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Leaked doc reveals minister's admission of risks of allowing boot camp providers to use force against children

The Children's Commissioner is 'disappointed' she wasn't consulted.

Gisborne councillors to decide on Grey Street T-intersection change

Council may approve T-intersection; work to start in November if approved.

'Māori data is a taonga tuku iho. It must be carefully nurtured': Rahui Papa

Māori are living in one-family homes and 86.9% have 2-4 whānau.

Next steps revealed for second Waitematā Harbour crossing

The Transport Minister described it as a 'priority' for the Government.

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.

Letters: Next on the menu – healthy $3 lunches for MPs

OPINION: 'Currently the price of a meal at Bellamys is between $35 and $60.'

Report finds Govt lacks information on student achievement in primary, intermediate

The audit says better information is needed to improve student achievement.

Letters: Time to call it, Auckland – Grant Dalton was right all along

OPINION: 'One can only admire the man for what has worked out to be an inspired decision.'

‘Lifeline’ tax rebate helps NZ video game industry return to strong growth

From 'existential crisis' to a half-a-billion revenue milestone.

800% more third strikers under the Govt's changes to toughen Three Strikes 2.0 – but will it make us safer?

Is the price tag of tens of millions of dollars worth a policy that may not work?

Ryan Bridge: Hospital beds, not berths – don't sink Govt cash into Am Cup defence

OPINION: If we’re building infrastructure, let’s go for hospital beds over yacht berths.

PM Christopher Luxon addresses youths 'protesting' from justice facility roof

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks on the demands from youths who occupied the rooftop of their youth justice facility. Video / NZ Herald

Political leaders respond to comments made by Minister Andrew Bayly

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the complaints made about Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / NZ Herald