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Highest CEO payout triggered by change in Government: $532,500

Water services boss Jon Lamonte pocketed a half-million-dollar payout when Govt changed.

Government starts the mood music for privatisations

Christopher Luxon has ruled privatisations out – so why is everyone talking about them?

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.

$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.