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NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Sunday, August 9, 2026
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Winston Peters is behaving like a fringe-dwelling thug, not an elder statesman
OPINION: Peters could ruin the coalition's re-election chances.
Erica Stanford says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's apology 'necessary'
Stanford said Luxon's comments would have caused hurt to small business community.
Luxon backpedals after office says 'official' data centre advice actually 'media talking points'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has landed in another controversy about the OIA.
'Dumb and dumber': Company boss says Labour destroyed economy, National hasn't fixed it
The manufacturing boss has voted National all his life. He won't be doing so this time.
New poll has Labour leading National on most important issues, including economy
In the previous poll, National was considered most capable of managing the economy.
Revealed: First offender with three strikes after new law wiped older ones
Officials estimated 1200 strikes a year, but only 182 have been recorded in first year.
'Hold fast to what shaped us': Harete Hipango-Brownlie returns to politics
'I’ve been branded antivax, but I’m not. I’m pro-democracy.'
Govt says sick 18- and 19-year-olds should be supported by parents, not benefit
The changes are expected to apply from November.
In an election campaign of naughty 'celebrities', the Chrises are jostling for who has the bigger stick
OPINION: Luxon and Hipkins are engaged in one-upmanship by censuring NZ First and Act.
Editorial: Voters given two distinct blocks with National ruling out Opportunity
OPINION: At this point it is a coin flip as to whether Opportunity will even make it.
Opportunity will get into Parliament, latest Poll of Polls forecasts
It comes as National rules out the party.
National's chance to send clear message on Opportunity undercut by Luxon's comms
ANALYSIS: The time had come for a decision about Opportunity.
Labour says National won't let it have copy of bill banning social media for teens
The bill is in the final stages yet Act and NZ First look unlikely to support it.
The case for forcing us to save does not stack up
OPINION: There is no evidence Kiwis are under-saving for retirement.
NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, July 27, 2026
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Millions poured into Willis' new Social Investment Agency – where is it going?
A decades-old concept is reborn but two years on, what has it achieved?
Greens want pause on consenting AI data centres
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick is calling for a pause on data centre consents.
National promises to extend paid parental leave
Luxon announces National's promise to extend paid parental leave. Video / NZ Herald
Bishop asked Bridges to review reduced NZTA targets – they went unchanged
NZTA's board chair told Bishop they were 'appropriate', despite his comments.
Luxon public meeting: National bright spots dimmed by economic pain
ANALYSIS: More than 350 people turned out in Feilding to hear from the National leader.
'It's about who shows up and delivers': Nash responds to 'sexist' comment backlash
He said he respects any working parent raising a newborn alongside a demanding job.
Auckland councillors support plan to allow more high rises in inner city hubs
Tall buildings for inner hubs and transport routes, but most areas spared big changes.
Shane Jones blames media 'wokeism' for response to 'kneepads' remark
Christopher Luxon has deemed the comment crass and unprofessional.
National blames 'packed agenda' for no quick change to sexual consent law
Both Labour and the Greens are ready to support change, if the Government put it forward.
New compromised version of Auckland’s Plan Change 120 revealed ahead of vote
Tall buildings in inner hubs and transport routes, but most areas are spared big changes.
Labour claims National ditched bipartisan consent reform to campaign on it
The law would be changed to ensure consent must be vocalised.
Editorial: Remarks about curries and clowns distract from FTA discussion we need to have
OPINION: It's a clear winner for New Zealand but that doesn't mean there aren't questions.
'Feeble': Labour bungles response to Paul Henry bombshell
OPINION: Much Naidoo about nothing – why the Opposition's crack fell flat.
Is it time for National to panic?
OPINION: Paul Henry's candidacy could be a seismic political event on the right.