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PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war

Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.

$40m upgrade for Wellington Hospital ED, more beds added

ICU expansion is set for 2027, and the new ED is to be operational by 2029.

More than $160m to build 115 new classrooms, three new schools in Canterbury

Minister says the community had been 'loud and clear' about the lack of space.

'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payouts

The law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.

Inside texts between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith Collins

Collins shared a UK article titled 'under-peforming civil servants to be pushed out'.

'Buzz cut season' for red tape and regulation for hairdressing salons nationwide

David Seymour outlines changes to hairdressing regulations. Video / Supplied

Run it straight: PM on teen's death

Luxon says people need to take 'personal responsibility' following Palmy teen's death. Video / Mark Mitchell

Dogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashed

Regulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.

Richard Prebble: Labour's support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be defining issue for next election

OPINION: Te Pāti Māori leaders skipped the Budget debate despite protests on their behalf.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis Visit Griffins Foods in Papakura

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis Visit Griffins Foods in Papakura. Video / NZ Herald

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins reacts to Winston Peters ruling out working with him

Chris Hipkins speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about Winston Peters ruling out working with him after the next election. Video / Herald NOW

Peters rules out working with Labour after 2026 election if Hipkins is leader

The NZ First leader wants to be clear: he will never do a governing deal with Hipkins.

Snug as a bug in a lunch: Dead larva found in 'new low' for school meals

Photos show the bug, roughly twice the size of a fingernail, sitting on a potato.

How much did Seymour's public sector savings contribute to Budget 2025?

'The coalition certainly hasn't saved as much as Act would save.'

Why greyhound racing is fighting back against looming ban

The ruling body is seeking a judicial review of the Government's closure decision.

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.

More cuts possible to cover Govt’s extra KiwiSaver costs - Finance Minister

The Green Party is claiming the extra costs could total more than $700m.

Act leader David Seymour invited to Oxford Union debate

Act leader David Seymour spoke to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about taking part in the renowned Oxford Union debate. Video / Herald Now