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"Calling it a humanitarian disaster would be well warranted."
Derek Cheng: Oranga Tamariki boss pledges openness and honesty, then undercuts herself
Oranga Tamariki's handling of the Hawke's Bay case was woefully inadequate.
Fact-checking National's attack ad on the Government
After the PM's viral video the Nats made their own – the Herald fact-check all the claims.
Listen live: PM Jacinda Ardern joins Mike Hosking to discuss her 'nuclear moment'
It's time to deliver action, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Damning Oranga Tamariki review: Gaps in the work, poor consultation and relationships
Oranga Tamariki boss Grainne Moss has offered an apology but the family has declined it
'Tired, cross' Tolley told family, staff about Peters' pension overpayments
Tolley says she regrets telling sister confidential info: "I was tired and I was cross."
Taxpayers foot $100k bill for Stephen Colbert's NZ junket
Tourism NZ covered the cost of Colbert and his crew's accommodation and travel in NZ
Soper: Beehive boxing ring - Shane Jones vs Labour
COMMENT: Jones on a collision course with Labour over immigration rules.
Minister accused of 'atrocious' behaviour, ignoring Treaty
In a meeting about taking a Waitangi Tribunal claim, Davis leaned in and said 'Go for it.'
PM steps in to resolve partnership visa standoff
Jacinda Ardern says the changes to partnership visas will be reversed.
Shane Jones teases plans of NZ First anti-immigration policy
"How many new Kiwis do we want? What talents should they bring?" Jones asks.
Woman adopted at birth details abuse in state care
"It was supposed to be a place of safety, but it was the complete opposite."
Best of 2019: The PM's 'achievements' video has gone viral. But is she telling the truth?
The PM made 50 claims in a three-minute viral video – the Herald fact-checked them all.
Disability rights activist tells of 'cruel' abuse in state care
"I did not understand how people could be so cruel."
Two ticks green: National pledges conditional support for climate-change bills
National will support the Zero Carbon Act in second reading, and ETS bill in its first.
Day one as a National candidate and Bridges already defending Luxon
Luxon says Working For Families payments should be cut if the children aren't vaccinated.
Government urged to appoint Rural Health Commissioner
Rural doctor says rural people are not getting the same level of healthcare as city folk.
Ardern wraps up Bangkok summit with no RCEP
The PM's last meeting in Bangkok was about the RCEP trade deal.
Overhaul trucking industry, cycling group urges about fatalities
Trucks do fewer kilometres but cause more harm, the Cycling Action Network maintains.
Jacinda Ardern secures upgrade on China free trade deal
Jacinda Ardern and Premier Li Keqiang confirmed the upgrade during talks in Bangkok.
Two-year amnesty for 144,000 restricted and learner drivers
The Govt is putting a stop to the five-year time limit on restricted and learner licences.
Ardern gets down to business with movers and shakers
Jacinda Ardern has a sense of deja vu about the RCEP.
Ardern gets surprising words of welcome
The Thai PM suggests a very specific area for future co-operation with New Zealand.
Audrey Young: How the Green Party MPs rate
The Green Party has a handicap that no other party has to the same extent - ex MPs.
50 per cent increase in number of electricity hardship payments
The number of electricity and gas hardship payments has jumped by almost 5000 to 16,500.
Govt expresses concern over 'human rights situation' in China
NZ was one of 24 countries to join a statement condemning the treatment of Uighur Muslims.
Auckland residents: 'This is a step towards the militarisation of the police'
South Auckland residents have railed against the "Americanisation" of NZ's police force.
Ardern plans to talk rugby in Bangkok
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is preparing to attend her third East Asia Summit.
Super stoush: Winston to take stand as leaks lawsuit reaches court
National has consistently denied being behind the leaks, as has the public service.
Audrey Young: Jacinda Ardern's one night in Bangkok
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Power play: Rio Tinto and the smelter that plays wolf
Smelter's claim of precarious position is undermined by how often it has done this before.
'I'm not going to change': Shane Jones on PM's scoldings
There are two people who can boss Shane Jones about. Neither is PM Jacinda Ardern.
Government takes another look at partnership visas
Government takes another look at partnership visas after criticism from Indian community.