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OPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.
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Mainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.
Analysis: New job for top cop Andrew Coster win-win for National
ANALYSIS: The dignified exit gives a chance to appoint top cop in time for anti-gang laws.
Editorial: Coalition must be applauded for rapid response to emergency housing
OPINION: The Government has done a remarkable job in eight months.
Why NZ needs to decide what it wants from local government – Jeffrey McNeill
OPINION: Debate on local government's role resurfaces, highlighting current flaws.
The $3b child poverty price tag: Why the minister's not writing that cheque
Official advice shows it would cost $3b a year to meet the child poverty goals.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: WFH habits hitting Wellington's economy hard
OPINION: Mondays and Fridays are for WFH - working from home.
Matthew Hooton: This Govt is distracted on economy – and bigger problems loom
OPINION: The average four-person household is $1600 a month worse off than in mid-2022.
New poll results show closer fight between Hipkins, Luxon
It follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
Letters: It's official – New Zealand is in the hands of lobby groups
OPINION: 'It's time Christopher Luxon stepped up and brought his ministers into line.'
New sentencing laws to hit Parliament as progress on PM’s public service targets revealed
The Government's target regarding violent crime is considered 'at risk'.
The 'invasive' police search powers that convinced Justice Minister to ban gang patches in private homes
The home ban was opposed by several agencies as well as the Privacy Commissioner.
‘His presence was so pervasive’
Former National cabinet minister and Ngati Porou member Hekia Parata talks about Ngati Porou legend Sir Apirana Ngata. Video / Mark Mitchell
Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps
If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.
Service cuts ‘would make a broken system very much worse’: Alzheimers NZ
How will New Zealand handle the growing numbers of dementia cases?
PM defends Govt’s approach to health system in light of ED waiting room death
The woman's death reportedly came after staff had expressed concern about long wait times.
Luxon responds after 400 church leaders' open letter against Treaty Principles Bill
The Waitangi Tribunal has criticised the Act bill as unfair.
'Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bites
The PPTA says Ōrewa College is 'not alone in its plan to roster students home'.
Nats' tax position makes them more vulnerable – Thomas Coughlan
OPINION: National must consider an unpopular tax policy of its own.
Brown says councils must respect ratepayer money
'Finding savings isn’t a one-off exercise,' the Local Government Minister says.
Letters: Why would NZ repeal gun laws?; tough lessons for ABs
OPINION: 'Where were the All Blacks' dropped goal attempts?'
Under the spotlight: Criticising judiciary and democracy – Sasha Borissenko
OPINION: Have New Zealand's checks and balances been eroded?
Shane Te Pou: Time for PM to reflect on Kīngi Tūheitia’s call for unity
OPINION: Now to discuss the place of Māori in our culture and politics in the future.
‘Jobs for the boys’: Which former Nats MPs have been chosen for key government positions?
When governments hire ex-MPs, there is a risk of trust in politicians being eroded.
Public Service Commissioner: Top job still vacant a year on
It's been a year since the head of the public service announced he would retire.
Life after the Paralympics: Cyclist struggles on less than minimum wage
Big Read: The remarkable life of Paralympian Fraser Sharp.
Promise to begin new tunnel this term in doubt
Govt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.
Arena Williams: Time to honour what Kīngi Tūheitia stood for
OPINION: The Māori King reminded us what good leadership is.
'Concept of family doctors in NZ is dead': GPs warn of primary care collapse
Doctors liken Herald footage of people queuing for care as 'Third World'.
Editorial: The GP crisis and the patients left out in the cold
OPINION: 'The drip is turning to a trickle, which threatens to become a torrent.'
Watch: Auckland the big winner as Govt unveils $32.9b transport plan
The plan sets out how NZTA will spend its funding to improve and maintain the network.
Revealed: Why elective surgeries are cancelled at late notice
Health Minister Shane Reti asked top-level officials to provide a briefing on the issue.