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Manurewa Marae inquiry: Significant failures found in data safeguards, Stats head falls on sword

The failures were described as 'concerning' and 'problematic'.

Public Service boss mulls axing govt departments, PM reacts

Public Service Commissioner considers culling entities to tackle double-ups, waste.

Revealed: Mega-ministry’s 63% cut to ‘Big Four’ consultancy spending

The agency's "big four" spend went from $7.1m to $2.6m in a financial year.

PM Christopher Luxon makes a Tourism announcement

PM Christopher Luxon spoke to the media alongside Louise Upston delivering an update and announcement on Tourism. Video / NZ Herald

Bruce Cotterill: Time for decisive action to get NZ back on track

Opinion: Why NZ's growth agenda is too slow for urgent challenges.

‘Severe harm’: Doctors blast ‘inhumane’ funding squeeze for disability sector

Jack Murphy, 27, is among those who have missed out on residential care.

Cost of no growth: $12,700 for every Kiwi

Revisions to economic forecasts have left New Zealanders far worse off than expected.

Just 573 families getting full $150 childcare tax credit

The Government said 21,000 are eligible.

Kāinga Ora’s turnaround plan includes selling 900 homes per year

It includes the sale of around 900 homes per year.

Govt adds new sanctions to beneficiary traffic light scheme

The minister says consequences for job seekers are having a 'positive impact'.

The time must fit the crime: Walk Without Fear ambassador Israel Adesanya speaks on Crimes Bill

A message from Eugene Bareman and Israel Adesanya re the Crimes Amendment Bill. Video / Supplied

Liam Dann: When even the world’s oldest profession is struggling, you know times are tough

OPINION: The economy still feels bad but a recovery is slowly gaining momentum.

Fears older people being let down by Dunedin Hospital revamp

The Government confirmed the new Dunedin Hospital will open with 351 beds.

'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.

PM says NZ has been in recession for three years – Treasury disagrees

Christopher Luxon says the recession started under Labour, contradicting Treasury.