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NZ Herald Headlines | Friday April 17, 2026
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Thomas Coughlan: Luxon facing challenges amid reports of flagging caucus support | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Thomas Coughlan reveals how Christopher Luxon evaded an MP who tried to tell him of flagging support - sources. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, April 17, 2026
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Audrey Young: Best and worst celeb politicians as Taine Randell throws hat in ring
OPINION: Former sports, media and business stars have a mixed record in Parliament.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the delay to the departure of fuel shipment
He wanted to reassure New Zealanders. Video / Mark Mitchell
Luxon reassures Kiwis not to be concerned by fuel shipment departure delay
Diesel stocks in New Zealand have fallen to 20.8 days in-country.
Can Luxon's media problem be fixed before election day?
Rachel Smalley is advising PM Christopher Luxon and key Auckland MPs on media strategy.
Can Luxon's media problem be fixed before election day?
Media Insider, Shayne Currie is with The Front Page to break down Luxon’s trials and tribulations, and how he might turn them around.
PM Luxon speaks as Cyclone Vaianu clean-up continues
Local states of emergency are being revoked while some highways remain blocked.
About three weeks of diesel in country as total supply dips
The update shows the level of supply following the long Easter weekend.
Luxon says fuel supply secure into mid-May as war and price pain drags into 7th week
The PM says oil importers are confident about orders past mid-May.
Inside NZ-US work on critical minerals deal: Why ministry told Herald to destroy sensitive info
New documents show how the proposed framework came about.
'Positive decision': National’s former Attorney-General prospect switches allegiance to Act
Act's new candidate could play a pivotal role in selling its proposed Treaty reform.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon's inability to handle a dumb question is a problem
OPINION: Backbench MPs have begun talking and leaking about rolling the Prime Minister.
Editorial: Hiroki Sakai and his family represent the best of what Auckland has become
OPINION: When Auckland thrives, New Zealand wins.
Strait of Hormuz tolls threat to freedom of navigation – law expert
Christopher Luxon says any new sea taxes could hit key export routes for New Zealand.
Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon bets on Singapore pact to safeguard NZ
OPINION: Both countries will give up the right to block key exports in a crisis.
'Parent-child relationship': PM and mayor unveil long-term Auckland Deal
Time-of-use charging and a possible 'bed tax' are on the table.
Audrey Young: Who really deserves credit for NZ First poll surge (spoiler: it's not Winston)
OPINION: On current polling, both major parties would need NZ First to form a Government.
Christopher Luxon: “Stock up on supplies”
Christopher Luxon acknowledges Cyclone Vaianu and its likely severity in the coming days.
'Wait and see': PM cautious on Iran ceasefire as fuel shock fears linger
Fuel prices have risen with the war, but there is talk a key shipping route will reopen.
'The time is right': Kiwi boss of Air India Campbell Wilson resigns
Chief of troubled airline to go, and why NZ's still likely years away from direct flights.
PM’s reshuffle marks historic first but cuts number of Nat Māori MPs in Cabinet to one
Christopher Luxon’s revision of roles brings the first female Leader of the House.
'Most New Zealanders would understand': Luxon on Government's limited fuel support
The Prime Minister wouldn't commit to widening support.
National fails to clear 30% in latest poll results as NZ First surges
The latest political poll results have been released.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media following fuel stock update
Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to the media following a fuel stock update. Video / NZ Herald
Thomas Coughlan: Luxon deals out punishment after week of instability
OPINION: After a week of instability, the PM dramatically reshuffled his Cabinet.
Audrey Young: Why Luxon’s reshuffle makes sense - plus the MP who has lost 25kg
OPINION: The PM managed to pull out a few surprises.
Cabinet reshuffle announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle. Video / Mark Mitchell
'It is fine': Chris Bishop accepts losing beloved campaign chair role in PM's reshuffle
The reshuffle comes ahead of Judith Collins and Shane Reti retiring from Parliament.