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OPINION: Ultimately, a public listing may be needed for it to reach a competitive scale.
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Pro-Palestine and pro-Israel marches converge at Parliament, each with around 500 protesters.
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A cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.
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More than 22,000 riparian plants and 100,000 natives planted in Waikanae River catchment.
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis will reveal the future of the Cook Strait ferry connection.
Speaker overturns advice on Fast-track Approvals Bill's private benefit
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Jenée Tibshraeny: Government caution on Kiwibank capitalisation a win – for now
OPINION: Why seeking local private investment in Kiwibank is a win for the Govt – for now.
New ferry announcement and Winston Peters bans greyhound racing | NZ Herald News Update
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Cyber security agency reports spike in hacking incidents
Other surveys suggest under-reporting, while there are job losses at Cert NZ.
Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others
The Climate Change Minister is bullish about his Government's chances.
Letters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and error
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Police Minister’s boy racer crackdown not this year, Labour says 'another broken promise'
The minister says it's been more 'complex' than expected.
D-day for Interislander, Government to reveal new Cook Strait ferries
The Government has promised the plan will be cheaper than the cancelled mega-ferries.
Public servants offered support to retire or move to Australia amid job cuts
An internal document describes retirement as 'your next work-life balance adventure'.
'No tolerance': Police brace for gang influx at Mob boss funeral after untimely death
The Mongrel Mob are off to Napier for Angus Benson's tangi as police ensure public safety.
SPCA: 'Great day for greyhounds' as Racing Minister announces plans to ban the sport
Winston Peters says greyhound racing will be phased out over the next 20 months. Video / NZ Herald
Health system needs 3450 more doctors and 4100 more nurses in next decade
There has been huge growth in nursing numbers but gaps remain, Health NZ says.
PM clarifies boot camp youth could be in facility for longer under legislation
The Prime Minister has had to clarify his comments.
Christopher Luxon on the potential of extending the residential part of bootcamps
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the potential of extending the residential part of the bootcamps. Video/ Mark Mitchell
Chris Hipkins claims Health NZ Commissioner has been 'cooking the books'
Labour leader Chris Hipkins repeats his MP's claim that Health NZ Commissioner Lester Levy has been 'cooking the books'. Video / Mark Mitchell
Council's alcohol policy targets harm in 23 high-crime suburbs
Health advocates praise Auckland's new policy, aiming to curb alcohol-related harm.
Justice Joe Williams celebrates marae's revival at Victoria University
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Māori rights at risk in Treaty principles overhaul, warns activist
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Government's Kiwibank investor hopes and pay deductions for partial strikes | NZ Herald News Update
The Government intends to find investors for Kiwibank and plans for partial strikes pay deductions are being scrutinised. Video / NZ Herald
Breaking barriers: How new doctor champions Māori health in medicine
Carlton Irving graduates from Otago Medical School, pushes 'pure work ethic'.
Kororāreka 'makes sense': Historic name change decision imminent
The push to restore the town's original Māori name has been underway since 2021.
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OPINION: Sevu Reece confronts his alcohol issues head-on – and good on him.
Latest poll shows Te Pāti Māori getting boost, National and Act need NZF
It follows another political poll earlier in the day.
Government inches towards Kiwibank part-privatisation
The capitalisation measures are intended to boost competition.
Willis and Renney barred from Treasury lock-ups
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on CTU economist Craig Renney being barred from Treasury lock-ups. Video / Mark Mitchell
Watch: 'Not good enough' – Govt moves on banking sector to improve competition
Christopher Luxon: ‘In short, we want to disrupt the status quo.’