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22 of the warplanes crossed the midline of the Taiwan Strait.
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Nato: NZ now needs to consider what our partnership with the alliance really means
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins had a front-row seat for debates over Ukraine's membership.
PM confirms he killed wealth tax, capital gains tax in Budget
Budget documents reveal the Government was working on big tax changes.
'Concerning' trends emerging as KiwiSaver gender gap widens
A number of challenges face women as they save less than men on average.
NZ, EU see 'eye-to-eye' on China perspective, says ambassador
New Zealand and the European Union can help each other de-risk.
Secret cybersecurity shake-up: Little confirms, defends plan after protest letter
Cert NZ will be mashed into the GCSB.
Editorial: World at a critical juncture
OPINION: Our editorial on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' next mission.
Three Waters: New mechanism for local control in reforms deemed diluted
There are more tweaks to the Government's water reforms in the new bill.
Confusion over who can join powerful RBNZ committee
Monetary policy researchers can in fact apply to be on the Monetary Policy Committee.
'Wheels falling off the bus': Opposition crows as Michael Wood falls
National and Act twisted the knife after the Government lost another minister.
Meng Foon accepts he's resigned, doesn't rule out future work in public sector
The Race Relations Commissioner's intended resignation was earlier thrown into doubt.
We should recall co-governance is nothing new
OPINION: 'We have had these types of arrangements since the 19th century.'
PM unconvinced as review finds intelligence committee lacks independence
The relevant act currently requires the committee to be chaired by the Prime Minister.
Focus: Defence Minister with new Bushmaster military vehicles
Defence Minister Andrew Little marks the arrival of 18 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles at Trentham Military Camp. Video / Mark Mitchell
Sir Buck Shelford wants new day to honour defence forces
NZRSA President Sir Wayne Shelford says RSA clubs must get up with today's wants.
Losing the Stats NZ lottery - when form-filling turns into a five-hour ordeal
OPINION: Dreading the upcoming census? Let me introduce you to the HES.
Focus: NZ Army heads to UK to help Ukrainian troops
Defence Minister Peeni Henare and Commander Joint Forces NZ Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour see off 94 Army personnel that flew out of Auckland's Whenuapai Airbase to help train Ukrainian infantry recruits in the UK. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: Peeni Henare and Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour address media as Army contingent departs for UK
Minister of Defence, Peeni Henare and Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour address media before the NZ Army infantry training team departs for the UK. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Morning Bulletin: 26 August, 2022
The bid to bring fallen soldier home, just how many ram raids have there been in the past few months and new data shows the likelihood of a recession in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Off-duty Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine
Off-duty New Zealand soldier Dominic Abelen was killed in Ukraine fighting with foreign troops and has been remembered as a tough professional "warrior" who "died doing what he loved". Video / NZ Herald
Focus: PM Ardern announces more support for Ukraine
The PM announced New Zealand will deploy a further 120 Defence Force personnel to the United Kingdom to help train Ukraine soldiers to fight against Russian forces. Video / Mark Mitchell
Jacinda Ardern blacklisted by Russia
Russia has blacklisted every New Zealand MP, and the heads of defence.
Civilians who worked with NZDF plead with NZ PM, to help them escape
Civilians who worked with NZDF, plead with Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, to help them escape the Taliban. Video / Supplied
Museums discover potential explosive in collections
The potentially explosive acid has been sitting in museum displays.
Former Chief of Defence Force Carey Adamson farewelled in Wellington
Former Chief of Defence Force Carey Adamson farewelled in Wellington.
SAS heading back to Afghanistan
Special Air Service troops will again be sent to Afghanistan, Prime Minister John Key has announced.