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Health Minister intervenes as ministry reduces posting on social site X

Simeon Brown said it makes no sense not to use X, formerly Twitter, to reach people.

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.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis Visit Griffins Foods in Papakura

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis Visit Griffins Foods in Papakura. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: Finance minister Nicola Willis speaks to the media

NZ Herald Live: Finance minister Nicola Willis speaks to the media

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins reacts to Winston Peters ruling out working with him

Chris Hipkins speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about Winston Peters ruling out working with him after the next election. Video / Herald NOW

Simeon Brown speaks about emergency department pressures

Simeon Brown addresses stress on New Zealand's emergency departments. Video / Herald NOW

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.

Shane Te Pou: This was the 'buy your ticket to Australia' Budget

OPINION: Growth is expected to slow in 2026, as unemployment stays high.

Bruce Cotterill: Standards in Parliament have hit rock bottom

Recent incidents highlight a decline in standards, both in Parliament and the media.

Thomas Coughlan: Why Govt's hard tack right in Budget is a challenge for Labour

OPINION: The Government shows its colours – and why Labour is in trouble.

Government changes tikanga course rules in law schools

Labour is uncomfortable with the Government's approach to the issue.

Hipkins denies differences with Edmonds over $13b pay equity changes

National is accusing Labour of 'economic incoherence'.

Minister reluctant to detail possible exceptions to 18-19yo benefit cuts

The Government saves more than $160m through the change.