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Political Roundup: 4.6 out of 10 - the new Government is struggling in the polls

OPINION: Christopher Luxon’s Government is not receiving the usual “honeymoon” period.

Watch: Swarbrick tries to get PM to commit to resigning over Kāinga Ora crackdown

Her question in the House was laughed at by members of the Government.

Chris Hipkins admits Labour’s failure on unruly Kāinga Ora tenants amid Govt crackdown

Three evictions of Kāinga Ora tenants occurred in 2023 despite hundreds of complaints.

Audrey Young: Peters rubs salt into wound with 'fiscal hole' claim

OPINION: Peters' race comments aren't the only ones that likely gave the PM a headache.

Inside China meeting: Aukus deal discussed

China says security threats are 'imaginary'. Winston Peters disagrees.

Defiant Peters digs in on Nazi Germany comments, Hipkins says Luxon must act

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Luxon has "no control" over his deputy PM

'We’ve had a gutsful': Neighbours celebrate crackdown on unruly Kāinga Ora tenants

It's intended there will be consequences for tenants who regularly show poor behaviour.

'Forced to decide' - NZ caught between the US and China

Research work asks if NZ will 'ride the Chinese dragon or fly with the American eagle'.

Simon Wilson: What David Seymour's bike crash should mean for Transport Minister's plans

OPINION: While David Seymour crashed his bike, Simeon Brown is crashing transport.

Public pressure mounting on Govt as police pay negotiations stall

The next meeting in the negotiations was set for tomorrow.

Winston Peters clarifies his comparison of co-governance to Nazi Germany

The NZ First leader's comments were made during his State of the Nation address.

Warm blanket of campaign Winston welcomed by supporters at State of the Nation

The crowd was treated to many of Peters' greatest hits during his speech.

‘Drunk uncle at wedding’: Hipkins hits back at Peters’ Nazi Germany comments

The NZ First leader's speech was very similar to what he said during the campaign.

Focus Live: Winston Peters delivers State of the Nation

NZ First leader and Deputy PM is in Palmerston North for the party event. Video / NZ Herald

Grant Robertson says his sexuality was a 'factor' in unsuccessful leadership bids

He is set to give his departing address in Parliament this week.

Winston Peters speech, Ukrainian missile attack and the world's largest election | Focus Morning Bulletin March 17, 2024

Winston Peters makes his state of the nation speech today, Ukrainian missile attack is said to be an attempt to disrupt the Russian election and India's election is expected to be the world's largest in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP

Health Minister bogged down in details of dirty hospital toilet

Dr Shane Reti asked for a briefing on cleanliness at Auckland Hospital.

'No new guns': Luxon's promise ahead of firearms law reform

Muslim leaders want assurance that changes to gun laws will not put their safety at risk.