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Are cracks starting to show in the coalition government?

NZ Herald political reporter Jamie Ensor on the coalition Government as they dismiss claims they're in disarray.

'Broken promise': Minister defends cancer screening rollout, won't fully kick in until 2029

The Government's staggered delivery of scheme has been criticised by Labour.

Simon Wilson: Slum designs or no new social housing at all?

Opinion: The Government's plans for social housing are making everything worse.

Coalition cracks? Leaders dismiss claims Govt in disarray over UN letter

But they appeared on different pages about the Government's formal response.

Tax break? Govt urged to make it cheaper for employers to provide health insurance

But the change could cost the Crown hundreds of millions of dollars.

Peeni Henare hits back at Te Pāti Māori 'greedy' byelection contest claim

Henare won't say yet whether he'll contest Tāmaki Makaurau in the 2026 general election.

Seymour spoken to by Luxon, agrees with Peters to withdraw UN letter

A letter from Seymour to the UN should have come from Winston Peters.

Independence day for EIT

Regional governance returns to 10 polytechnics on January 1, 2026.

Te Pāti Māori fails again to file financial documents on time

The Electoral Commission says no decisions about referrals to police have been made.

The Conversation: Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?

OPINION: The 2025 Defence Plan includes $9 billion in extra funding over four years.

Editorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for Labour

OPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.

Audrey Young: Who would lead if Luxon couldn't?

There are a couple of likely scenarios – and a bold scenario.

Health NZ hires thousands more nurses and hundreds more doctors – is it enough?

The health workforce has grown by thousands in the last two years.

David Seymour speaks to media following ACT Party “Free & Equal” Rally

Acting PM David Seymour speaks to the media following ACT Party flagship annual event, the “Free & Equal” Rally. Video / NZ Herald

Seymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chains

The Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.

Peeni Henare selected as Labour's candidate in Tāmaki Makaurau

Henare, who previously served as the Auckland seat's MP, faces off with Oriini Kaipara.

Sasha Borissenko: Is gig work freedom or friction?

OPINION: The Government is already moving to tighten up who an employee is.

Shane Te Pou: Time for a fair deal from retirement villages

Residents face long waits for refunds, averaging five and a half months.