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Lisa Te Morenga: The planned repeal of the smokefree law has become personal

Opinion: Researcher says her dad is hooked on smoking, and there's nothing she can do.

Freak storm, smokefree plans and Wi-Fi on domestic flights | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 13

Severe thunderstorms batter the capital, experts look to alternatives amid the Government’s smokefree plans and how you could soon be getting Wi-Fi on a domestic flight in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / SailGP / Supplied / NZHerald

Smokefree challenge: Put People before Profit campaign has gained widespread support

Hāpai Te Hauora will present a 45,000-signature petition to Parliament today.

Urgent repeal of Labour’s laws begins with unions set to protest Parliament

Labour leader Chris Hipkins was on a mission to show the division within the coalition.

Claire Trevett: To Winston the spoils as the battlefronts keep opening

Winston Peters enjoys the sun as protests keep rolling out at Parliament.

Watch: 21-year-old MP challenges Govt in maiden speech

Maipi-Clarke is Aotearoa's youngest MP since 1853.

Winston Peters' combative Question Time; youngest MP since 1853 gives maiden speech

Luxon is in Australia for his daughter's university graduation.

Treasury backs RBNZ focus on inflation

However, officials are worried about chopping and changing the Reserve Bank Act.

Audrey Young: Peters wastes no time with foreign policy pivot

OPINION: 'Independent' policy is out, New Zealand's traditional allies are back in.

Luxon bullish on India trade deal, despite India’s misgivings

The Prime Minister talked down the former Government's trade achievements.

Fair pay legislation repealed by Christmas, 90-day trials extended

The coalition Government is keen to start repealing some of Labour's laws.

Vape ban, fair pay and ceasefire efforts | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 11

Why vape users are being told to stock up, the big job on the Government’s list this week and Qatar not giving up efforts on peace between Israel and Gaza in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / Face Nation / NZHerald

Heather du Plessis-Allan: 'Uncomfortable' National ministers in for ride over race relations policies

OPINION: Not everyone in the coalition Govt is thrilled about its race relations policies.

Beehive Diaries: Luxon tries to start a new trend, Parker's DIY disaster

Beehive Diaries: Plus, Shane Jones meets his match in Te Pāti Māori.

Govt considering trimming funding for Covid vaccine amid budget squeeze

Funding for free universal Covid vaccination ends next year.

Out of office: Chris Hipkins on power, pressure - and Scrabble with partner Toni

'People don't vote on a left-right continuum. They vote on the vibe of the campaign.'

Labour leader Chris Hipkins on his new start

Chris Hipkins talks about the transition from Prime Minister to Leader of the Opposition. Video / Mark Mitchell

Thomas Coughlan: Why it’s a great time to be in Government

The new Government is having fun - so is the Opposition.