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PM says 'abject failure of leadership at top' as Coster lobs fresh claims at Police Minister

The newly resigned former police boss yesterday unleashed a fresh disclosure timeline.

Questions remain on unity in Te Pāti Māori following long-awaited AGM

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was reinstated, but Tākuta Ferris stayed out of the hui.

'An uphill battle': Disestablishment of Māori health authority to be challenged in court hearing

The Governments decision to disestablish Māori health authority is being challenged in high court today.

Rod McNaughton: The hidden curriculum in the new tertiary strategy

OPINION: A new IP policy lets academics, not universities, lead research spin-offs.

Air New Zealand cabin crew strike: Union claims it'll be sorted by the end of the week

E tū union tells Herald NOW that strikes for two groups have been called off, but more progress is needed to reach a fair deal for short haul crew.

Should New Zealand Follow Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban?

B416's Cecilia Robinson unpacks Australia’s landmark decision to kick under-16s off major platforms, and whether a similar move could work here.

ASB chief economist: This is the turning point for the economy

ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley explains why falling inflation and easing interest rates could shift New Zealand’s economy back into gear.

Christopher Luxon in studio with Heather du Plessis-Allan

Christopher Luxon in studio with Heather du Plessis-Allan.

Shark spotted circling off Te Arai Beach in North Auckland

Families were left scrambling after a shark was spotted metres from shore off of a Northern Auckland beach. Video / Rosh Kumararathna

Clock ticking for Bay growers as 350 water consents near expiry

Around 350 consents, including 240 relating to horticulture, will expire on Oct 1, 2026.

How to respond: Building portfolios for a lower-return investment world

Private equity and private debt are still tipped for returns above 7% a year.

Two people injured after jetboat crash in Wairarapa

The incident occurred during the opening round of the NZ Jetsprint Championship.

Auckland family violence refuge full as demand surges before Christmas

Grenville Hendricks links rising domestic violence to cost-of-living strain.

Knife attack in car during drug deal ends in collision with heritage park building

The victim crashed through a fence into Nelson’s Founders Heritage Park while fleeing.

'I want to get out now': Violent offender's prison term to stretch beyond 20 years

Hoki Matete was the first woman to be given preventive detention for serious violence.

Measles locations named where attendees must contact Healthline 'urgently'

People there on or before November 30 may now be infectious with measles.