Aussie diplomat's partner may not be allowed diversion for assault charge
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Editorial: Kāinga Ora decision to shun wool in state housing is baffling and must be reviewed
OPINION: Ignoring a Government directive, the move is another blow to NZ's wool sector.
Labour MP Arena Williams: A second summer – and still no new ferries
OPINION: NZ still remains without a reliable Cook Strait connection.
Children’s Minister disappointed but ‘relieved’ bootcamp absconders found after alleged carjacking
It follows the tragic passing of one bootcamp participant due to a car accident.
'Huge shift in values': How Govt is squeezing more money from conservation land
Proposals could swell DoC's annual budget by $200m, still well short of what's ideal
Shane Te Pou: Sorry Solicitor-General, an empty apology for abuse in care isn't enough
OPINION: The Solicitor-General used disgraceful tactics against our people.
Canterbury fire rages on as Labour continues pressure on the government | NZ Herald News Update
The fire on Castle Hill, Canterbury continues to burn as it has since Thursday this week. Labour continues to press the governments policies as Franklin road prepares to re-open.
Thomas Coughlan: Govt survives under scrutiny, but crisis in health becoming undeniable
Against all odds, the Government walked away from this week largely unscathed.
Swarbrick on ‘probably’ the Greens' toughest year
The party is preparing for a significant policy announcement tomorrow.
Pharmac to fund breakthrough breast cancer drug
The agency announces new drugs for breast and lung cancer.
'Unacceptable': Chhour slams Oranga Tamariki for not telling her of second bootcamp abscondee
The Children's Minister yesterday was only aware of one participant who had absconded.
Missing bootcamp teen who absconded from fellow participant's tangi had been in youth justice facility
The boy had been granted bail on 'compassionate grounds' to attend tangi.
Pete Hodgson: Dunedin Hospital project – the anatomy of a debacle and the warning for other regions
OPINION: Other regions please take note. Dysfunction might soon be coming your way too.
Bootcamp youth dies after accident, another on the run after absconding from mate's tangi
The Herald understands the death was caused by a car accident.
Govt floats new deficit measure, Labour says it is ‘shifting the goalposts’
A surplus might be easier to hit without Crown entity deficits weighing on government.
NZTA says new revenue needed and is discussing structure of debts
The transport agency will have a $6b annual deficit by the end of the decade.
Govt target to train 500 new police officers could miss deadline – police
The target's timeline was a source of tension within the coalition at one point.
The minister who (might) save Christmas (parades)
The Regulation Ministry's tipline has received a complaint about Santa's seat belt.
McClay: Blame me if no India trade deal this term – not Luxon
Luxon made the promise of an agreement last year.
Audrey Young: Put up or apologise – Verrall walks a fine line with Levy slur
OPINION: Prosecuting your case is very different to attacking someone personally.
Boys boost NZ maths and science scores, girls’ scores drop
Attendance linked to scores: 20% of Year 9s fail TIMSS maths benchmark due to disruption.
Editorial: Do public servants really not deserve Christmas?
OPINION: Grinchy spending cuts mean no Christmas do for many employed by the Government.
Staff working off-duty to keep national rescue centre operating – Govt steps in
Additional funding has been announced for more staff to keep watch at the centre.
Competition shake-up: 'Ambitious' reviews of Commerce Act, ComCom
Government to crack down on 'creeping acquisitions'.
Spending cuts will help growth; tax system unfair on workers – Treasury
The new Treasury Secretary noted New Zealand's lack of a tax on capital gains was unusual.
Govt announces sweeping changes to limit farm-to-forestry conversions
Govt says measures will protect productive farmland and allow sustainable forestry growth.
MSD ‘concerned’ one-in-four beneficiaries getting paid wrong
The minister admitted it was 'challenging'.
Opinion: Privatisation by stealth – education changes opening the door to private interests
OPINION: Govt responsible for the education of all our children and should not outsource.
Richard Prebble: The coalition Govt is creating red tape as fast as Labour
OPINION: David Seymour's regulation-busting ministry needed more than ever.
Simon Bridges: We must act now to fix our broken energy sector
OPINION: To put it simply, the sector is broken, with weak competition.
‘We got that wrong’: Electoral Commission accepts failure over Manurewa Marae voting base selection
The commission admits its mitigation plan was not sufficient.
China ‘changed the game’: Defence plan impacted as ‘things got worse in world’, Collins says
The plan has been repeatedly delayed.
Boris Johnson on NZ joining Aukus, the ‘wonderful’ haka, Jacinda Ardern and Covid
The ex-UK PM opens up on the sub deal and the controversial haka ahead of his NZ visit.
PM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'
Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.