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Data indicates people had been putting off dental work due to high cost.
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Luxon says he thought some of the behaviour at the counter-protest was intimidating.
Beehive Diaries: Census’ extra-marital affair, dancing queens and who won Chris of the week?
National's leader came out firing after suffering in Covid isolation.
Claire Trevett: Christopher Luxon finally shows signs of Hipkins fightback
Luxon's move to counter Hipkins was aimed squarely at parents.
NZ 'appalled' by Israeli minister’s comments denying existence of Palestinian people - MFAT
The comments are "irresponsible and inflammatory" and threaten peace, says MFAT.
Anti-co-governance group is finding it difficult to book venues
An online petition is calling for Julian Batchelor’s tour to be axed.
‘Immediate difference’: How Govt could lift thousands out of most extreme poverty
It comes as the latest statistics today showed child poverty levels had stagnated.
Posie Parker decision: Rainbow groups take Immigration Minister to court over anti-trans activist tour
The controversial anti-transgender activist is holding rallies in NZ this weekend.
Government confirms Kiwi fighter Kane Te Tai’s death in Ukraine
Te Tai's mother, Ngaire, earlier said she had been unable to make contact with him.
NZ independence does not mean fence-sitting - diplomat
Experts debate the difference between independence and even-handedness.
Child poverty not improving, still 120,000 in material hardship
Statistics show gradual declines on most measures but campaigners say still too high.
Nats' school shake-up: Hour a day of reading, writing, maths - and two tests a year
National will rewrite the curriculum if it wins the upcoming election.
How well-connected lobbyists ask for - and receive - for their corporate clients
'Section 61 C needs to be deleted' - former minister tells Beehive staff.
'Bring your ovaries': Posie Parker takes 'repugnant' tour to Aussie capital
Anti-trans activist remains defiant even as supporters pull out of event.
Protests planned as anti-trans activist set to touch down in NZ
The Immigration Minister condemned her 'inflammatory, vile and incorrect' views.
National reshuffles backroom operation after senior staffer’s sudden resignation
National's party secretary has quit, prompting an urgent reshuffle.
Minister overruled trying to make half-price public transport fares permanent
Transport Minister sought permanent half-price fares in October - will he try again?
National to detail more of its education policy after committing to curriculum rewrite
National will rewrite the curriculum if it wins the upcoming election.
RMA war heads towards final battle
OPINION: Thomas Coughlan says the RMA reforms face more challenges than ever.
Sāmoa PM calls for EU-style free movement across Pacific
She says NZ and Australia need to live up to "Pacific family" rhetoric.
Cyclone-impacted people can expect some answers on rebuild, managed retreat from April - Govt
Some areas that were less impacted could be given the go-ahead to rebuild.
Te Whatu Ora reveals number of comms staff, following criticism from National
The agency inherited many of its around 200 comms people from district health boards.
Posie Parker coming to NZ: Immigration won't exclude anti-trans activist
Posie Parker didn't meet the threshold to be banned from New Zealand.
Q&A: Hipkins marks two months as PM - has he saved Labour?
The Herald's Audrey Young and Thomas Coughlan answer your questions.
Battle of the Chrises: Heather du Plessis-Allan v Simon Wilson on the next PM
Today, we host a debate between two people on opposing ends of the political spectrum.
Government policies blamed for record rents in new survey from Housing Ministry
The Government is not backing down from changes.
Brooke van Velden: Money’s too tight to mention
Households around NZ are tightening their belts - and Govt needs to as well.
What pie does the PM prefer? Chris Hipkins chows down at childhood haunt
Faced with more than 20 options, Hipkins' choice was very telling.
Pie plunder: Police Minister accidentally ‘steals’ pie from PM’s favourite shop
When the Herald made her aware of the error, Andersen sought to make amends.
The squeeze goes on Labour's class of 2020
The demand for safe electorate seats outstrips the supply.
Hipkins defends lobbying role previously held by chief of staff
Hipkins is visiting his old school and a pie shop in Upper Hutt.
Hipkins says anti-transgender rights activist 'chasing headlines' over 'Orwellian' comments
The Green Party says public safety is at risk due to her Nazi supporters.
National leader Christopher Luxon falls to new low in poll
The poll puts Te Pāti Māori in kingmaker position.