No safety benefit, no evidence: Officials slam proposal to expand citizen's arrest powers
Officials say the proposals provide clarity but are unlikely to make any difference.
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Former Labour Party leader Andrew Little has announced his candidacy for Wellington's Mayor. He joins Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills to discuss his plans in the job. Video / NewstalkZB
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The Government says the 10-year plan is the first of its kind.
Labour tight-lipped as Te Pāti Māori wants Māori to receive Super at 55-58
Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion.
Reserve Bank loses millions in funding under new deal with Government
The bank's expenses will be slashed by 25% this year.
Watch: ‘$20b investment required’ - Govt announces ‘first-ever’ Health Infrastructure Plan
Brown is making the announcement around 9am.
The drop in victims of violent crime, impact of Govt’s ‘vibe’ rather than its policies
Luxon has reached his target for reducing victims of violent crime four years early.
Richard Prebble: Prime Minister is missing the mark on trade leadership
OPINION: Luxon wants to take the fight global but he needs to focus on the home front.
Simon Wilson: How not to fix the social housing crisis
OPINION: There's good and an awful lot of bad in the Government's social housing plans.
Revealed: 10% chance of Akld eruption in next 50 years, entire city may be evacuated
The cost of the building damage alone has been put in the tens of billions.
Many public servants using AI off their own bat, but few trained - experts raise red flags
A DIY free-for-all. Government says more training and an advisory panel are on the way.
'Restore law and order': Govt claims key crime target met
But it admits the data it is using is 'volatile'.
NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the media
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is joined by Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Video / NZ Herald
Thomas Coughlan: Inside Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters’ Donald Trump bust-up
OPINION: The PM and his deputy have been feuding from three different countries.
'Vigilante violence': 15-25% chance of attack on MP Benjamin Doyle - security report
A security report warns the Green MP faces increased stalking and violence risks
Editorial: Pressure will rise on Govt if cost of living crunch doesn't ease
OPINION: Kiwis are struggling more now than during the 2022 inflation peak.
Minister pushes facial recognition software to prevent shoplifting
Facial recognition tech could help reduce retail crime. What limits should be in place?
'Mission critical': Business leaders push for inclusion as NZ demographics evolve
More than 80 business leaders met at Waitangi to discuss workplace inclusion.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon makes tourism announcement
Christopher Luxon and Tourism Minister Louise Upston speak to the media at the SkyCity Convention Centre.
Govt pumps $13.5m into Tourism NZ to attract more visitors
More than 23,000 additional international visitors are predicted as a result.
Advertising watchdog assessing complaints about billboards attacking Green Party
The billboards, targeting local MPs, popped up in central Auckland and central Wellington.
Opinion: How NZ can better protect women MPs from online harassment
OPINION: Women MPs face increasing misogynistic and racist online abuse.
‘Not making the connection’: Kiwis grim over cost of living despite economic upturn
Pessimistic outlook despite steady inflation and falling interest rates.
Editorial: For too long many of our veterans have gone unrecognised
OPINION: The recognition comes on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
Driver licence changes: Govt proposes to scrap second practical test, reduce eyesight tests
The changes are open for consultation from tomorrow.
Bennett ends speculation on Auckland mayoralty run, blasts Parliament's 'cesspit' culture
Paula Bennett described Parliament as a 'cesspit of bullying and nastiness'.
Senior MP Willie Jackson says Labour Govt should've taken GST off meat
Labour proposed removing GST from fruit and vegetables ahead of the 2023 election.
Peters condemns 'hysterical' language used by Luxon in Trump tariff talks
It's the latest example of the pair being at odds over how to respond to Trump's tariffs.
Editorial: The many unanswered questions behind Seymour's Treaty bill
OPINION: The debate, it would seem, has only just begun.
‘We can’t do it all’: Teachers sound alarm on new curriculum chaos
Overwhelmed, with insufficient training and resources, teachers fear burnout and exodus.
Jonny Wilkinson: The systemic barriers failing disabled New Zealanders
OPINION: NZ's disabled face healthcare crisis amid staff shortages.
Forget the Treaty Principles Bill, Luxon's first real crisis lands – and could be the making of him
Luxon has had the luck of being landed with a crisis that is right in his wheelhouse.
'Euphoria': Waikato-Tainui makes biggest investment in 30 years
'For us, this is a line in the sand to say to our people this is just the beginning.'
‘Call me next time’: Peters disparages Luxon’s tariff talks
Foreign Minister says Prime Minister did not consult him before calls with world leaders.