'Feeble': Labour bungles response to Paul Henry bombshell

Much Naidoo about nothing – why the Opposition's crack fell flat.

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PremiumOpinionOpinion byAudrey YoungSenior Political Correspondent·NZ Herald·16 Jul, 2026 12:43 AM8 mins to readAudrey Young, Senior Political Correspondent at the New Zealand Herald based at Parliament, specialises in writing about politics and power.‌Paul Henry and Act leader David Seymour at Henry's candidacy announcement in Auckland on Tuesday. Photo / Sylvie Whinray This is a transcript of the Premium politics newsletter. To sign up, click here, select “Inside Politics with Audrey Young” and save your preferences.

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'Feeble': Labour bungles response to Paul Henry bombshell

'Feeble': Labour bungles response to Paul Henry bombshell

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