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Richard Prebble: Ex-ministers' refusal undermines Covid inquiry integrity

OPINION: The ex-ministers claim all questions were answered in private.

'This is not an Oprah-style, everyone gets a visa': Stanford on new investor visa as speculation rises over foreign buyer settings

Immigration Minister confident changes to foreign buyer ban 'will get across the line'.

Robert MacCulloch: Chumocracy is threatening NZ's future

OPINION: After the 2023 election, Sir John Key-era politicians got top jobs again.

'Planning by firing squad': The Auckland suburbs facing three-storey housing

Fifteen-storey blocks will be allowed in 22 areas near CBD and transport hubs.

'Rotten to the core': Govt banks $151m by ending 'double-dipping', wiping $100 a week for struggling households

The Government decided on the changes in 2024, but used urgency to pass the law in 2025.

The city suffering as 177 businesses shut – does Nicola Willis accept any blame?

New numbers show the region's economy continues to be hit more than the national average.

Govt warned Te Pūkenga de-merger would lead to more people on Jobseeker for longer

Advice suggested fewer people on a Jobseeker benefit would move into study.

Reserve Bank doubles Auckland office space just as staff redundancies hit

The bank plans to cut 142 roles, including 35 currently vacant positions.

Seymour asked his ministry to look into ditching bike helmet rules

The Ministry for Regulation said further work on this issue 'carries risks'.

Letters: Do those who manage rugby want to see a crowd?

OPINION: Decision-makers did do what they thought right at that time during Covid.

'Privilege is not a dirty word': What will private schools be spending extra government money on?

St Cuthbert's College will receive an estimated $1.6m subsidy.

Councillors behaving badly

Auckland councillors' behaviour is under scrutiny after Cr Ken Turner's outburst. Video / Auckland Council

James Bentley: Why NCEA overhaul falls short

OPINION: A top headmaster says theoverhaul is not the bold reset many believed was coming.

'Critical' new $155m science facility to save Te Papa collection

The Herald previously reported the collection of specimens was at risk of disposal.

'Sidelining iwi voices': Proposed health system changes spark concern

The proposed changes threaten to 'remove iwi’s meaningful participation' for Māori hauora.

NZ hotel occupancy rates lag behind pre-Covid levels as regional gaps grow

In Auckland, 50 of 71 hotels report negative growth.