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OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Thomas Coughlan.
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Waterbeds, wine coolers and wool bathing shorts: What Consumers Price Index tells us about our past
The CPI has been around for more than 100 years, so is a window to our past.
Helen Clark on 20 years since Iraq war and why New Zealand didn’t join
Helen Clark speaks with the Herald to mark 20 years since the invasion.
Former PM Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford to marry this month
'And to Clarke, let’s finally get married,' Ardern said when she left politics.
Derek Cheng: Gun law reforms and the spectre of March 15 - safety vs freedom, and why there’s no perfect answer
What will change and what might change in a new Arms Act to be passed this term
‘A disease’: NZ’s broken infrastructure likely to trudge into the future
There has been an abject lack of long-term planning for decades.
NZDF in crisis – our ships can’t sail, planes can’t fly and soldiers have left in droves
NZDF documents reveal depleted military as plumbers labelled 'strategic' trades.
David Fisher: NZDF needs a lot of cash and Judith Collins could be the way to get it
Analysis: NZDF needs people, equipment, a clear direction - and a lot of money.
Richard Prebble: What I predict will happen in 2024
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Claire Trevett: Luxon's dire interview of no answers
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Claire Trevett.
How Kiwis are buying their drugs on social media – and on the darknet
Getting drugs via Facebook, Snapchat or Instagram is "a real wake-up call".
Tania Te Rangingangana Simpson recognised for services to governance and Māori
Tania Simpson is being honoured for services to governance and Māori.
Orthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours list
Thirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.
High honour for master carver who was once told he was a 'failure'
Master carver Clive Fugill has been made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Explainer: How New Zealand's Honours system works
The previous Government put together this year's New Year Honours list.
Whangamatā GP awarded QSM
Dr Michael Miller is acknowledged for services to rural health in the New Year Honours.
'I had to sacrifice a lot': Fifa women’s football head appointed dame
Aucklander Sarai Bareman has been head of women's football at Fifa since 2016.
The Havelock North man who made our mountains safer
Hamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.
‘Sport is the way community survives’: Bruce Nairn awarded Queen’s Service Medal
50 years ago, this QSM recipient set target to volunteer 10 per cent of his working week.
Sir Ian Mune: 'I don't want my kids calling me Sir Dad'
"I wish my wife was here," new knight companion of NZ Order of Merit says.
Restorative justice champion gets QSM
Jenny Saywood was a founding member of Restorative Justice in Whanganui in 1999.
'Lifelong' healing journey: Rotorua woman honoured for violence prevention work
“I was born into a violent environment. That’s all I ever knew."
New Year Honour recognises the '17yo farm boy from Marua' who became a table tennis great
James Morris, 71, has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Volunteering work earns Carla Donson honour
Donson first started volunteering when she was 14.
Dr Cherie Chu-Fuluifaga recognised for work in education
“Never in my lifetime I thought I would be getting this type of honour.”
Ōtaki woman honoured for services to community-led development, governance and education
Mary-Jane Rivers says founding Inspiring Communities has been the highlight of her career.
Alzheimer’s and dementia advocate Alister Robertson acknowledged
New Year Honours recipient is fighting for care and support - and quashing misconceptions.
Granddaughter of late Sir James Hēnare says serving Māori community 'a privilege'
Rowena Tana, 63, has received a QSM for services to the Māori community.
Julie King's service to education recognised
Julie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.
Dental professional honoured in New Year list
Barbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.
Bonnie Sue’s dedication to health sector honoured
She has advocated for the health of communities in the Whanganui region for 25 years.