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Coalition cracks? Leaders dismiss claims Govt in disarray over UN letter

But they appeared on different pages about the Government's formal response.

Cracks in coalition? David Seymour, Winston Peters quizzed on United Nations letter U-turn

David Seymour withdrew his letter after a meeting with Winston Peters. Video / Mark Mitchell

Tax break? Govt urged to make it cheaper for employers to provide health insurance

But the change could cost the Crown hundreds of millions of dollars.

Peeni Henare hits back at Te Pāti Māori 'greedy' byelection contest claim

Henare won't say yet whether he'll contest Tāmaki Makaurau in the 2026 general election.

Seymour spoken to by Luxon, agrees with Peters to withdraw UN letter

A letter from Seymour to the UN should have come from Winston Peters.

Te Pāti Māori fails again to file financial documents on time

The Electoral Commission says no decisions about referrals to police have been made.

PM grilled on Seymour's critical UN letter

Christopher Luxon says he has spoken to David Seymour about his United Nations letter. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon calls Ray Chung's explicit email 'pretty vile'

The Prime Minister has commented on the email scandal engulfing Wellington's mayoral race. Video / Mark Mitchell

Minister considers compensation for owners of banned bitcoin ATMs

The Government is living up to its Regulatory Standards Bill and considering compensation.

Seymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chains

The Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.

Peeni Henare selected as Labour's candidate in Tāmaki Makaurau

Henare, who previously served as the Auckland seat's MP, faces off with Oriini Kaipara.

‘Affront to NZ’s sovereignty’: David Seymour v the United Nations

The Deputy Prime Minister sent a terse letter to the UN over indigenous rights.

'You weren’t sure who you could trust’: Sue Wood's time in ‘snake pit' National Party

Ex-National Party president Sue Wood to revisit Muldoon's 84 snap election in new memoir.

Fran O'Sullivan: New Zealand must move on from Ardern criticism to get real benefit from Covid inquiry

OPINION: Covid response should be examined dispassionately so NZ can learn for the future.

Thomas Coughlan: Regulatory Standards Bill shakes coalition and breaks Parliament

Opinion: Act has made it clear if the bill doesn't pass, the coalition is over.

'Dastardly deed in dead of night': Ex-Nats president slams Govt on pay equity

Sue Wood says she feels disconnected from the current party's direction.

Peeni Henare likely favourite to stand for Labour in Tāmaki Makaurau byelection

Labour's candidate could be confirmed as early as Sunday.

‘Huge upheaval’: Big Govt department's tech team to be cut

The Ministry of Social Development says most of those affected will be redeployed.