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Treasury distances itself from Budget lock-up guest list amid ‘reputational risk’
Newsroom | 29 Jan 2026

Report prepared for Nicola Willis sounds the alarm over 'heightened reputational risk' following backlash over previous fiscal briefings The post Treasury distances itself from Budget lock-up guest list amid ‘reputational …

Portrait of Georgina Beyer acquired for national collection
The Post | 29 Jan 2026

The Alexander Turnbull Library has added a new portrait of Georgina Beyer to its national collection, recognising the late MP’s historic impact and enduring public legacy.

Nicky Hager: Judith Collins not fit for Law Commission role
The Post | 29 Jan 2026

The journalist behind Dirty Politics has questioned Collins’ appointment.

How Judith Collins unwillingly became The Crusher
Stuff | 29 Jan 2026

As she announced her retirement from politics, Judith ‘The Crusher’ Collins revealed she’d never been a fan of her nickname. That says a lot.

Moving on from the myth of Winston the Great Statesman
The Post | 29 Jan 2026

OPINION: Winston Peters as a change agent within the coalition? Yeah, nah. Winston has always been about making NZ smaller, more isolated, with fewer migrants.

Budget cuts and increased debt on the books to meet NP’s planned rates cap
The Post | 29 Jan 2026

The prospect of increasing debt and slashing capital expenditure budgets will be on the agenda at the New Plymouth District Council in the coming weeks as mayor Max Brough’s election …

$13.6m industrial hub project revealed
Otago Daily Times | 28 Jan 2026

After years of hard work and investment, a $13.6 million industrial hub for just outside Gore has been announced. It will be a 50-50 partnership between Hokonui Rūnanga and Robertson …

India Free Trade Agreement: Christopher Luxon calls out Winston Peters over immigration claim
NZ Herald | 28 Jan 2026

"He was wrong then, he’s wrong on this one too,” the Prime Minister says.

Outrageous Fortuna: The life and times of Judith Collins
NZ Herald | 28 Jan 2026

Judith Collins has called time on nearly a quarter of a century of politics.

Why Luxon is flirting with National’s past mistakes
The Post | 28 Jan 2026

OPINION: By delaying a portfolio refresh until Judith Collins’ April exit, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is starving rising talent of time and repeating mistakes from National’s past.

Tauranga port saga exposes flaws in Christopher Luxon’s fast-track planning reforms – Richard Prebble
NZ Herald | 28 Jan 2026

OPINION: Ships turned away from Tauranga are costing exporters tens of millions a year.

Central Hawke’s Bay Connect Youth and Community Trust pauses driving tests for a week
NZ Herald | 28 Jan 2026

Kelly Annand says she is excited to see the ways they can help over the next five years.

In photos: Judith Collins moves on after 24 years in Parliament
The Post | 28 Jan 2026

Attorney-General and Minister of Defence Judith Collins is retiring from politics to become head of the Law Commission after decades in the “bear pit”.

Adrian Rurawhe on Māori politics, retirement and his next move
The Post | 28 Jan 2026

The Labour MP and former Speaker of the House says his decision to retire from Parliament has been driven by the pull of whānau, church and home after nearly 12 …

Gone By Lunchtime: Are Winston Peters and Christopher Luxon on a collision course?
The Spinoff | 28 Jan 2026

Storms at home and chaos offshore with 283 days to go. As Christopher Luxon announced an election date of November 7, a strip of the North Island was under siege …

New inter-agency hub to improve safety for vulnerable children in light of Malachi Subecz’s murder
Stuff | 28 Jan 2026

Louise Upston previously said the level of child abuse in New Zealand is unacceptable.

Judith Collins confirms retirement from politics, with new job
Stuff | 28 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed, on Thursday, that Collins already had a new role lined up.

Minister and former National leader Judith Collins retires from politics
NZ Herald | 28 Jan 2026

Collins holds several major ministerial portfolios, namely defence and the public service.