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PM Chris Hipkins to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping

PM's office has confirmed he will meet with Xi during his trip to China next week.

'Sorry': Protester who incited Parliament protest fires hadn't been in trouble before

Now he's serving home detention after being sentenced in court.

Experts sound worries over support for Long Covid sufferers

Leading experts worry Long Covid sufferers are still being let down by the health system.

NZ's biggest builders: The contenders with $100m-plus workloads

They're nipping at the heels of the biggest operators.

American multinational 3M confirms NZ job cuts

The manufacturing conglomerate announced a global restructure in April.

‘Covid isn’t over’: Kiwi travellers caught out by virus while abroad

The average claim is $1500 for Kiwis on holiday.

Highest-paid public sector bosses: Top earner's 30% bump to $1.4m

After years of pay restraint, state sector pay is on the up again.

Shock as popular Auckland salon chain closes

A client was in the middle of her appointment when the stylist came to her in tears.

Konei founder: Economic development cuts will make outcomes worse for community

Manawa Udy says business is essential to help Māori and Pasifika thrive in Aotearoa.

Shane Jones: World Health Organisation needs reform - not fattening

Opinion: Proposal for agency to be given binding legal powers over countries needs outing.

Is Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising story

The Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.

'A full circle moment': Sir Ashley Bloomfield recalls father's MBE during investiture ceremony

He was knighted today in recognition of his service to public health during pandemic.

Failed Auckland housing developer owes creditors $40m

Delays, material shortages and pandemic-driven cost overruns blamed.

How did our drinking habits change during the pandemic?

The results may shock you.

Covid-19 numbers: 14,371 new cases, 49 deaths in past week

The total number of deaths from the disease is now 2942.

Auckland fast-food outlets insolvent after pandemic 'killed' business, owe $300k to IRD

The Commercial Bay and Westfield Albany outlets went into liquidation last month.