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Double deputies: Peters, Seymour discuss Luxon, swapping House seats and advantages in 2026
If Seymour is expecting a handover gift, he needn’t worry.
Aussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's face
The man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.
Audrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PM
OPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.
Luxon says bad healthcare and safety fears driving skilled Kiwis offshore
The PM said he has a long-term plan to retain workers and build an 'awesome future'.
Businesses scared to speak about energy costs, fear retaliation from power companies, leader says
'It points to serious issues with the way market power is being exercised.'
'Anything could be going on': Concerns over relaxed barber rules
One industry body warns that relaxed rules could worsen industry regulation gaps.
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Mike Lee: Smith & Caughey’s closure a body-blow to Queen St
Smith & Caughey’s closure will result in 98 job losses in Auckland.
Letters: Gambling not the winner it was once touted
OPINION: Too many losers on the pokies.
PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war
Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.
More than $160m to build 115 new classrooms, three new schools in Canterbury
Minister says the community had been 'loud and clear' about the lack of space.
Inside texts between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith Collins
Collins shared a UK article titled 'under-peforming civil servants to be pushed out'.
Dogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashed
Regulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.
Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger
The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.
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Inside the drop in violent crime: A return to crime patterns ... under Labour?
The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.
'Every little bit counts': Willis says ministers 'worked hard' to find savings, Seymour's cuts 'small portion'
The Government found about $5.3 billion overall in savings.
Peters rules out working with Labour after 2026 election if Hipkins is leader
The NZ First leader wants to be clear: he will never do a governing deal with Hipkins.
How much did Seymour's public sector savings contribute to Budget 2025?
'The coalition certainly hasn't saved as much as Act would save.'
Minister defends new benefit sanctions coming into force
Beneficiaries face having half of their benefit restricted to certain spending.
'Stay away from the jocks': Male National MPs conduct outfit checks in support of Nicola Willis
National MP Mike Butterick was careful to stop his caucus members from showing too much.
Incoming Deputy PM: 'Māori will have nothing to fear' says David Seymour
Act's David Seymour will become Deputy PM on May 31, succeeding Winston Peters.