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'Bland' school lunches arrive up to three hours late, just before home-time
Principals had to buy food to tide students over or pull them out of class to eat late.
Govt invests $67m in Hawke's Bay Hospital upgrades
The radiology department will be upgraded, and a new cancer treatment machine added.
Editorial: PM and Seymour take different views on attending Waitangi
OPINION: Christopher Luxon should front up in good times and bad.
Sir Bill English: What he'd do differently if he was PM again
Sir Bill English shares his money stories and reflects on his legacy.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s big economic speech a good start, but needs more
The Beehive plans to spend the whole year on a rolling maul of announcements.
Mixed reactions: Govt's science revamp aims to drive economic growth
New Zealand's seven Crown Research Institutes to be grouped into three new organisations.
We don’t always know what government spending achieves - Auditor-General speaks out
Finance Minister open to addressing the issue with a law change.
Inside National's caucus retreat as MPs accept reshuffle fate
The party's MPs gathered in Hamilton.
Māori health group urges open dialogue with new minister Simeon Brown
Hapai CEO Jacqui Harema sees Brown's lack of health experience as an opportunity.
Opinion: Why Rātana remains a pivotal gathering for political leaders
OPINION: Rātana events emphasise open-mindedness, welcoming leaders and visitors.
Opinion: The risks of ‘just asking questions’ in political discourse
Coalition partners say the bill is 'dead in the water', yet Act persists.
Federal employees union sues Trump over Musk-led efficiency drive
Doge-gone it: Lawsuit filed minutes after Trump sworn in as 47th US President.
Property Insider: 6 big things likely to dominate 2025
Seascape, Ikea, some big new buildings and a court drama loom.
Letters: Transport reshuffle – Bishop's big chance to change course
OPINION: 'Higher speed limits and more roads are not the solution, they are the problem.'
Editorial: How timing of Luxon’s reshuffle affects National’s momentum
OPINION: Health and cost of living are the two biggest issues facing New Zealanders.
Shane Reti says health portfolio in good shape for Simeon Brown
While he has lost health, Reti says he is still representing Whangārei at the top table.
Opinion: Missteps in health reforms lead to skepticism
OPINION: Reti was not the answer. But neither is sacking him. Not on its own.
$100 vouchers to fill out Census: Stats NZ inquiry clears Whānau Ora of data breach
First of two inquiries after whistleblowers' allegations makes several recommendations.
PM Christopher Luxon reveals Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals Cabinet reshuffle from Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
Kāinga Ora’s $1.2m Meadowbank apartments sit vacant for months
Kāinga Ora said its been waiting on final building approval from Auckland Council
Auckland’s tallest office, apartment tower planned for downtown carpark site
Details revealed in application approved under new Fast-Track Approvals act.
'Housing is a human right': Tamariki in Hamilton emergency motels drops from 516 to 165
Households in emergency housing motels dropped from 507 in 2023, to 144 in November 2024.
Why Treaty bill submissions have set a new record
Hearings start on January 27 with the committee split into two subcommittees.
Sir Brian Roche spells out what’s wrong with the public service
Something is getting lost in translation with ministers, says Brian Roche.
‘Full throttle’ - IRD steps up January liquidations for unpaid tax
Inland Revenue confirmed a busy start to the year with the number of court applications.
Simon Bridges: Lack of economic growth New Zealand’s No 1 issue in 2025
OPINION: NZ's urgent economic crisis isn't public debt.
Opinion: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill is a step backward for Māori
OPINION:Bill threatens Te Tiriti o Waitangi, undermines Māori rights, tino rangatiratanga.