How good is it to hear some Masterton and Wairarapa Bush chat during the cricket commentary. Outstanding. #NZvPAK

Very sad to hear of the passing of Pope Francis. Throughout his papacy, he showed deep compassion and an unwavering commitment to social justice, inclusion, and the dignity of every person. His leadership challenged us all to build a fairer and more caring world.

Before the election National said our govt hadn’t done enough to build more intensive care (ICU) beds. Now they’ve cut the 30 we were building in Dunedin back to just 20. Is there any promise they won’t break?

Warmest congratulations to re-elected Australian PM Anthony Albanese. Australia is our closest friend and neighbour and the relationship between our two countries has been strengthened considerably under the Albanese government. My very best wishes to him and the Labor team.

Sums it up

Coughlan rips the Govt for using urgency to rush through the retrospective pay equity law nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/un…

CHIP-IN FOR THE WIN! 😱 🏆 @RyanFoxGolfer steals his first TOUR title in dramatic fashion ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic!

Today’s Budget takes $12.8bn from low-income, female dominated workforces to prop up the governments failed economic policies. It's a Reverse Robin Hood Budget that steals from working people. This is a Budget that isn’t working for working people. A 🧵

NZCTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges speaking outside Parliament this afternoon, where thousands of workers gathered to protest the Government's Budget.

Up and down the country people in genuine need are being declined emergency housing. The Government denies this was to save money, but yesterday’s budget confirmed a $1b funding cut. They’ve made people homeless to pay for tax cuts for landlords. thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360694…

2 victories in 4 starts! 🏆🏆 @RyanFoxGolfer wins in a playoff once again RBC Canadian Open 🇨🇦

It is with a heavy heart we acknowledge the sudden passing of our colleague and friend Takutai Tarsh Kemp. Our thoughts are with her whanau and our colleagues of Te Pāti Māori at this sad time. Nō reira okioki mai na koe e te tuahine, e te hoa.

Treats in the capital 🔥

We're almost ready to take our petition to Parliament. Let's get it to 100,000—tell your friends, tell your whānau, and spread the word. Join us as we fight back together for working women.

Homes are not being built, communities are being dismembered and housing standards are sliding towards slums. The effect of the govt's social housing policies on places like Mt Roskill: nzherald column today, premium and paper nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/is…

Data released by Statistics New Zealand today shows that the Consumer Price Index rose to 2.7%. This marks the 3rd straight quarter in which annual inflation increased, up from 2.2% in December 2024. The data underneath this figure suggests some troubles ahead. A🧵

So according to Nicola Willis people concerned about rising unemployment are “glass half empty” and people who have lost their jobs “shouldn’t take it personally”. Could she be any more out of touch?!

Christopher Luxon promised to make life better. The truth is costs are going up — and his Government is making it worse.

UK, Canada, Australia & 26 other countries have signed a joint statement calling for unimpeded humanitarian aid access to #Gaza. NZ has not signed it. This is beyond embarrassing. It’s utterly disgraceful. People are starving. Where is our govt’s moral compass?

47,300 Kiwis have left for Australia to find work that should be available right here at home. Labour will ensure everyone can build a future in NZ — with good jobs that pay enough to support you and your family.