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Other authorities are using substantially more debt to pay for water projects.
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Ready to meet King Charles, Luxon gears up to travel to Samoa for CHOGM trip; with sunken ship an issue
The PM's adamant the Manawanui saga won't detract from official events.
Oranga Tamariki accepts reoffending possible as boot camp pilot teens return to community
The three-month in-residence phase has finished but now the 'hard work is just beginning'.
Opinion: 'Problematic decisions' - Wellington's council has stopped listening to residents
OPINION: 'Many people support cycleways - just not the council’s approach to them'.
Government to pilot ‘outcomes contracts’ in social investment push
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Christopher Luxon on this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting
Prime Minister Chris Luxon is adamant the saga surrounding the sunken HMNZS Manawanui off the coast of Samoa won’t overshadow this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.
Ayesha Verrall contests Winston Peters’ conflict claim about ‘relative’ working on smoking regulation
Peters made the claim while speaking under Parliamentary privilege in the House.
Government gives migrant partners work rights, overturning Labour ban
The partners of some migrants will have greater work rights.
Te Pāti Māori claims police operation targeting Mongrel Mob was ‘terrorism’ with ‘racist agenda’
Mitchell said the police were 'extremely sensitive and careful'.
Simeon Brown on appointing an observer to the Wellington City Council
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown on appointing an observer to the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Relentless attacks': Thousands descend on Parliament for workers’ rights protest
Crowds gathered on Parliament's lawn to protest Government policies.
It's Personal with Anika Moa - the RNZ podcast episode featuring former Minister Kiri Allan
Former Minister Kiri Allan talks to musician Anika Moa in a podcast RNZ didn't want you to hear. Video / RNZ
Christopher Luxon defends Andrew Bayly
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defends Small Business Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / Mark Mitchell
David Seymour on Crown observer for Wellington City Council
Act leader David Seymour on the Government appointing an observer to the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
One general electorate to be cut for next election
Stats NZ has confirmed the changes following the release of the 2023 Census results.
'Small wine tasting': Andrew Bayly corrects answer in House about workplace insult incident
Labour says there are still 'massive questions' about the Bayly situation.
800% more third strikers under the Govt's changes to toughen Three Strikes 2.0 – but will it make us safer?
Is the price tag of tens of millions of dollars worth a policy that may not work?
Aussie aged care firm offers Kiwis up to $10k, free housing to cross ditch for jobs
This latest recruitment drive comes as our aged care sector faces shortfalls.
Darleen Tana 'relieved' after she's ousted from Parliament
Darleen Tana has been removed from Parliament.
National's Andrew Bayly questioned on controversial insult
National's Andrew Bayly is questioned about controversial insult upon his return to Parliament. Video / Parliament TV
Watch: 'Must do better' – Mayor says tough decisions ahead after Government appoints observer
The Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.
Letters to the Editor: Minister Shane Jones a refreshing change
OPINION: Herald readers share their views.
Simeon Brown appoints Crown observer
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has decided to place a Crown observer on Wellington City Council following its decision to reopen its long-term plan. Video / NZ Herald
Chicken katsu, butter chicken, lasagne: David Seymour’s new $3 school lunches revealed
The new lunch programme starts in Term 1, 2025.
'I wasn't': Andrew Bayly maintains he wasn't drunk when he insulted worker
Bayly apologised last week, claiming he thought his comments were 'light-hearted'.
PM Christopher Luxon addresses youths 'protesting' from justice facility roof
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks on the demands from youths who occupied the rooftop of their youth justice facility. Video / NZ Herald
Labour decries Govt ‘subverting’ proper process on Three Strikes changes
The Criminal Bar Association fears the impact the bill will have.
Political leaders respond to comments made by Minister Andrew Bayly
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the complaints made about Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / NZ Herald
Abuse in Care: Government releases details of national apology
The apology will take place on November 12.
Spy agencies silent on Israel-Iran leak amid US investigation
NZ spy agencies are silent on leaks of secret documents linked to Israel's Iran plans.
Claire Trevett: Andrew Bayly sent to Last Chance Land in latest saga of MPs behaving boorishly
OPINION: There are rude people everywhere - but politicians always get dobbed in.
Minister mulls dissolving Ihumātao committee after four years, $500k spent and no solution
The group tasked with deciding the future of Ihumātao has been told it could be dissolved.
Simon Wilson: What's the difference between Wayne Brown and Tory Whanau?
OPINION: The Auckland and Wellington mayors have more in common than you might think.
Government toughens Three Strikes 2.0, likely to include thousands more offenders
The new regime will now be retrospective, with a lower threshold for a first strike