Opinion
Richard Prebble: Affordability politics – what Luxon, Hipkins and Seymour's speeches really told voters
OPINION: Christopher Luxon offered 37 initiatives but little sense of priority or empathy.
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Inside Economics: Could KiwiSaver replace rate hikes as NZ's main inflation-fighting tool?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Govt considers indemnity against financial loss for new thermal electricity investments
Crown indemnity could drive new investment in thermal electricity, mitigate political risk
Dog owner demands PM do more in wake of attacks
Northland has an estimated 50,000 dogs for a population of about 200,000.
Property boss eyes 2027 sharemarket float and possible tilt at Parliament
Williams Corp's managing director builds a polarising online brand as IPO looms.
Govt to give police powers to 'move on' rough sleepers, Opposition parties say it's 'disgraceful'
Breaching a move-on order may lead to a $2000 fine or three months in jail.
Roger Partridge: Damned if they do, damned if they don't – the billion-dollar bill for Labour's gas ban
OPINION: The LNG levy will cost up to $180m a year for 15 years to secure back-up fuel.
Nicola Willis says Mt Victoria tunnel ‘all go’ after Chris Bishop hints at delay or cancellation
Transport Minister Chris Bishop hinted the tunnel may need to wait.
Fewer roads, more hospitals: Government publishes sobering Infrastructure Plan
The Government was warned New Zealand can't build everything it wants.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Willis, Luxon and the perils of trying to be too clever
OPINION: The coalition has ended up drowning their ideas in silly debates.
'Joy and grief': Local MP opens up on his wedding held after Mount Maunganui tragedy
The MP had to abandon wedding planning to support his community amid the tragedy.
Audrey Young: 8 horrific child deaths since 2006 – why won't MPs act?
OPINION: Alerts have been issued for years over window-cord risks, but nothing's changed.
'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.
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ Herald
Why our unemployment rate is still 'pretty lousy'
Unemployment is at the highest rate it's been in 10 years.
'Spin and excuses': Labour critical of Govt over rising unemployment, Willis sees green shoots
Unemployment is now at the highest level since 2015.
Inside Economics: 'National's worst fears' – why it's back to the future
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Adrian Rurawhe: From Rātana Pā to the Speakers Chair
Adrian Rurawhe leaves as one of few MPs entitled to 'Right Honourable'.
Editorial: Was the road cone hotline the most comically farcical use of taxpayer money?
OPINION: WorkSafe review found excessive use of cones at just 6% of 250 sites inspected.
Opinion: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economy
As Parliament returned, Hipkins and Willis clashed.
Muriel Newman: Two years on, has this coalition delivered?
OPINION: Inflation and interest rates have eased, but household costs remain high.
Act Party's lack of support for modern slavery bill sees National team up with Labour
This is the first time such a rule has been used in Parliament.
Judith Collins joins Ryan Bridge Today to discuss her retirement
Judith Collins joins Ryan Bridge Today to discuss her retirement. Video / Herald Now
Watch: Sir John Key on Judith Collins, the 'Margaret Thatcher of New Zealand'
'You knew she wasn't there to eat her lunch.'
Outrageous Fortuna: The life and times of Judith Collins
Judith Collins has called time on nearly a quarter of a century of politics.
The politics of a storm: How did Luxon, Hipkins handle weather tragedy back at Parliament?
ANALYSIS: Not politicising a tragedy can be a tricky line to walk.
Liam Dann: Why the economic recovery might not be enough for National
OPINION: Elevated inflation is threatening to ruin the recovery party.
Editorial: National will want house prices to rise to boost election chances
OPINION: The PM will hope house prices rise in 2026 even if his Housing Minister doesn't.
Could Auckland house prices crash another 10%? Housing Minister won't say
National MPs aren't sure what they want the Auckland housing market to do.
Thomas Coughlan: In election year, Christopher Luxon plays it safe
OPINION: The Prime Minister dialled down the ambition in his year-opener.