Collins said New Zealand stood in solidarity with Ukraine, which was entering its fourth winter defending itself from Russian aggression. Keep Reading

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed the Government has no intention to spend on overseas carbon offsets, if New Zealand fails to reduce emissions to the level agreed under the Paris Agreement. Keep Reading

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs "unbecoming" after a fiery Scrutiny Week appearance which saw accusations of name-calling and conspiracy-thinking. Keep Reading

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Councils would also have a minimum rates rise level mandated for the first time. Keep Reading

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins has pledged to introduce a loans scheme to help doctors and nurses get into general practice in communities across New Zealand. Keep Reading

Labour leader Chris Hipkins closed the Labour Party’s 2025 conference with a speech and policy announcement. Video / NZ Herald Keep Reading