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NZ sanctions Iran over drone supply to Russia

as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to speak directly to Parliament today.

Shane Jones: RNZ/TVNZ merger is a marriage made in hell

OPINION: 'More transformation ideas bereft of economic robustness.'

Laurie Ross: Negotiating peace in Ukraine

OPINION: A plea to end the conflict with diplomacy.

A Capital Letter: The Wellington electorates that could flip

Two of National’s most senior MPs are eyeing seats in the capital.

Grant Robertson’s HYEFU and the return of Ruth Richardson

The Government enjoys sparring with Ruth Richardson - today she makes a comeback.

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Many bold ideas are born in garages

Not every whānau congregating in a garage is plotting how to be in trouble.

‘Crown determined to be better partner’: $115m Treaty settlement passes through Parliament

All parties acknowledge the hara caused by the Crown for the lower North Island iwi.

Smokefree amendment bill passes third reading in Parliament

It is another step towards the Government's goal for Aotearoa to be smokefree by 2025.

Seymour responds after PM's 'arrogant prick' remark

Jacinda Ardern called David Seymour an 'arrogant prick' in Parliament.

Nicola Willis says PM has sounded ‘death knell’ for RNZ/TVNZ merger

Media merger was an 'ideological' solution looking for a problem, Willis says.

Exclusive: Tobacco giant's legal threat to Government over vaping

Newstalk ZB can reveal British American Tobacco has called in the lawyers.

Three Waters advice exposed, vape product legal threat & cops shot dead in rural Queensland | Focus Morning Bulletin: 13 December, 2022

Three Waters advice exposed, tobacco giant’s legal threat and six dead in Queensland shooting in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Revealed: Mahuta received officials' advice a month before 3 Waters entrenchment vote

The Local Govt Minister received advice about entrenchment a month before it was voted on.

Simon Wilson: The art gallery, the budget and the tough-guy mayor

Wayne Brown has complained about the cost of the Auckland Art Gallery. But why?

Sectors ‘welcome’ immigration changes, focus now on improving pay

Union says nurses are continuing to leave the country over poor pay and conditions.

Greens speak on their ' ‘biggest frustration’ - and optimism for 2023

The party co-leaders say they are committed to being part of the next Government.

Three Waters: Officials warn water bills could increase ‘significantly’

Officials warn regulation will be needed to avoid households being hit with big bills.

Immediate residency: Nurses eligible in major immigration changes

It is the final post-Cabinet press conference of 2022.