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Resign or be sacked were the only options for Andrew Bayly.

OPINION: Luxon let his frustration show and Seymour bit back.

Luxon gave Seymour an inch - he has now suffered for miles.

How much of a risk will National be taking if it puts asset sales into its 2026 campaign?

Luxon kicked off his year of saying 'yes' with a week of clear air - it won't last long.

The Prime Minister's reshuffle was much needed but some ministers got off too lightly.

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

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Claire Trevett.

War was waged on potholes and gang patches, on truancy and on each other.

Working with NZ First is 'like a dream' but Act is another story, insiders say.

OPINION: Getting things done is the criterion and one minister has been all action.

Act's David Seymour was dealing with a more fearsome group than gangs: menopausal women.

Max Key says dad's second ace shows "the old dog's still got a bit of game in him."

OPINION: National has moved to try to reassure its base as pressure grows on Treaty Bill.

OPINION: The first debate on the Treaty Principles Bill was always going to deliver drama.

PM says US President-elect spoke 'very warmly' about New Zealand in their first chat.

OPINION: PM might think Seymour is an ungrateful sod after his Treaty Bill antics.

Elon Musk and Luxon's US-based business background could prove political assets

National and NZ First will will not support the bill past a first reading.

The polls are close, so is Key still sticking to his prediction of a Trump win?

Turning a blind eye to protesters won't help Luxon address the problem with health.

Todd McClay says it is the GCC's first agreement with a major agricultural country.

In a week of Labour attacks it was Winston Peters who put up the counter attack.

Employee said he felt degraded and embarrassed by minister's treatment of him.

OPINION: A PM's popularity becomes a factor when selling the case for unpopular moves.

National Party supporters most likely to view PM as in touch.

The PM said Simeon Brown has a 'close eye' on the council and is ready to step in.

The poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.

OPINION: Leaving it to your enemies to unearth conflicts can make things look a bit murky.

OPINION: Luxon won't care about a lack of political nous, he will care about delivery.

Climate strikes and teacher-only days are no excuses for missing school, Seymour says.