New Zealand's Small Business Minister Andrew Bayly apologizes for allegedly degrading and embarrassing comments made during business visit.

New Zealand's Small Business Minister Andrew Bayly has apologized for inappropriate comments made during a business visit. A worker alleged Bayly called him a "loser" and told him to "f*** off" home, resulting in feelings of degradation and embarrassment. Despite Bayly's assertion that his remarks were intended humorously, both Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and National Party leader Judith Collins expressed disappointment, with Collins emphasizing that such conduct is unacceptable.