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Luxon says NZ will ‘explore’ joining pillar of Aukus security pact

Australia has done New Zealand a 'real solid' on deportation, according to Luxon.

Resource management laws scrapped under Urgency

Bishop says the old RMA is not ideal, new laws not likely until 2026.

$200 billion deficit: Why our 'Number 8 wire' philosophy is costing NZ

This country has a habit of failing to invest in infrastructure.

Moment of truth for Nicola Willis as she faces first Budget test

Nicola Willis says the country has had six years of economic mismanagement.

Jacinda Ardern's legacy: Barry Soper, Audrey Young on how former PM will be remembered

Ardern quit politics in January in a surprise move pre-election.

Audrey Young: Foreign Minister Mark III - Peters surrounded by old work family

OPINION: Foreign policy is definitely under new management.

'Clever workarounds': Labour reveals list of 155 ‘fiscal cliffs’ left by National

The battle over irresponsible budgeting heats up as we close in on Mini-Budget day.

Kāinga Ora review won't slow public housing build - for now at least

Chris Bishop commits to continuing to grow the number of public houses.

Govt reveals when phones will be banned in schools

The Education Minister says the policy will apply from term two.

Sir Bill English to lead Kāinga Ora review, Luxon says te reo lessons make him better PM

Housing Minister has received “worrying advice" about financial situation of Kāinga Ora.

‘Embarrassing’: PM’s trip to Aus in doubt as he backtracks on using Boeing 757 relics

It's far from the first time these planes have experienced issues.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Mini-Budget to be a scene-setter, not a Christmas treat

Treasury's forecasts are likely to be rosier than reality.

NZ spies watching group plot possible terror attack may have been unlawful

The concerns are raised in a spy agency watchdog's 2023 report on NZSIS and GCSB activity.

Parliament’s final week, Wellington shake-up and scorchers on the way| Focus Morning Bulletin, December 18

The Government enters its final week of the year, a shake-up for the capital’s transport plans and 30C-plus temperatures expected across the country in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Editorial: The debate between the English and Te Reo Treaty of Waitangi

OPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi is no longer just an academic debate.

Govt's freshwater reform sparks backlash from 50 experts, leaders

Fifty experts and leaders have urged Govt against reforms of national freshwater rules.

Thomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis' fiscal cliffs and the most boring week of my life

I spent the last fortnight reading 2000 pages of Budget documents.

Govt pledges more repeals as Parliament enters final week, mini-Budget to be unveiled

Nicola Willis is promising to lift the lid on Labour's so-called 'fiscal cliffs'.