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Children 'getting the bash' from Oranga Tamariki staff as abuse in care rises

Examples included young people getting punched and hit in the head.

Watch live: Greens deliver alternative budget, Swarbrick takes battle to ‘right-wing’

The Greens held their State of the Planet event on Wednesday.

Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn bill

Dame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ Parliament

‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.

Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.

NZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith makes retail crime announcement

Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice and Nicole McKee Associate Minister of Justice make retail crime announcement

NZ Herald Live: Green Party co-leaders to deliver State of the Planet address

Green Party Co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick will deliver their State of the Planet kōrero

Eleven days of butter chicken: Principals report more problems with school lunches

Schools meet with catering area manager, but still no clear solutions to lunch issues.

Govt considers bespoke regional tax and concessions to spur growth

Could the Government adopt different tax rules for different regions?

Luxon poised to meet Vietnam’s ‘Big Four’; plays down China tensions

The looming spector of China in the Pacific will be top of Luxon's mind in capital Hanoi.

Jenée Tibshraeny: What will become of Andrew Bayly’s ambitious reform agenda?

OPINION: Will Nicola Willis pick up more of the mantle of commerce change?

Editorial: How the Gangs Act shifted headlines from delays to crackdown successes

OPINION: 3037 charges against gang members in Operation Nickel, including serious crimes.

Simon Wilson: Chris Bishop is ‘proud to be an urbanist’ and I’m thrilled to hear it

OPINION: Transport Minister Chris Bishop dreams of a denser Auckland built around transit.

‘I couldn’t afford the pain relief’: New report shines light on true cost of dental care

Nancy pulled her rotten tooth at home due to high dental costs.

Govt mulls extending repeat prescriptions, doctors warn it may lead to ‘catastrophic’ GP shortages

Patients may be able to go longer without seeing a doctor for a repeat prescription.

Watch live: PM speaks to Hosking before Vietnam trip amid domestic pressure over MP’s exit

As Luxon prepares to fly to Vietnam one of his ministers has resigned.

Govt to decide on retail crime group advising stronger citizen’s arrest and use of force powers

The group's chairman wants retailers to be able to defend their property.

Govt seeks feedback on taxing charity-owned businesses

IRD consultation document reveals 11,700 charities reported business income in 2024.

Claire Trevett: Why Andrew Bayly didn’t stand a chance of staying as a minister

Resign or be sacked were the only options for Andrew Bayly.