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115 days: Green MP spends half her political career suspended
Darleen Tana hasn't been seen at Parliament for more than half her career as an MP.
Revealed: The top crimes witnessed by Kiwis
A new poll reveals the most common crimes in New Zealand.
NZTA urgently investigated safety concerns raised by train bosses against KiwiRail
The operators of the Auckland and Wellington networks wrote to NZTA about their concerns.
MP returns to Parliament after son’s tragic death
Act MP Mark Cameron is returning to Parliament after his son's tragic death.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The slow death of linear TV – sadly Newshub is just the start
OPINION: Newshub is so far the biggest loss in the slow death of linear TV in NZ.
Editorial: KiwiRail bosses jump ship as ferry future hangs in the balance
Who will run the Interislander ferry service in the years to come?
Thomas Coughlan: Housing policy leaves anti-density backers nowhere to run
OPINION: Chris Bishop plans to 'flood' the market with housing.
Labour warns Oranga Tamariki cuts will ‘decimate’ youth justice system
Oranga Tamariki is expected to publicise what jobs are gone in August.
Mayor Wayne Brown's 'Biden moment'
The Mayor of Auckland accidentally revealed confidential information during a public meeting, and compared himself to the US president and his forgetfulness. Video / AC
Claire Trevett: PM's Nato trip perfectly timed for US, UK schmoozing
OPINION: There'll be plenty of high-level chat about what Trump 2.0 might bring.
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PM says NZ can have a 'good relationship' with new Labour-led UK govt
Christopher Luxon is set to fly out on Monday to attend the Nato summit.
'Butt out, Wellington': Auckland Council votes against higher speed limits
Auckland Council will oppose the Government plan to raise speed limits, but can't stop it.
Oranga Tamariki boss to take leave for surgery
Te Kani has overseen a restructure process which will mean hundreds of job cuts.
Anti-gang laws softened but still likely to breach Bill of Rights Act
A select committee report ignores suggestions to make the law more Bora-consistent.
Minister defends mental health targets despite absence of data
Matt Doocey says he's confident they can be achieved.
Focus Live: Christopher Luxon and Matt Doocey speak to media
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey speak to the media. Video / NZ Herald
Govt unveils plans to 'flood' cities with more housing
Size and balcony requirements will be gone as part of sweeping changes announced today.
Opinion: 'Insulting, untrue' – Govt's primary school testing risks the tail wagging the dog
OPINION: Language ability, test-taking skills, anxiety or motivation distort test results.
Christopher Luxon live in studio with Kerre Woodham
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham live. Video / Newstalk ZB
Inside Economics: Could synthetic milk sink the dairy industry?
Could fake milk ruin our economy, and what should we make of the latest tech 'hype cycle'?
Govt launches 'urgent' review into Wairoa flood response
The community had expressed concern the bar at the river mouth hadn't been opened up.
Govt introduces standardised testing in primary schools
The 'progress monitoring' checks will focus on reading, writing and maths.
PM to travel to US for Nato summit with security a key focus
Ukraine war and China are likely to be on the agenda.
Focus Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford's education announcement
Christopher Luxon & Erica Stanford make an education announcement. Video / NZ Herald
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: 'If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it' - we need certainty on Whānau Ora
OPINION: 'The Government continues to pursue a narrow-minded, anti-Māori agenda.'
‘Significantly more prevention work required’: Minister warned of hurdles in youth crime reduction target
Police Minister was told the target was ambitious and would require other agencies.
Climate cringe: Why Niwa was nervous about buying 'large American ute'
Officials considered having no branding on the controversial $170k utes.
Welcome Project Orange: the new name for project to replace ferries
New ferries will be some time away but the project to replace them has a new name.
Focus Live: Paul Goldsmith speaks to media
Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to the media. Video / NZ Herald
Finance Minister unreceptive to calls for new finance monitoring unit
New Zealand warned it's not immune from the risk that Budgets start lacking credibility.
Editorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff morale
OPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.
Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'
Law and order will be the Government's focus.
Police Minister claims NZDF misunderstood Govt boot camps, promises ‘heavy Defence involvement’
A boot camp pilot was set to begin this month.