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Claire Trevett: Luxon takes leaf from Yellowstone in dealing to under-performing ministers

Leader's ability to sack a minister altogether is limited by a lack of replacements.

What would one of our top diplomats make of Aukus?

A diplomat's memoir sheds light on today's problems.

Audrey Young: National's comeback kid has a lot on his plate

OPINION: Three years ago, 'Goldie' was in the political doldrums.

David Seymour fronts up to the tough questions

Act Party leader gives his views on school lunches, the Waitangi Tribunal and apologies.

Waitangi Tribunal turns, 50 but there’s no cause to celebrate - John Tamihere

The Waitangi Tribunal turns 50 - happy birthday to you.

Political Roundup: Luxon’s ruthless show of strength is perfect for our angry era

OPINION: The PM has surprised everyone with his ruthlessness in sacking two ministers.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Nuance needed right-sizing the public sector

What the numbers tell us about what happened to the public sector under Labour.

Quarry linked to $55k donation to NZ First and Shane Jones, approached over fast-track

The Government has been urged to manage potential conflicts.

Media minister Melissa Lee rolled as industry awaits plan

Paul Goldsmith now inherits the tricky job some predecessors have resigned over.

Police Minister says bill about sending clear message to gangs

Mark Mitchell is adamant gang patches will be banned.

Yoga, clothing, a pet: What principals spent 'treat yourself' Covid-19 wellbeing money on

The ministry doesn't know how many schools were sent draft guidance to 'treat' themselves.

Police Association president Chris Cahill gives submission to justice select committee

Chris Cahill earlier expressed his support for the Government’s proposed gang patch ban - but said it was 'not without its fish hooks'. Video / New Zealand Parliament

Former Black Power member Eugene Ryder gives submission to justice select committee

A former member of Black Power says the Government’s proposed gang patch ban won't work and could lead to members getting tattoos of patches. Video / New Zealand Parliament

'Released in error': Treasury paper hints at axing $6b flood resilience plan

Nicola Willis asked for advice on ditching the critical infrastructure fund.

Audrey Young: What if Government loses Waitangi Tribunal fight?

OPINION: Both parties have talked themselves into a pistols-at-dawn showdown.

Denis O’Reilly: My select committee submission on the Gang Legislation Amendment Bill

OPINION: Lifetime gang member Denis O'Reilly speaks to the parliamentary committee.

'It's cruel': End of life Choice act needs to scrap timeframes - experts

The current law allows the terminally ill to choose death in a set time frame.

Former Black Power member says gang patch ban will be ineffectual, issues amusing challenge to MPs

Minister Paul Goldsmith expects the patch ban will be enforced before the end of the year.