Luxon’s patience paid off and got India’s Prime Minister on side
OPINION: Careful research and prior preparation were key.
Myanmar deadly earthquake, health sector woes, Australian election begins | NZ Herald News Update
A devastating earthquake shook Myanmar and surrounding countries late last night. The NZ health sector continues to struggle, Israel continues bombing Israel despite ceasefire.
Barry Soper: MP’s outburst shows Helen Clark was right about Greens
OPINION: Comments from Tamatha Paul and colleagues reveal the Green Party's true colours.
Audrey Young: MP’s crazy cop comments set to clobber the Greens, Labour
OPINION: Tamatha Paul has badly misread her own constituency.
'Not Kiwi behaviour': Backlash at Tamaki's 'fearmongering' over PM's India trip
The Destiny Church leader accused Luxon of 'betrayal'.
Richard Prebble: Christopher Luxon, successful abroad and woeful at home
OPINION: Luxon needs to step up and be a leader not just a negotiator.
Simon Wilson: The real reasons for Winston Peters' war on wokeness
OPINION: The war on wokeness is one of Donald Trump's special gifts to this country.
‘Unacceptable’: PM on police handling of girl’s misidentification
The 11-year-old girl was misidentified by police before being handcuffed and injected with antipsychotic drugs.
Christopher Luxon says old fast-track provisions were ‘insanely stupid’
The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled a Resource Management Act reboot.
Luxon reveals major reform to replace 'broken' system
The Prime Minister is expected to speak to media at 4pm on the Resource Management Act.
Winston Peters speaks to the media following his 'State of the Nation' address
Winston Peters speaks to the media following his 'State of the Nation' address in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
Editorial: Luxon puts bat to ball in India but will he put pen to paper?
OPINION: Dairy remains the trickiest delivery to negotiate between the two countries.
Heathrow Airport on fire, Western Springs Speedway revs up for a final lap | NZ Herald News Update
Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire breaking out. PM Luxon has touched back down on home soil after a productive trip to India. Western Springs Speedway closes its doors.
Thomas Coughlan: Govt comes out on top this week but choppy waters ahead
The Government has fared best of late – but it is unprepared for a brutal winter.
Adam Pearse: US trade, defence and new ferries loom large over PM’s India FTA progress
ANALYSIS: It isn't about to let up for Luxon after a tiring but successful week in India.
New low: Kiwis score Govt 4/10 in performance survey
Labour is closing in on National on inflation, the economy and crime.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s India trade push could secure second term
OPINION: The PM might gain from trying the same approach he used in New Delhi back home.