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Govt to clarify whether farm kids are safe collecting eggs and watering plants

The Government will consult with stakeholders until September.

Audrey Young: Outspoken MP Tamatha Paul says she doesn't mean to be provocative

The MP is the youngest of 7, was school Dux, and first in her family to go to university.

Health NZ considering sending cancer patients to Oz, citing gynaecologist shortage

NZ has half as many gynaecology oncologists per capita as is recommended internationally.

Tamatha Paul on why she is loving being an MP

Tamatha Paul, the Green MP for Wellington Central, believes she can still make a difference from Opposition. Video / Mark Mitchell

'More spin than a front load washing machine': Hipkins blasts Willis for 10-minute cost of living 'sermon'

Meanwhile, PM took aim at Labour for "taxing and borrowing" policy that "didn't work".

PM Luxon grilled on hiking board member fee ranges

He said it was necessary to make the roles attractive. Video / Mark Mitchell

Ministers agree to raise board members' pay ranges by up to 80%

The increase for Crown bodies comes as the Govt celebrates tax relief it has introduced.

Government to ban surcharges on card payments

The Government plans to ban surcharges on most in-store card payments by May next year. Video / NZ Herald

'Frankly outrageous': Government making thousands more building products available in New Zealand

The minister says thousands of overseas building products have been given the green light.

Waikato med school business case beats Auckland and Otago – but only just

The Government has released new information on the planned school.

‘Alarming’: Peters on 'careless' immigration, and his ‘friend’ Farage

Winston Peters tells the Herald why Kiwis should vote NZ First over National and Act.

NZ First leader Winston Peters on the Government's new Parent Boost Visa

He stressed the need for the migrants to pay their own costs and not rely on the taxpayer. Video / Mark Mitchell

Winston Peters on ‘alarming developments’ from immigration

The NZ First leader gave his observations of what’s happening overseas. Video / Mark Mitchell

'Miscommunication': DoC backtracks over call that could have cost 700 jobs at Otago mine

Hundreds of jobs are on the line in an Otago mine.

Editorial: It's time to fully review our local government structure

OPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.

Both sides reckon the election is in the bag, one of them is wrong – Thomas Coughlan

OPINION: Everyone thinks they can win the next election. Someone must be wrong, but who?