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

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

Chris Abercrombie: NCEA changes must build on what works, not destroy it

OPINION: Reform should be thoughtful, build on its strengths and listen to communities.

'English-first': Changes confirmed for NZ passport will place English before te reo Māori

The current passport, with te reo Māori text first, came into effect in 2021.

Editorial: Address signs of leaky homes 2.0 before the rot sets in

OPINION: Building inspectors seeing more low-quality work fear history repeating.

Bryce Wilkinson: Attracting overseas investment: A step forward, but not far enough

OPINION: The Government's proposed bill is timid compared to earlier hopes.

High Court extends asset freeze for Du Val founders over $300m debt

The court upheld the FMA's orders, including a travel ban on the Clarkes.

Dropping livestock numbers dominate red meat sector event

'New Zealand currently faces over-capacity in the processing industry.'

Foreign buyers ban: Peters says change to be announced this year, denies 'softening'

No formal proposal has gone before David Seymour, the minister in charge.

National joins Labour to back bill protecting workers talking about pay

Camilla Belich's bill aims to end enforceable pay secrecy clauses in New Zealand.

Audrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikes

OPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.

Labour calls for free tests as Government struggles with cervical cancer elimination

Health officials say there is no funding for free HPV self-tests for most people.

Reserve Bank's employee benefits: Gold standard or pretty standard?

ANALYSIS: $800 for a home office, $500 wellness allowance and 15 days' wellness leave.

Chris Bishop tells councils to stop plan changes ahead of RMA reforms

The Government pauses council plan changes ahead of the new RMA coming into effect.

LGNZ Conference: Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale calls for a review of local government sector

LGNZ Conference: Tauranga Mayor calls for a review of local government sector. Video / Herald NOW

Coalition cracks? Leaders dismiss claims Govt in disarray over UN letter

But they appeared on different pages about the Government's formal response.

Tax break? Govt urged to make it cheaper for employers to provide health insurance

But the change could cost the Crown hundreds of millions of dollars.