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Watch: ‘It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea’: Luxon defends intention to boost mining

The Prime Minister laid into a 'culture of saying no'.

Audrey Young: Doctor v ex-bank clerk – why the PM dumped Reti for Brown

OPINION: Reti's demotion was brutal, but it had to be done.

Aussie diplomat’s partner pleads guilty to Wellington assault

The man will apply for a discharge without conviction.

Labour leader Hipkins on why his party won’t implode in 2025

Labour is holding its caucus retreat one day after National held its own in Hamilton.

Luxon to deliver reality check on what’s needed to grow economy

A small policy announcement is expected in the PM's State of the Nation speech.

Inside National's caucus retreat as MPs accept reshuffle fate

The party's MPs gathered in Hamilton.

PM’s focus on economic growth in ‘tough times’, Rocket Lab founder to address retreat

Luxon said there would be a renewed focus on bringing more tourists to NZ.

Minimum wage could go higher without significant job losses - officials

The Government went against advice from officials to lift the minimum wage higher.

Parliament extends public submissions for two more bills after Treaty Principles Bill website issues, unprecedented demand

Two bills being heard by the Social Services and Community Committee are affected.

Health Minister Shane Reti expected to lose portfolio in Christopher Luxon's first reshuffle

The Prime Minister is set to do his first big reshuffle today.

No decision on replacing Ministers’ Crown vehicles despite being ‘immediate priority’ a year ago

Electric vehicles are being investigated for ferrying politicians around.

Kāinga Ora’s $1.2m Meadowbank apartments sit vacant for months

Kāinga Ora said its been waiting on final building approval from Auckland Council

Patient had assisted death in farm paddock after rest home rejection

Rest homes and other facilities may be required to allow assisted dying.

From MP to wellness guru: Anna Lorck’s radical new life

Lorck says her new life is a "contrast from the life that I was leading”.

Politicians to choose Treaty Principles Bill submitters, hearings to begin in 10 days

Hobson's Pledge asks members if they would consider cancelling National Party membership.

Labour leapfrogs National in new political poll

It's not great news for National.

Results revealed: Drop in NCEA Level 1 achievement

Result brings 'literacy and numeracy in New Zealand into sharp focus'.

NCEA level 1 pass rate revealed and Ministry of Justice privacy breach | NZ Herald News Update

Figures show how many NCEA students achieved level 1 qualification last year and the Ministry of Justice has been encouraged to check its systems following a privacy breach.