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Labour reserves judgment on Govt’s caps to sentencing discounts
Judges will soon only be able to discount sentences by up to 40%.
Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns
Bill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.
‘The first I’ve heard of it’ Tama Potaka unaware Treaty principles removed from new RMA
Cabinet was briefed on the change, but Potaka, a Cabinet minister, was unaware.
New planning laws causing concern and New Zealand's meth use | NZ Herald News Update
Concerns over new planning laws' effect on the environment and annual wastewater review reveals a spike in New Zealand's methamphetamine use. Video / NZ Herald
Editorial: One specialist goes on leave and the health system cracks appear
OPINION: Our health system, including children's palliative care, has been neglected.
Woolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property Insider
Woolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently.
11yo misidentified, handcuffed, given antipsychotics at mental health clinic
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey slammed the mistaken identity incident as unacceptable.
Why Auckland Uni's compulsory NZ history course is sparking debate
Students are divided; some find the course valuable, others see it as irrelevant.
Government unveils new Resource Management Act system
The new system includes two Acts, focusing on land use and environmental protection, with standardised zoning. Video / Mark Mitchell
Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forward
Wickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.
Opinion: Why more generation won’t solve NZ’s energy woes
OPINION: New Zealand's electricity demand could nearly double by 2050.
Georgina Campbell: Looming ferry decision one of the most significant for coalition Govt
ANALYSIS: Shipyards will soon be shortlisted and detailed ship specifications revealed.
Real Life: MP Paul Goldsmith talks Treaty tensions, education and family
While the Treaty debate is 'fraught', there has to be a balance, he says.
‘The price of borrowing has gone up’: Nicola Willis' pre-Budget warning
Higher bond yields could add hundreds of millions to the Govt's finance costs.
Public servants asked whether their work provides value for taxpayers
The topics in the 2025 Public Service Census 'reflect the Government's priorities'.
Winston Peters speaks to the media following his 'State of the Nation' address
Winston Peters speaks to the media following his 'State of the Nation' address in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
Why the UN is urging NZ to reassess its tax policies
A 2023 study found the wealthiest Kiwis pay a 9.4% median effective tax rate.
‘Disgrace to the country’ vs ‘left-wing fascists’: Peters scraps with protesters at speech
The NZ First leader delivered a state of the nation speech in Christchurch today.
Winston Peters delivers State of the Nation address
NZ First leader Winston Peters delivers his state of the nation address from Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
Editorial: Luxon puts bat to ball in India but will he put pen to paper?
OPINION: Dairy remains the trickiest delivery to negotiate between the two countries.
Heathrow Airport on fire, Western Springs Speedway revs up for a final lap | NZ Herald News Update
Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire breaking out. PM Luxon has touched back down on home soil after a productive trip to India. Western Springs Speedway closes its doors.
‘Stale, frozen, hard, crumbly’: Rotorua students served one bread roll for lunch
The school's co-principal says the menu lacks appeal and results in significant waste.
‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to die
Dean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.
New low: Kiwis score Govt 4/10 in performance survey
Labour is closing in on National on inflation, the economy and crime.
‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energy
About $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.
Is the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?
Stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth is good news, but can it last?