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$90k Govt contracts for Māori advice goes to Nanaia Mahuta's family members

A spokesperson said Nanaia Mahuta had no involvement in the appointment of family members.

Opinion: Why Julie Anne Genter's secret letter is not a storm in a teacup

After all the secrecy, accusations, and headlines, Julie Anne Genter walks away on top.

Bryce Edwards: Was Govt's climate plan watered down by lobbying?

ANALYSIS: Was last week's major climate change announcement a case of vested interests?

Revealed: Green MP's secret transport letter released in full

Three years after Genter sent the controversial note, the Herald can reveal what it says.

Bloomfield has Covid, isolating in Geneva after attending health summit

Bloomfield travelled to Switzerland with Health Minister Andrew Little.

Focus: PM Ardern goes after social media companies and keyboard warriors in Harvard speech

PM Jacinda Ardern takes aim at social media companies and ‘keyboard warriors’ during her Harvard Commencement speech. Video / Harvard University

Fourth Covid vaccine jab approved for 'most vulnerable' Kiwis

Second boosters to get sign-off for people at most risk of falling very ill from Covid-19.

PM's White House meeting with Joe Biden confirmed

The PM's announcement comes eight years since the last White House meeting.

PM Jacinda Ardern's US tightrope walk on gun reforms

Gun reforms were a focus for PM Jacinda Ardern's meetings with Senators in DC.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 26 May, 2022

Our Prime Minister talks gun reform in the US, rising gang tensions continue in Auckland and how guidelines around school uniforms could change in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

PM Jacinda Ardern meets Senator Jon Ossoff

PM Jacinda Ardern meeting Senator Jon Ossoff in his office at DC. Video / Claire Trevett

Live: 'Change is possible' - Ardern meets US lawmakers over guns; Biden meeting up in air

PM set to reveal whether Joe Biden visit will go ahead.

Improving access to justice for the poor: What Budget 2022 will do, but is it enough?

Government shifts legal aid dial, but a full-time minimum wage earner still won't qualify

Shane Te Pou: Lessons to be learnt from Aussie election result

OPINION: The first and most obvious is "be careful what you wish for".

Ministers sometimes call ambassadors - Brownlee

Gerry Brownlee says Nanaia Mahuta should be in contact with ambassador in Moscow.

Luxon wants answers after 'horrific' Auckland night of gun crime

National leader says the Government needs to get guns off the street.