Protestor dragged out of NZ First meeting with Shane Jones Protestor disrupts Shane Jones speech Act pledges to scrap net zero, tie emissions cap to major trading partners The Act Party wants to scrap the Government’s net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target and instead aim for reductions in line with main trading partners. Video / NZ Herald NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Sunday, September 6, 2026 NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Sunday, September 6, 2026 Greens, National make policy announcements. Australian rescue team arrive in Nepal. Video / NZ Herald Greens promise to nationalise 120 supermarkets The Green Party is promising to nationalise 120 Woolworths and Foodstuffs supermarkets to create a new Government-owned supermarket, KiwiMart, if elected. 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'Almost unheard of': Staff question why Police Commissioner stayed in role amid probe Three police sources claim his ongoing presence at work felt like a double standard. 'Waste of money': Tauranga landslide report costs revealed The report by Paul Davison KC has not stopped calls for accountability over the disaster Watch: Luxury helicopter trip for top restaurateurs ends in blizzard crash The hospitality figures were wined and dined on a cruise after their near-death experience Luxury helicopter trip for top restaurateurs ends in blizzard crash The hospitality figures were wined and dined on a cruise after their near-death experience. Mauao tragedy: Report warned of deadly risks – 4 councillors didn't read it Councillors received a report warning of rockfall and landslide risks before six died. Exclusive footage shows dozens of greyhounds leaving Christchurch for Australia The Herald understands up to 140 dogs will leave for Australia on two charter flights. 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