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In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear high schools defy ministry orders, Darlene Tana’s future in Parliament and why more Kiwi couples are opting to elope.
Use of restraint and force revealed in disability support report
Poor management of medication, health conditions, support plans also revealed.
Voluntary redundancies set to be offered to police staff
Police have been asked to make millions in cost savings, to be reinvested.
So much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing market
Massive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?
Darleen Tana's 'extensive' involvement with troubled bike firm revealed in report
The Greens have released a summary of the report into Darleen Tana.
‘Unbelievably shortsighted’: Fury against Chris Penk on house energy efficiency review
Future generations would be sentenced to a life of cold housing, Andrew Eagles says.
Minister tells Pharmac to ditch Treaty of Waitangi consideration
Patient advocacy groups are welcoming calls for them to be more involved.
Who is J.D.Vance?
J.D. Vance once told a friend he thought Trump could be America's Hitler - now he's Trump's running mate. Video edit by Alyse Wright. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images
Property Insider: How to still get $10k off a new house; apartment prices cut by 25%
One company is offering eligible buyers money for deposits so they can afford a house.
The Conversation: Will NZ's mental health targets get over the line?
OPINION: New Zealand’s struggling mental health sector is still running on hope.
Editorial: Gun statistics paint a grim picture of Americans and their right to bear arms
OPINION: The constitutional right to bear arms is out of date and time.
'Comically bad shot': Trump shooter rejected from rifle team
Thomas Crooks lived about an hour away from where the shooting took place.
GCSB admits need for improvement over foreign hacking threats against MPs
The spy agency reviewed its processes after MPs felt let down.
Auckland University launches dedicated space in library to practise te reo Māori
ReoSpace, a new space in the library, welcomes speakers of te reo Māori at all levels.
Trump rally shooter Thomas Crooks appears to have acted alone, FBI says
Crooks lived about an hour away from where the shooting took place.
Govt puts the heat on Auckland Transport’s road cone spend
AT is looking at way to reduce traffic management costs.
Trump security warned about gunman four minutes before shooting, witness claims
The witness said Trump’s security may not have been able to spot the gunman.
Kāinga Ora evictions to rise in crackdown on unruly tenants
The Housing Minister expects the housing agency to evict an increasing number of people.
PM Christopher Luxon meets California Governor Gavin Newsom
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with California Governor Gavin Newsom, one of the names in the mix as a candidate for President in the storm around Joe Biden’s future.
'I was punished': David Letele confronts former gang president father about criminal history
By age 19, Letele Snr was the Mongrel Mob's president.
Claire Trevett: Luxon suffers amid Biden scrutiny in Nato debut
The photo Luxon was dearly seeking turned out to be the biggest diplomatic blunder.
Sanctuary Mountain closure a 'travesty' for biodiversity
It's home to 2500 kiwi birds but the sanctuary's financial troubles could see it close.
Exclusive: TVNZ faces new $29m loss - Govt to boost board, wants RNZ to move in; Best TV ads
Officials start work on possible NZ on Air-NZFC merger; TVNZ board to expand; New ZB boss.
Govt sets up new Ministerial Advisory Group to tackle retail crime
The Ministerial Advisory Group will work with victims and offer ideas to reduce offending.
Former MP attacks 'toxic' workplace
Sandra Lee-Vercoe says the culture of Parliament needs to change.
Māori to the front of leading indigenous peoples rights
Wahine Māori named UN chair to further indigenous rights
Focus Live: Christopher Luxon speaks from Nato
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the media at Nato.
Christopher Luxon on his time in DC
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about his time in DC, including last night's 75th Nato reception. Video / RNZ, Claire Trevett
Greens wanted a peaceful end to Tana situation
Party considered a tikanga Māori approach to create a peaceful resolution.
NZ house building costs drop for first time in 12 years: 'eased the pressure'
Decline followed a huge surge in building consents as well as a post-pandemic rush.
Govt accused of trying to bury damning oil and gas ban report
The Opposition argues the Government is hiding its inaction with 'pamphlet' strategy.
Top health officials expressed outrage, considered quitting over Government's smokefree repeal
A health official said Government changes would be 'difficult to explain... to the kids'.
Claire Trevett: Luxon's big day in DC and the questions he's avoiding like the plague
The Prime Minister was like a kid in a candy shop, but there were questions to avoid.