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Waterbeds, wine coolers and wool bathing shorts: What Consumers Price Index tells us about our past

The CPI has been around for more than 100 years, so is a window to our past.

Helen Clark on 20 years since Iraq war and why New Zealand didn’t join

Helen Clark speaks with the Herald to mark 20 years since the invasion.

Former PM Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford to marry this month

'And to Clarke, let’s finally get married,' Ardern said when she left politics.

Derek Cheng: Gun law reforms and the spectre of March 15 - safety vs freedom, and why there’s no perfect answer

What will change and what might change in a new Arms Act to be passed this term

‘A disease’: NZ’s broken infrastructure likely to trudge into the future

There has been an abject lack of long-term planning for decades.

NZDF in crisis – our ships can’t sail, planes can’t fly and soldiers have left in droves

NZDF documents reveal depleted military as plumbers labelled 'strategic' trades.

Richard Prebble: What I predict will happen in 2024

OPINION: Ongoing technological change is a certainty.

David Fisher: NZDF needs a lot of cash and Judith Collins could be the way to get it

Analysis: NZDF needs people, equipment, a clear direction - and a lot of money.

Granddaughter of late Sir James Hēnare says serving Māori community 'a privilege'

Rowena Tana, 63, has received a QSM for services to the Māori community.

Julie King's service to education recognised

Julie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.

Dental professional honoured in New Year list

Barbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.

Bonnie Sue’s dedication to health sector honoured

She has advocated for the health of communities in the Whanganui region for 25 years.

My most memorable interviews: Phil Gifford on 50 years as a sports journo

The New Year Honours recipient on famous people he has met, and sport’s biggest issues.

'Making a difference': Rosemary Cathcart made an officer of the NZ Order of Merit

Cathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.

'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient says

Anthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.

The Havelock North man who made our mountains safer

Hamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.