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Paul Henry could be the jolt NZ politics needs
OPINION: A broadcaster turns politician – and it just might work.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Barry Soper memoir: Veteran political journalist calls Ardern an 'imposter'
Soper's new book spans 12 Prime Ministers from Muldoon to Luxon – he picks his favourites.
Sir John Key hits out at Reserve Bank push for more cash access, ATMs
The former PM argues more ATMs clash with the push to tax untaxed cash in the economy.
Christopher Luxon confirms call with Sir John Key amid leadership speculation
He said they chatted golf. Video / Mark Mitchell
Key spoke with Luxon over weekend amid leadership speculation
The former Prime Minister has previously said he largely listens during their calls.
Teak Construction liquidation: Max Key caught in $7.9m failure
Subcontractors complained they were owed large amounts over extensive periods of time.
How the latest poll puts Luxon and National under real pressure
Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori now edge the right bloc on these numbers.
'The unsung hero of Christchurch': Ex-PM on Gerry Brownlee for making tough post-quake calls
Fifteen years on, Christ Church Cathedral remains half-ruined in the square.
'National can get home with Luxon': Sir John Key shares blueprint for PM to win tight election
The former PM urges National MPs to stick with Luxon and avoid a late leadership swap.
Sir John Key's picks for the election and the economy | Herald NOW
The former Prime Minister talks to Ryan Bridge about how he thinks the National Party is going and whether the economy is headed in the right direction / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Sir John Key steps up as Crimson chair as firm eyes potential offshore IPO
A Silicon Valley heavy-hitter has also been named on the board.
Watch: Sir John Key on Judith Collins, the 'Margaret Thatcher of New Zealand'
'You knew she wasn't there to eat her lunch.'
Audrey Young: Who would lead if Luxon couldn't?
There are a couple of likely scenarios – and a bold scenario.
Thomas Coughlan: Still fighting the last war, National risks losing the next one
OPINION: It's struggling to gain traction in polls – its MPs are traumatised by the past.
'Groupthink self-interest': Chambers lays into former top cops as recruits graduate
The Police Commissioner has described this week as 'appalling' and a 'kick in the guts'.
Jim Bolger’s final bow: A legacy of leadership
Former PM John Key speaks to Herald NOW about the legacy of his predecessor and mentor, Jim Bolger.
Matthew Hooton: Gross debt to explode $100b more before election
OPINION: Finance Ministers continue to ignore Treasury's fiscal time bomb.
Watch: Willis singles out Sir John Key in speech about past leadership failures
The Finance Minister has faced some tough feedback from business leaders today.
'Got my full backing': PM Luxon defends Nicola Willis after GDP decline
GDP shrank 0.9% in the June quarter, more than double the forecast drop.
Helen Clark, Sir John Key at China military parade along with Putin, Kim
Helen Clark and Sir John Key attended a parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square.
'Don't tell the doctor': Sir John Key on his hopes for NZ, and his idea of perfect happiness
The former Prime Minister on what the country will look like in 10 years.
Gaza and the Government: How to 'grow a spine' – Simon Wilson
OPINION: Even the horrors of war haven't stopped the Act tail wagging the Government dog.
Richard Prebble: NZ needs more than interest rate cuts to get economy going
Opinion: To lift our standard of living, we must raise our productivity.
Is Sir John Key right, can the Reserve Bank ignore inflation?
Liam Dann and Ryan Bridge discuss Sir John Key's views on inflation. Video / Herald NOW
Why Sir John Key believes interest rates are stifling NZ growth
He also criticised former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr's monetary policy.
Government’s giant broadband, internet security upgrade underway for 2500 schools as 2degrees and Palo Alto Networks surplant Spark and Fortinet
2degrees and Palo Alto Networks replace Spark and Fortinet.
Audrey Young: Who would lead if Luxon couldn't?
There are a couple of likely scenarios – and a bold scenario.
Revealed: The four people charged with reviewing every Treaty clause
Four-person panel, led by an ex-Waitangi Tribunal member, will review every Treaty clause.
1.5ha Newmarket site valued at $64m sells to mystery buyer
The huge Auckland site was marketed with potential for a 'landmark project'.
Simon Wilson: How dense is your love? Confronting the Auckland housing crisis
OPINION: Density done well, speed rules, new road layouts and writers come to town.