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Tama Potaka changes tune

Tama Potaka changes his tune on being unaware Treaty Principles removed from new Resource Management Act replacement.

‘The first I’ve heard of it’ Tama Potaka unaware Treaty principles removed from new RMA

Cabinet was briefed on the change, but Potaka, a Cabinet minister, was unaware.

Proposed changes to electorate boundaries

Representation Commission chairman Judge Kevin Kelly on proposed electorate boundaries changes. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Question time

Question time

PM slates failure to inform ministers of 11yo misidentified by police, handcuffed, and drugged

One minister described the incident as 'every parent's worst nightmare'.

Revealed: The electorates proposed to be abolished, renamed

Other electorate changes have also been announced.

Christopher Luxon says old fast-track provisions were ‘insanely stupid’

The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled a Resource Management Act reboot.

Bonfire of the authorities: How Govt's planning reforms will impact councils - and you

The Government promises to dramatically liberalise planning rules.

Revealed: Peters hadn’t directed ministry to roll back DEI policies despite opposition

He hadn't sent instructions before launching his new bill.

‘I’m pragmatic’: Willie Jackson gears up for one of Labour’s biggest jobs

"On my own marae, I have banned [gang] patches for years."

Public servants asked whether their work provides value for taxpayers

The topics in the 2025 Public Service Census 'reflect the Government's priorities'.

Editorial: Boycotting Afghanistan cricket plays into Taliban’s world view

OPINION: Would a boycott of Afghanistan cricket achieve anything?

Winston Peters speaks to the media following his 'State of the Nation' address

Winston Peters speaks to the media following his 'State of the Nation' address in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald

‘Disgrace to the country’ vs ‘left-wing fascists’: Peters scraps with protesters at speech

The NZ First leader delivered a state of the nation speech in Christchurch today.

Winston Peters delivers State of the Nation address

NZ First leader Winston Peters delivers his state of the nation address from Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald

Can NZ’s maternity system handle new three-day-stay bill?

Mums across the country could get a minimum three-day hospital stay if a new bill passes.

Editorial: Luxon puts bat to ball in India but will he put pen to paper?

OPINION: Dairy remains the trickiest delivery to negotiate between the two countries.

Thomas Coughlan: Govt comes out on top this week but choppy waters ahead

The Government has fared best of late – but it is unprepared for a brutal winter.