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Hīkoi protest: Traffic delays continue as thousands arrive in Auckland's CBD

The convoy of demonstrators protesting Government policies affecting Māori has arrived in New Zealand’s largest city and “significant delays” are expected in Auckland today.

PM's apology criticised by some abuse survivors and Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi hits Auckland

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's apology is not being accepted by some survivors of abuse in care and Auckland harbour bridge lanes are set to close for Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi.

Thousands expected to take part in hīkoi sparked by Treaty Principles Bill

Groups left Cape Reinga and Bluff this morning, aiming to meet on the steps of Parliament in nine days' time. Video / TVNZ

Government’s response to the Inquiry into abuse in state care

Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford detail the Government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care. Video / NZ Herald

Chlöe Swarbrick calls for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick is calling for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Video / NZ Herald

'Thrilled': Major upgrades on way at Rātana Pā

'Some of these buildings need urgent attention.'

'Ability to drive change': Why top cop Andrew Coster was appointed Social Investment boss

The outgoing Police Commissioner starts his five-year term in the new role on Monday.

NZDF workers taking escalated strike action after pay increase refusal

Union members are refusing to work overtime and will reduce work output.

Kāinga Ora calls in builders, clears Ponsonby tenants from five-year-old units

New paint, balustrades, privacy screens, walkway: New-ish Ponsonby state units upgraded.

The last house on the street: Cyclone survivors who didn’t take buyout stuck as looters loom

Mike and Sue Brown say they have to stay 'forever' now, even as looters keep circling.

Richard Prebble: Will the Government's Social Investment Fund work?

OPINION: We need a new approach.

'Ruthless': Sam Neill condemns Govt over proposed Dunedin hospital cuts

The Hollywood actor has weighed into the Dunedin Hospital cutbacks saga.

Nanaia Mahuta: As we seek economic sovereignty, we must resist being marginalised

OPINION: A Māori economy should not just aim for wealth but prioritise wellbeing.

Editorial: Govt rights historic wrong – now we must ensure history never repeats

OPINION: We must never forget the kids at Lake Alice.

DIA restructure finds more job cuts, despite protests from staff, union

The Department of Internal Affairs will cut a number of its senior leaders.

Health NZ under fire for $100k catering bill

Health NZ faces criticism after a second significant spend-up at conferences.

Claims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts

'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'

How to make the Public Works Act work for you if your land is needed for a highway

Land is needed for the SH1 corridor, but what about the property owners?