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Opinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leave

OPINION: Louise Upston champions a $35m tourism package to boost growth.

Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures

The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings

Shane Te Pou: This Government is showing us what it values

OPINION: Why WorkSafe changes are leaving workers vulnerable.

Call for more rural psychologists to help farmers

Experts warn there's high demand for mental health support in rural areas.

Opinion: Water issues reveal the burden on ratepayers is already too great

Ratepayers may face doubled costs when new water entities take over.

Editorial: Lack of transparency erodes trust in Reserve Bank

OPINION: The staff at the RBNZ dug their fox holes – and they dug them deep.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma

OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".

Reserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticism

The bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.

PM Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford make immigration announcement

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon alongside Erica Stanfordmakes an immigration announcement. Video / NZ Herald

Thousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every week

Nationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.

Govt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries

The first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.

NZ gas supply reducing faster and sooner than expected

Revised forecasts have annual gas production falling below 100 petajoules by 2026.

Herald NOW: Luxon's press secretary resigns amid allegations he recorded sex workers

PM's deputy press secretary has resigned after "serious and concerning" allegations were made against him. Video / NZ Herald

Home owners to 'almost certainly' face insurance levy hike – David Seymour

The coverage provided by the Natural Hazards Commission is likely to remain unchanged.

Musk slams Trump’s US$4.5t bill as 'disgusting abomination'

The bill promises trillions in tax cuts, increasing the deficit significantly.

Richard Prebble: Govt's $140m school attendance initiative overlooks NZ's missing children crisis

OPINION: Community-based initiatives could be used to get these children back on track.