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‘A scary conversation’: American Indian tribal leader on Treaty Principles Bill and indigenous sovereignty
"It’s really something we’re all too familiar with.”
‘It’s not really a threat, it’s a promise’: Official sued by Donald Trump warns of post-election lawsuits
The Herald speaks to an official on the front line of America's election.
Health Ministry says emergency preparedness may be deprioritised with staff, budgets pressure
Auditor-General has written to Parliament’s Health Select Committee.
MP’s ‘f***ing racist’ comment has ‘fallen short’ of expectations, says Te Pāti Māori
The party's co-leaders say there is context to the remark.
The last house on the street: Cyclone survivors who didn’t take buyout stuck as looters loom
Mike and Sue Brown say they have to stay 'forever' now, even as looters keep circling.
Trade agreement with Gulf Co-operation Council countries signed after 18 years
Todd McClay says it is the GCC's first agreement with a major agricultural country.
Watch: ‘F***ing racist’ – Te Pāti Māori MP’s select committee comment raised with Speaker
Act has raised the remarks with the Speaker as a matter of privilege.
NZ Police charge partner of Australian diplomat with assault after Wellington ‘altercation’
The man claimed diplomatic immunity as he was taken into custody.
Inquiry launched into how conflicts of interest dealt with during fast-track approvals process
It comes after ministers decided on 149 projects for potential fast-tracking.
'Taught in every law school': Lawyer says future Govt will have to apologise for foreshore amendments
Parliamentary Select Committee is hearing submissions on amendments to MACA.
Casey Costello says Health Ministry ‘dropped the ball’ over staffer conflict
NZ First leader Winston Peters has linked the staffer to leaks from Costello's office.
Audrey Young: Trump warnings fall flat in final days of presidential race
OPINION: Damnation be damned – American voters won't be swayed.
'Ruthless': Sam Neill condemns Govt over proposed Dunedin hospital cuts
The Hollywood actor has weighed into the Dunedin Hospital cutbacks saga.
‘I just wasn’t thinking’: Andersen on her ‘kingussy’ social media ‘bad behaviour’
She admitted the King normally dresses immaculately.
Editorial: Govt rights historic wrong – now we must ensure history never repeats
OPINION: We must never forget the kids at Lake Alice.
‘I just hated it’: How smoking ended Casey Costello’s father’s life
Costello admits she was angry amid attacks over alleged links to the tobacco industry.
Foreshore and seabed: Iwi, academics, lawyers, Hobson’s Pledge have their say during Select Committee hearing
Submissions on changes to the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 are heard.
'Incredibly stupid people': Seymour skeptical of Nazi language ban, PM praised for position
“We are up for those conversations.”
Doctors’ union doubts impact of fast-tracking registration pathway
The move comes amid widespread concerns about New Zealand's health workforce.
Luxon speaks about Govt plans for builders to self-certify low-risk work
A new opt-in self-certification scheme is being developed.
Moving back speed limits, new school signage may cost $25m - AT
Government's order to move speed limits back up comes with a hefty bill.
Claims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts
'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'
Barking, banging on cars: Minister calls gang 'idiots' as funeral monitored by police
'The gangs need to understand they’re no longer running the streets.'
Government spends $3.5m to fight historical abuse claims
One lawyer says the taxpayer-funded bill is actually likely to be much higher.
Up to 260 hits in one canister: Inside Govt moves to crack down on nitrous oxide
Inhaling excessive amounts can cause neurological impairment, spinal injury, psychosis.
Labour closing in on National in latest poll, with 65% support for capital gains tax
A poll of the issues people care about shows Labour closing the gap with National.
Is Health NZ underfunded? Treasury doesn’t think so
The health system is bleeding money, leading some to question funding levels.
NZ ‘closely monitoring’ safety of troops as tension rises in Middle East
NZ has about 65 troops personnel deployed at various locations.
Treasury keen on private capital for Kiwibank, Greens warn of privatisation
Official advice suggests private capital has been considered in the past.
Alan McDonald: Holidays Act reform – let’s get it done once, and done right
OPINION: The Holidays Act has long been in need of reform.
New Zealand’s aid spend forecast to drop
The forecast aid budget's $1.1b this financial year, compared to $1.2b last year.
An end to fiscal holes? New plan to independently assess political parties' costings
Poking holes in opposing parties’ costings has long been a feature of NZ elections.
Can New Zealand trade food for roads with Singapore? NZ First’s Shane Jones thinks it is possible
Singapore is keen to invest in NZ, says Shane Jones following a trip.