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Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures

The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings

Exclusive: Luxon on trade with China, getting on President Xi's Christmas card list

The PM isn't sure whether he's on President Xi's Christmas card list, like Sir John Key.

Editorial: Lack of transparency erodes trust in Reserve Bank

OPINION: The staff at the RBNZ dug their fox holes – and they dug them deep.

Reserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticism

The bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.

WA housing crisis: 210,000 call homes unaffordable as rents soar

Rents soared 76% over five years, pushing tenants to outer metro areas.

Wool carpets to be rolled out in state homes

The Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced.

Government compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promise

Auckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.

Les Mills identified as gym where Luxon's former staffer took women's photos

The gym manager told the Herald they take the safety of their members seriously.

Gang patch ban: Police reveal how many charges, patches seized

Police say gangs have largely complied, reducing public fear and intimidation.

David Seymour speaks to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy PM

David Seymour spoke to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy Prime Minister today. Video / NZ Herald

‘Will not accept repeat of last winter’: Major move unveiled to boost country’s energy

The changes to hydro generation are expected to power around 6000 more homes.

Aussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's face

The man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.

Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming

'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'

Facebook NZ says profit and revenue down as it sends $159m to Ireland

Facebook NZ releases result soon after Google, and after digital tax bill ditched.

'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payouts

The law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.

Inside texts between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith Collins

Collins shared a UK article titled 'under-peforming civil servants to be pushed out'.