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Audrey Young: Luxon's big opportunity amid tariff chaos

OPINION: If the PM wants to prove he's a true leader, now's the time to do it.

Exclusive poll reveals more Green voters feel safer seeing police than ‘less safe’

The majority of Kiwis feel 'more safe' with officers on the beat.

‘Dream does not become reality’: Steve Evans on Clever Core failure

'Thanks to all who believed in it like me, worked in it, and supported it.'

School lunch provider gobbles up rich Govt contracts

Compass Group has contracts with the public sector worth more than $210 million this year.

Public Defence Service overhaul raises concerns about miscarriages of justice

The PSA questions how many lawyers will replace those potentially being laid off.

Opinion: Markets face uncertain year after volatile first quarter

OPINION: The S&P 500 fell 4.6% in March, its biggest drop since 2022.

‘Attack on tenants’: 673 jobs to go at Kāinga Ora

The housing agency will shed 673 roles, 195 of which are currently vacant.

‘Golden opportunity missed’: Why Auckland’s America’s Cup hopes sank without Govt backing

Team NZ needed $150 million, with half expected from Government support.

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.

‘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

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

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.

Richard Prebble: How I would fix the free school lunch programme

OPINION: Give the money to the schools and make them responsible for making decisions.