NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, June 29, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, June 29, 2026 <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":1,"label":"ACT's plan to shrink government","summary":"A business think tank supports ACT's proposal to shrink government, believing it will lead to a faster and more transparent system."},{"timeSeconds":11,"label":"ACT proposes reducing ministries","summary":"ACT announced two policies at its weekend AGM, proposing to reduce the number of ministries from 43 to 19."},{"timeSeconds":34,"label":"Support for apprenticeships","summary":"Cross-party support for apprenticeships is hoped to translate into more skilled workers in the future."},{"timeSeconds":39,"label":"Employer subsidy for apprentices","summary":"Labour pledges a two-year, $500 employer subsidy under the Apprenticeship Boost scheme."},{"timeSeconds":55,"label":"Motor Trade Association supports apprenticeship scheme","summary":"The Motor Trade Association's head, James McKnight, believes the scheme will attract people to trades."},{"timeSeconds":106,"label":"MPs' accommodation allowances skyrocket","summary":"The number of MPs claiming full accommodation allowances has significantly increased, with 75% claiming the maximum."},{"timeSeconds":144,"label":"US-Iran hostilities flare","summary":"Hostilities between the US and Iran have escalated, with new US strikes on Iranian targets and reports of drone attacks in the Gulf."},{"timeSeconds":205,"label":"Venezuela earthquake toll rises","summary":"Tens of thousands remain unaccounted for following last week's earthquakes in Venezuela, with over 1400 confirmed deaths."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->