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Dunedin hospital czar's $2500 per day exceeds public sector scale

Evan Davies has been appointed Crown manager for the New Dunedin Hospital build.

What to expect from PM's state of the nation today - and unveiling of election date

ANALYSIS: The National Party leader is yet to comment on major world events.

New law targeting the worst offenders barely used

The Herald reveals the number of times a first strike has been used in the first 5 months.

Spies release Rainbow Warrior papers

Documents show how NZSIS helped crack the case against France – and what might have been.

Home detention vs prison: How much we really spend to keep offenders locked in

New figures show sentenced inmate numbers rose to 5761 in September 2025.

Winston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed note

His viral cowboy-themed campaign ad sparked a wave of horse gifts abroad.

Fishing backlash victory: Jones scraps marlin bycatch plan but wider battle looms

The proposal would have allowed commercial boats to keep and sell marlin bycatch.

Tough medicine: Nicola Willis eyes scalpel for health spending in 2026 Budget

The Finance Minister also explains her thinking on fossil fuel imports and asset sales.

Ryman miscalculated staff holiday pay, makes $24m provision in accounts

Retirement village company one of many that miscalculated holiday pay.

Winston Peters recovering from pre-Christmas operation

When asked if he was still riding horses, he said he was having to take it easy.

Electricity Authority to get tougher fines as power company penalties soar

From next year, big breaches could cost power firms up to $10m or more.

More than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades

The Transport Minister has been told by officials to decide on his priorities.

‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push

David Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions.

Penk, Reti offer small businesses a $15,000 AI leg-up

The modestly funded six-month scheme will be by invitation only.

How 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the election

OPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.

Fishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summer

Taking prohibited toheroa can mean a $500 fine or a court prosecution.