Analysis - Judith Collins loses the National Party leadership after disciplining Simon Bridges, the prime minister sets 3 December as "freedom day" and there's a mixed reaction to plans for re-opening the international border.
Vaccine certificates are about to become a big part of our lives.
In much the same way we use the Covid-19 Tracer App to scan-in at different premises, we
Analysis - A benefit-boosting Budget with a narrow focus written by a majority Labour government has shown up the differences between political parties, writes [Peter Wilson]
Peter Wilson
Analysis -Judith Collins brandished an obscure report this week as she continued to beat the separatistdrum, describing it as a divisive government document which set out a clear vision for a future under two systems.
Judith Collins said He Puapua spells out a two systems vision for New Zealand.
Photo: Dom Thomas
The report is called He Puapua, and few people had previously heard of it.
It was completed in 2019 after being commissioned by the government as it looked for possible ways to respond to the UN Declaration on the Rights of indigenous Peoples.
The previous National-led government signed up to the declaration in 2010. In 2014 it was decided steps should be taken to respond to it, and the current government made the first move by commissioning the report.
Dr Bryce Edwards
Opinion - Judith Collins National Party leadership is under more scrutiny, with increased talk in the media of her being replaced by brand new MP Christopher Luxon.
Judith Collins and Christopher Luxon
Photo: RNZ
For many commentators it s just a question of when rather than if Collins is replaced. While others ponder whether Luxon really has what it takes to do better than the incumbent.
On Thursday, the
Herald s Claire Trevett wrote about the prospect of Luxon taking over the deputy leader role, with Simon Bridges returning to the top spot - see: Is a Simon Bridges / Christopher Luxon leadership ticket on the cards? (paywalled).