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Act promises to ‘stop work’ on wasteful projects on day one
Act promises to wield axe on day one, cutting public service jobs.
Police monitoring as gang members gather for tangi
It comes just a month after a gang tangi closed down Whakatāne.
New Zealand’s message to China in new defence strategy - not a 'path to war'
A grassroots activist group claims the new strategy leads NZ down the path to war.
Election 2023: How small business feels about the parties
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Deputy PM, Rob Fyfe unveil new anti-slavery rule proposal
Rules would require companies to be "transparent" about supply chains.
24 pages of amendments: MPs rush to declare interests after Michael Wood scandal
The list of amended returns is four times longer than last year’s.
Thomas Coughlan: Hipkins wanted MPs to be able to disagree more - he got his wish
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Inside Three Strikes: Did the law keep people safe from violent offenders?
Courts grappled with 'unforeseen casualties' that would 'shock the conscience' of NZers.
Opinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastination
OPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.
Diana Clement: Why can’t banks be open about open banking?
OPINION: They have it in Australia and the UK but why not here?
Throuple's $2m property dispute ruling a 'minefield'
How the decision affects the workings of the courts is yet to be seen.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: When subject is crime, cue old blame and shame game
OPINION: National have not cited a single policy to reduce crime.
‘Horrified’: Second apartment development consented for Napier street
Wellesley Rd is getting 42 new apartments, but just five new car parks.
National pushes for tougher sentences for gangs after Ōpōtiki tangi procession
Labour's police spokesperson claims it is a lazy rehash of old National policy.
‘I can’t stand by’: Sister of slain teen’s mission to have all murderers jailed for life
Murdered teen's sister opens up on pain of loss and hunt for gang-linked killers.
School staff get ‘long overdue’ backpay after Holidays Act mistake
Teachers and school staff are about to share over $38 million in partial compensation.
'I haven’t met anyone who’s wet or whiny': Hipkins reacts to Luxon comments at Fieldays
The PM was all too pleased to stick the boot into National's Christopher Luxon as well.
Roadblock for companies suing aluminium panel manufacturers
Companies allege Alucobond aluminium panels are unsafe and pose a fire risk.
Brett O’Riley: Time to set new infrastructure priorities
We have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.
Nick Leggett: The importance of sustainability
OPINION: Our ageing infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle NZ’s changing climate.
How NZ’s own law helped Australia win 'Manuka Honey' trademark war
Case shows how law lacks substantive protections for Māori intellectual property rights.
‘No one should be exploited at work’: Strippers meet with MPs
“Hopefully, it can inspire other contractors to realise that they can demand better."
Is Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising story
The Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.
National MP denies 'mother and father' comment homophobic as Kiri Allan hits out
Speech came amid child support debate, claims comment aimed instead at 'deadbeat dads'.
Act fires up over Labour's refusal to define mātauranga
Labour and Green MPs voted against Act proposal over replacement RMA legislation.
Changes to surrogacy laws set to be fast-tracked after Government adopts bill
A bill to change and streamline the law has been going through Parliament.
Fed Farmers hosting roadshow on 'waffley' RMA reform
There is concern about a loss of local control over decisions.
'We’ve got it wrong': Luxon wants to change housing density rules
The National Party leader has backtracked on housing policy.
Opinion: How can young people be held more accountable for sex offences?
Over a year, many young sex offenders have been given home detention for sexual assault.
Police warning after Ruakākā homicide accused named on social media
A woman has been charged after two pre-school children were killed in Ruakākā last Monday.