‘Constitutionally and practically problematic’: Officials on Govt’s bill for a four-year term
Proposal of a variable term would 'undermine democratic accountability', say officials.
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is asked to comment on President Trump and Ukraine. Video / Mark Mitchell
Opinion: Why new health funding misses the mark on equity
Expanded GP funding will be performance-based, raising complexity concerns.
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Peter Niko subjected the woman to a prolonged attack after tricking his way into her home.
Vintage car buried in cyclone silt restored and back on the road
'Every last nut, bolt and component has had to be pulled apart, cleaned up, and rebuilt.'
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‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reports
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Man charged after stolen car crashes into innocent driver while fleeing police
The 42-year-old man appeared in Auckland District Court today.
‘Defect of character’: Why a would-be NZ lawyer was denied entry to the profession
Lawyer denied domestic violence history, but made complaints about people who opposed him.
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Shakes' TikTok has 1.8 million followers and 190 million likes for his skits.
‘Digital nomads’: Campaign opens to attract remote workers to Gisborne
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PM announces 100 placements for overseas-trained doctors
The Government is funding a new two-year primary care training programme.
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Top of the cliff: Social supermarket a boon for the needy
It provides affordable groceries for local families.
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon and Simeon Brown discuss access to GPs and access to healthcare.
‘Getting nowhere fast’: Power still off 21 hours after ‘flaming arcs’ seen
'I’m having to throw out all the food from the freezer,' a Gate Pā local says
Protesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairy
He denied the charges of cultivating and dealing cannabis as supporters protested outside.
Fisherman tells of his shock after bizarre dolphin encounter
“A 400kg dolphin falling out of the sky is going to leave more than just a bruise ... "
Lucky escape as 400kg dolphin lands in boat
A group of fishermen got the shock of a lifetime when a 400kg dolphin landed in their boat off the coast of Northland. Videos / Dean Harrison
'Broke down with happiness': A 30m cliff fall, a dog left behind, and a heart-warming rescue
His German Shepherd Bee was 'all he was worried about as soon as he got in the chopper'.
I watched 90 minutes of Auckland FC on a Ferris wheel - here’s what I learned
Fans watched Auckland FC in action from a 15m ferris wheel at Go Media Stadium.
Afternoon quiz: Who is the author of the original Winnie the Pooh stories?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Bystanders rescue struggling swimmer in ‘rough’ Pāpāmoa surf
'This could have easily ended in a fatality,' lifeguard warns.
Hawke’s Bay’s shearers' golden moments at the Golden Shears
Hawke's Bay may have missed the biggie, but the region didn't walk away empty-handed.
Riding a scooter from Napier to Wellington: 'I was bricking it'
HB Today reporter Jack Riddell took on a mammoth challenge. 300 others joined him.
Iconic clock museum burgled, forced to close in peak tourism season
A group of people allegedly smashed a window to gain entry to the Quayside attraction.
Serial sex attacker’s identity revealed, offended again as victims battled to name him
Luca Fairgray's series of sex attacks began when he was 14.
'Heartbroken': Healthcare assistant photographed man in coma, shared with others
The healthcare worker, who knew the patient, also shared his medical information.
The Country: Toa Henderson on his Golden Shears win
Toa Henderson, David Seymour, Laura Koot, Craig "Ferg" Ferguson, and Phil Duncan.
Police call for new information to solve violent home-invasion killing
Brett Fraser, 51, died from blunt force trauma to the head during the attack in Kelston.