Opinion
Former Today FM boss calls Christopher Luxon a coward for ditching Tova O'Brien interviews
OPINION: Don't believe any of the spin, the PM canned the slot because he's scared.
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PM claims Iran conflict delayed Govt's early surplus
Treasury's assessment released in December forecast a surplus being achieved in 2029/30.
Watch: PM speaks on Middle East war, Trump 'rhetoric', and India FTA after tumultuous week
The PM is in Christchurch ahead of the new city stadium's debut.
Matthew Hooton: National to campaign against Ardern’s 2021 record
OPINION: War, oil prices and inflation have undermined the “back on track” message.
Thomas Coughlan: Peters isn't about to walk away from Govt, but sometimes it feels that way
ANALYSIS: National and NZ First are fighting – what's going on?
Audrey Young: Winston Peters' meddling sparks turning point in coalition dynamics
OPINION: Peters has no feedback for Donald Trump, but plenty for Christopher Luxon.
Watch: Finance Minister says economic recovery is 'delayed but not derailed'
Willis’ update comes just over a month before the Budget.
Letters: Voters getting mixed messages as Luxon leads in troubled times
OPINION: Luxon’s best not enough in tough times, says reader.
National whip stands by denial he tried to contact Christopher Luxon over flagging support
The Herald published a report last week saying Stuart Smith had tried to contact Luxon.
The furious five: National MPs 'outraged' over claim they were leaking about Luxon
The group were named as those who were speaking to media over Luxon's leadership.
Luxon fires up at Peters: NZ First responsible for PM Jacinda Ardern
The Prime Minister says Winston Peters is trying to 'scaremonger'.
NZ First leader would have advised PM against caucus vote, Willis says Peters working with Labour a 'live risk'
Finance Minister fires salvo at Peters after he said vote would bring consequences.
Editorial: Disgruntled Nats had their chance, now they're left with one path to the election
OPINION: Christopher Luxon's failed to show the ruthlessness of previous Prime Ministers.
Luxon survives vote but stops short of claiming 'full' backing
Details of the secret ballot result remain unclear after today's lengthy caucus meeting.
'I have the support of my caucus': Luxon says after winning vote of confidence
Luxon called a confidence vote after weeks of leadership speculation.
PM Christopher Luxon remains National leader after caucus confidence vote
Katie Bradford speaks to the New Zealand Herald’s chief political reporter, Jamie Ensor, about Christopher Luxon’s vote of confidence.
Luxon survives confidence vote
Political analysis as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gets a vote of confidence from National’s caucus. Video / NZ Herald
Richard Prebble: Could a leadership coup be National's only way to avoid a wipeout?
OPINION: Modelling suggests a 9% swing could cost National up to 18 electorate seats.
Tim van de Molen says Luxon has his support
National MP for Waikato Tim van de Molen says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has his support. Video / NZ Herald
Luxon walks back MP comments
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is walking back comments that five National MPs were “moaning and frustrated” about his leadership and polling.
PM Luxon walks back claim five National MPs ‘frustrated’ at his leadership
Luxon claims he was reacting to the Herald's report on Friday.
Luxon and Stanford boost school fuel crisis support; address caucus dissent
The Prime Minister will front media after his weekly Cabinet meeting.
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National’s former Attorney-General prospect to contest Tāmaki for Act
Act's new candidate could play a pivotal role in selling its proposed Treaty reform.
'Moaning and frustrated': Luxon says five disgruntled National MPs behind leaks
MPs have arrived in Wellington for another sitting week.
Poll: Coalition would lose power if election held today
The next few days are seen as crucial by insiders.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: If Nats don’t switch leaders, they face a spanking
OPINION: Polls now show National slipping below 30% support in multiple surveys.
Thomas Coughlan: What happens next in Luxon leadership saga
OPINION: With the Nats' caucus feeling mutinous, can Christopher Luxon survive as PM?
Fran O'Sullivan: Why two Chrises must put pride aside to land India trade deal
OPINION: The Trade Minister is set to sign the India free-trade deal at Anzac weekend.
Jenée Tibshraeny: It is naïve to think a new leader is what it'll take to cheer us up
OPINION: Kiwis feel like they're going backwards, regardless of the Government.