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Police training to begin at Massey University next month

The new course is part of a plan to attract more recruits.

Bryce Wilkinson: Nicola Willis faces uphill Budget battle with fiscal deficits

OPINION: This year's Budget needs to cut ineffective spending and increase income.

Developer 'goldmine': Herald analysis maps 840 of Auckland’s most valuable state homes

Exclusive analysis reveals $1.7b 'treasure map' of Kāinga Ora's Auckland properties.

'Bittersweet': Pike River widow on permanent memorial plans

DoC is working with families of the victims on the memorial.

'Crisis': Labour's new tech spokesman on the digital challenge

Reuben Davidson criticises funding cuts in science and innovation.

Airlines, airports welcome visa change for foreign language speakers

Airline supply issues, bevy of charges could be dragging down tourism recovery, some say.

Just 0.3% of submitters support David Seymour's regulation law – why he's charging forward anyway

The Act leader believes social media campaigns led to 'totally off-topic' submissions.

Inside Economics: How much Government debt is too much?

OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

New Zealand’s declined baby names of 2024 revealed

Names must not be offensive, resemble a rank, or be 'unreasonably long'.

Editorial: In a Maga world, very few want a homegrown version

OPINION: Australians voted for the status quo, rejecting a change in Government.

Steve Maharey: In the shadow of Trump, NZ needs a new direction

OPINION: Trump's tariffs are about power, creating chaos to show his control.

Watch: NZ to spend more than $2b on new NZDF choppers

The helicopters can go further and carry larger loads than the existing Seasprite fleet.

Liam Dann: Are Kiwis about to be hit with an ‘austerity Budget’?

The Finance Minister faces a difficult balancing act with this month's Budget.

'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main street

Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki

Inside the battle for Labour’s wealth tax

A new generation of party activists is ready to fill David Parker's shoes after his exit.

First highway speed limit rise in Hawke's Bay sparks debate

The speed limit on SH51 was changed from 80km/h to 100km/h overnight.