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NZ in talks with Five Eyes over criminal data sharing

New Zealand in talks with Five Eyes on sharing citizens' criminal data.

Iwi lose confidence in council over Treaty Principles Bill stance

Councillors' block on Treaty bill debate sparks iwi backlash in Taranaki.

Te Pāti Māori calls for deadline extension and Justin Trudeau resigns | NZ Herald News Update

Te Pāti Māori calls for deadline extension for Treaty Principles Bill submissions and Canada's Liberal Party in need of new leader following Justin Trudeau's resignation.

Editorial: Answers needed over cuts to children’s service providers

Minister and Oranga Tamariki must prove children won't be the victims again.

Opinion: Anti-predator fighters and humble soil the unsung heroes in climate battle

OPINION: Predator-free goals and knowing the value of carbon stored in soil are crucial.

Richard Prebble: The New Year resolutions the Government should make

OPINION: It cannot continue with the same policies and expect different outcomes.

Hong Kong investor buys 120-lot Hobsonville Point site for $9.2m

Only Singaporeans and Australians can buy our residential property without clearance.

Opinion: Lessons from Aunty Tari on courage and community change

Her legacy of inclusivity and courage continues to inspire future generations across Aotearoa.

Editorial: Dame Tariana Turia was an inspiration

OPINION: Now there's a new generation of young Māori freedom fighters.

Job cuts, rat infestations, meth lollies: A look back at the biggest NZ news of 2024

A look back at the biggest headlines in NZ in 2024.

Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt

It was a lifestyle of flashy opulence - until the money ran out.

How Ngāti Toa’s island ownership marks a new chapter in their journey

Ngāti Toa celebrates reclaiming Kapiti and Mana islands, affirming ancestral connections.

Dame Lydia Ko and honours for former All Blacks coaches and My Food Bag founders

Champion golfer among six new dames and knights.

Immigration border staff to strike on New Year’s Eve

It will include about 100 union members not doing unpaid work, and taking breaks together.

Ten most valuable deals by foreigners trading NZ assets in latest year

Value of deals in 2024 was less than half the value of those the previous year.

How much you need to earn to buy an average home under new rules

Aucklanders likely to need staggering income to buy average-priced house.

Letters: Common sense needed over use of police resources

OPINION: Police need to 'hunt where the ducks are'.

Shane Te Pou: The politicians who stood out in a turbulent year

OPINION: It's been a year where minor party MPs led the way.