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LGxit: Another council legs it from LGNZ
Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer highlighted LGNZ's support for elected members.
Simon Wilson: Let’s be honest - PPPs, tolls and the Investment Summit
Opinion: The Government's big play for foreign funding achieved far less than we're told.
Do two ATM withdrawals in a day make you a problem gambler? New government rules think it might
Current rules mean venue staff need to intervene after two withdrawals from an ATM.
Takeovers Panel probing NZME board coup attempt
'Doesn't look like they would be acting in concert': A lawyer on NZME moves.
Prime Minister's India trip and Act reveals local body election move | NZ Herald News Update
Narendra Modi calls for Christopher Luxon's support to address anti-India activities in New Zealand and Act reveals it is looking for candidates to run in local body elections.
Christopher Luxon dodges call to address ‘illegal anti-India activities’ in NZ
The comments came following Luxon's bilateral meeting with Narendra Modi.
Opinion: Why ‘woke’ debate misses the mark on justice and equality
'Woke' originated with African Americans urging awareness of injustice.
Analysis: School lunch programme is a disaster - here’s how we could fix it
ANALYSIS: Trawl through official documents offers some solutions to school lunch disaster.
‘Time for a clean-out’: Act reveals major election move
David Seymour is expected to speak to media later about the announcement.
‘High prices, risk of outages’: Warnings to new Energy Minister amid ‘tight’ electricity supply
Here's what he was told when he was appointed.
‘Needs to be on their radar in major way’: Peters urges US to focus on China warships in Pacific
Peters is to meet with Trump officials, including Marco Rubio, in Washington.
‘Surprised’ telcos worry about levy rise, Starlink in the gun as Goldsmith outlines reforms
Consumer advocates and the industry are at odds. PLUS: Updates on two crypto liquidations.
Analysis: PM's trade talk revival invigorates India visit but can he keep the momentum?
ANALYSIS: Will the revived talks help fulfill Luxon's promise to secure a deal in 2026?
Free trade negotiations to restart with India as Luxon begins visit
Luxon has promised to deliver a trade deal with India within his first term.
Number of Kiwis on benefit has jumped up by 22,000 - the size of these NZ towns
The minister says an increase was expected but an expert warns of tough times ahead.
Letters: Rassie Erasmus is a rugby coaching giant
OPINION: South African Rugby is one of the finest examples of the success of a diversity.
First official talks between NZ, US trade representatives as Trump rolls out tariffs
Todd McClay's meeting with US trade representative Jamieson Greer lasted 45 minutes.
Ryan Bridge: Luxon is on a roll, he's not about to get rolled
OPINION: Nobody’s foolish enough yet to think changing horses midstream will fix problem.
Letters: Trudeau’s tariff riposte was brave, not cringeworthy
OPINION: 'Does anyone remember the concept of tough love?'
Claire Trevett: Polls point to white-knuckle year for National MPs and Luxon
Luxon's insurance policies are his coalition partners' and National's love of power.
Free-trade deal hopes at heart of Luxon’s India visit
Luxon has set himself a deadline to get the deal by the 2026 election.
Law firm says ruling over permit to kill wildlife causing ‘big headaches’ for developers
Recent High Court decision finds permit issued to NZTA was unlawful.
Govt’s summit a success, despite Labour winning contest over having most kids
The Government pulled off a successful infrastructure summit in Auckland.
'Coalition of the willing': PM Christopher Luxon confirms potential Ukraine peace role
Christopher Luxon prepares to head to India ahead of key trade talks.
NZDF prepares medics for disaster relief amid severe weather events
The exercise simulates a severe weather event on a Pacific Island.
Govt reject advice to lower cancer screening age further for Māori, Pasifika
The Government is focused on 'need, not race'.
Putin reacts to ceasefire proposal and investors welcomed for summit | NZ Herald News Update
Vladimir Putin has signalled support for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, and overseas investors are welcomed on day two of the Infrastructure Investment Summit. Video / NZ Herald
Opinion: You don’t fix an education system by tearing it apart
OPINION: The thing is not all children learn in the same way.
‘India is a hard market to crack’: Luxon’s high-stakes trade mission
New Zealand exports $718 million of goods to India annually without an FTA.
Travel plans on cards as China proposes sending new Antarctic base via New Zealand
A new Chinese base could mean more ship visits.
Thomas Coughlan: Luxon finds his happy place, courting investment to NZ
The Government was at its strongest at the investment summit this week.
Collins ‘not aware’ of DEI quotas in public service after Peters’ comments
There are targets in a public service plan.
Audrey Young: Bayly’s 2-week holiday becomes 3; school lunches flown in from Oz
OPINION: Taking a break is understandable. Blurring the facts is not.