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‘Political games’ Winston Peters hits back at Labour over Regulatory Standards repeal, attacks spelling mistake

Labour has opened the door to repealing the Regulatory Standards Act this term.

‘Serious shake-up’ of local government that could end regional councils as we know them

Christopher Luxon says too many layers of government are slowing progress.

Generate Wealth Weekly: What assets the Crown should keep, and what it could sell

Net core Crown debt is forecast to climb above $230b by 2028.

Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP claims spending was under budget amid overspend allegations

An email reportedly from Parliamentary Service says the MP came in under budget.

Housing minister vows Far North among biggest winners in Govt’s new housing plan

The plan shifts to a data‑driven model for social and affordable homes.

Inside Parliament’s property portfolio: Who owns what, and why it matters

Could MP property holdings influence policymaking?

Why National's new policy would lead Govt to pocket more tax

Earning more money from tax is not always a tax increase, says National.

Greater threat than asbestos: Renewed call to ban silica

AGB has opened a new Nelson factory producing zero-silica benchtops.

MPs under fire over property rich list

Political analyst Bryce Edwards on MP property rich list. Video / Herald NOW

Spy whistleblowers speak, breaking 30 years' silence

Their concerns include health and safety risks in first known use of whistleblower law.

David Harvey: Broken badge, blunt bench – the crisis of trust in NZ's justice system

OPINION: Only about 60% of New Zealanders currently express confidence in the courts.

Election 2026: Nats pledge to lift default KiwiSaver contribution rates

Christopher Luxon has announced National's first election policy.

Judith Collins confirms KC probe found no wrongdoing by senior NZDF officer

The complaint was lodged in 2023 but a formal inquiry didn't start until July 2025.

Rebel voices: How Te Pāti Māori outcasts claim mediation turned sour

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi reveals that she initiated her own reconciliation with MPs.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon or someone else? Nats are at a crossroads

OPINION: The National Party has led in only seven of the past 23 public opinion polls.

Letters: Winston Peters may have got the deal of the century

OPINION: Why were some well-known Kiwi golf courses not in the top 100, a reader asked.