The world, in perspective.

<p>Banks, landlords and gambling firms will pay more as the chancellor begins building a fairer economy and a more active state in a cost of living crisis</p><p>John Healey’s first budget was a Rorschach test. Supporters saw dozens of measures offering “<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/28/john-healey-breathing-space-budget-panel-re

<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/21yrdQ/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/10/28/7d07d2b3-22b1-4d9b-ad02-d096cd0dd876.jpg">Schwierige Reformen werden vorerst verschoben, Premier Burnham und Schatzkanzler Healey wollen mit ruhiger Hand arbeiten

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Analysis: A sigh of relief for Labour but still no upward momentum.

Peters said this was an endorsement of Bishop, not National.

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<p>Burnham har valt att öppna upp för en ny debatt om förhållandet till Europa.</p>

Labour MPs are urging the Treasury to forgive billions of pounds of legacy debt owed by councils to support Andy Burnham's pledge for a post-war housebuilding boom.

<p>Greens say Labour has ‘no respect for young people’ amid reports chancellor will pause equalisation of minimum wage for under-21s with that paid to older workers</p><p><strong>Jonathan Reynolds</strong>, the business secretary, has not contested reports saying that, in the budget tomorrow, John Healey, the chancellor, will pause the process of equalising

OPINION: National has filled the vacuum with fiscal fantasies.

'The situation is quite different,' Christopher Luxon said.

AI-related changes, platform work and green jobs are some key areas the ASEAN Labour Statistics Office will study.

The party says its plans will help people trying to get on the property ladder.

The Federal Government and Organised Labour are set to resume talks on a new minimum wage, fuel prices, and other worker demands amid threats of a strike. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-labour-resume-talks-on-wage-fuel-price-crisis/

A firearm was reportedly discharged towards another vehicle on Saturday.

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.

The weather forecaster is advising people to keep up to date with its forecasts, especially if travelling.

The wid gusts forced police to close Oriental Parade in Wellington.

Senior cabinet ministers are keen for the UK to form closer relationship with the EU

Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

The fast-moving front is expected to last until early Tuesday morning.

Andy Burnham has announced £285m to fund local communities, declaring mayors shouldn't have to go "cap in hand to Westminster".

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MetService has warned of foul weather over much of the South Island, as holidaymakers return from their Labour Weekend break.

Hipkins says he would "move heaven and earth" to support Starship if he was elected.

National's Mark Mitchell said the photo was taken at a Kīngitanga event three years ago.

Green leaders have been given until Sunday to disown their party's "Zionism is racism" conference vote.

Periodic Labour Force Survey will include additional questions to measure labour underutilisation

Candidate Kerrin Leoni resigned yesterday with early voting opening on Monday.

Winds could reach severe gale force in four southern areas from Sunday.

<p>Our economy needs it. The NHS needs it. And making foreign workers’ lives more miserable – as the home secretary plans to do – will undermine integration</p><p>My mum’s carer was uncharacteristically late one morning. She didn’t want to say why at first, but it turned out she’d found her previous client – an elderly lady living all alone, with no family t

The election was scandal-free until some politicians decided to visit a gang pad.

A review found Naidoo followed policy, though earlier warning would have been prudent.

A truck breakdown is already causing congestion on SH1 north of Auckland.

The NLC and TUC have threatened nationwide action after a meeting with the FG ended in a deadlock, giving the government until Tuesday to resolve wage dema Read More: https://punchng.com/labour-gives-fg-tuesday-to-resolve-wage-fuel-prices/

A second large department store will also be hit by industrial action during the weekend.

Even parts of the European left now admit they need fossil fuels.

Labour candidate Kerrin Leoni has quit after campaigning with Mongrel Mob family members.

Meanwhile, the National Party says Leoni's actions are an 'appalling look'.

Labour's leader is expected to address the controversy in Hawke's Bay later today.

Tauranga’s long-weekend line-up is the focus of this event guide.

Heavy rain and fierce winds could disrupt Labour Day journeys across the South Island

Unfair dismissal and other employment rights breaches are being claimed

<p>The government has given the go-ahead for the Jackdaw gasfield, but that was the easy part. The next big headache is the Rosebank oilfield. The energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, has indicated she might reject this licence because of the project’s expected environmental impact, but could Andy Burnham overrule her to help the chancellor, John Healey?</p>

Former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has said she thinks ministers will approve drilling in the controversial Rosebank oil field - and that they will argue they will spend the proceeds investing in renewable energy.

Four persons who beat the victim after trying to a pole were taken into custody, says Patamata Circle Inspector V. Pavan Kishore

Committee to include trade union representatives and will be tasked with submitting practical recommendations required for framing State rules

Kerrin Leoni acknowledged she has whānau in gang and attended a family function earlier this year where gang members were present.

Political commentators question if the Mob pad visit was worth the scandal.

But there’s a twist, with an atmospheric river expected to bring heavy rain for some parts.

Trains will be replaced by buses on all lines from Saturday to Monday to allow Kiwirail crews to carry out infrastructure upgrades.

Temperatures in eastern areas could reach 10C above average.

During an afternoon in South Auckland, the Herald glimpsed the seriousness of the crisis.

Chris Hipkins deferred questions after footage of Kerrin Leoni emerged.

<p>This foolish decision undermines hopes that this government will take the necessary steps the climate crisis demands </p><p>When the news broke that the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/21/jackdaw-gasfield-in-north-sea-approved">UK government had approved the Jackdaw gasfield</a>, I was at a Guardian climate event at the Royal Geo

Karl Turner is back in the parliamentary party after his suspension for criticising the government.

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