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Inquiry into Phillips children's disappearance announced: What will be investigated

Recommendations from the inquiry are expected in July next year.

Lifting Kiwisaver contributions to 12% makes sense – when the whole scheme is fixed

OPINION: Nearly 26% of New Zealanders say they're struggling to get by financially.

Company privatised by Ardern Govt now owned by firm courting arms sale to Israel

KiwiStar Optics was sold in 2022. Australian reports say its new owner is courting Israel.

‘Extraordinary courage’: Arbiter decides redress payments for Lake Alice survivors

'The survivors have all shown extraordinary courage and resilience.'

'Totally unsuitable': Inside the NZDF's crumbling housing conditions

The $2.5b plan aims to fix decades of decay in defence housing and bases.

Claims Te Pāti Māori tried to oust ill MP 'brought clarity to matters long carried in silence' – MP's family

Te Pāti Māori's president says he wouldn't respond to matters 'based on hearsay'.

'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards Act

The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.

Ruminant Biotech raises $17m for cow pill that will slash methane emissions

Govt is pulling back on methane reduction targets, but founder has a cunning plan.

Why National's new policy would lead Govt to pocket more tax

Earning more money from tax is not always a tax increase, says National.

Christopher Luxon defiant amid talk he could be rolled as National leader

He says he will be Prime Minister heading into next year.

Capital gains tax poll reveals option with most support: How it differs from Labour policy

The Taxpayers' Union-Curia polling was conducted from November 2-6.

Tararua District's new Mayor Scott Gilmore on doing things different, curbing council spending

Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald Now

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reacts after being challenged for leadership

PM Christopher Luxon answers questions on policy, pressure and progress. Video / NZ Herald

OCR decision looms, ANZ business confidence survey - Zoe Wallis talks markets for the week ahead

Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Zoe Wallis joins Herald NOW for a look at ahead at the markets this week. Video / Herald Now

MPs under fire over property rich list

Political analyst Bryce Edwards on MP property rich list. Video / Herald NOW

Spy whistleblowers speak, breaking 30 years' silence

Their concerns include health and safety risks in first known use of whistleblower law.