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Ardern warns Nat tax will erode savings, Willis decries 'political mischief making'

Ardern warned National would stoke inflation, National said the attack was 'laughable'.

Big Read: OIA report card on government agencies and their compliance with the law

From worst to best - where government departments stand on the OIA.

A republic? We already have one, a King's Counsel argues

OPINION: A King's Counsel offers his view on our relationship with the monarchy.

Jarrod Gilbert: Do we have the will to tackle issues behind Māori imprisonment?

OPINION: Māori are part of the overall drop in prisoner numbers but not in per cent terms.

Briefings to Jacinda Ardern show extent of mental health crisis' effect on young Kiwis

More children and teens are experiencing serious distress, but services can't keep up.

Shaw doubles down on Greens in Govt; wants Cabinet jobs post-2023

Reinstated co-leader James Shaw wants Greens around the Cabinet table for a third term.

Capital commuter gloom: Bus driver shortage to increase threefold

One company has lost 25 drivers in the space of four months, leaving it 60 drivers short.

Tax on a tax - officials recommend letting Govt keep GST on unemployment insurance

Officials recommend letting the Government keep GST earned on unemployment insurance fees.

Greenpeace sceptical as Government signs deal with agriculture to reduce emissions

The Government hopes the agriculture sector can reduce emissions with tech.

Mayoral candidate Wayne Brown wants to glue pictures of journalist to urinals

Candidate upset journalist had "dug out" his age.

Surprise appearance: PM wows crowd as wearable arts model

Ardern made a surprise appearance at Friday night's wearable art awards in Wellington.

Radio star on quitting Auckland, finding love - and his bid to be mayor

The talkback host and mayoral candidate is stepping up for the love of his family.

Sir Ian Taylor: Sorry Willie Jackson, we're not 'useless Māori' because we don't speak te reo

OPINION: Some people only have one interpretation of a Māori world view - theirs.

Thomas Coughlan: National saves itself from British Budget blowback, but questions over cuts remain

National mounts urgent clean-up job as UK PM's tax plans backfire on New Zealand.

NZ joins 'sham' condemnation over Russia referenda

Referenda in occupied Ukraine to stay under Russia rule labelled illegal and rigged.

Herald mayoral debate: Efeso Collins and Wayne Brown go head-to-head

Neither Brown or Collins will commit to a ceiling on rates.

Focus: Herald journalists discuss the Auckland mayoral debate

Liam Dann, Simon Wilson and Fran O'Sullivan come together after the NZ Herald Auckland mayoral race live debate to discuss Efeso Collins and Wayne Brown's performance. Video / NZ Herald

National's Simon O'Connor faces challengers in re-selection bid

The Tāmaki MP faces a rare challenge in his electorate, which he's held since 2011.