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Te Pāti Māori ‘devastated’ after MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp dies

The Tāmaki Makaurau MP was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2024.

'Vanity-belief community': NZ abandons global alliance, concerns reputation at risk

One group said it was an 'international embarrassment'.

Richard Prebble: How history warns against the Greens' fiscal ambitions

OPINION: The party has proposed a radical overhaul of New Zealand's tax system.

Could companies sue for compensation under Seymour's controversial bill?

Labour's Willie Jackson says he doesn't trust Regulation Minister David Seymour.

Cristean Monreal: If we keep sprawling to Hamilton, what happens to the heart of Auckland?

OPINION: Auckland's $5b City Rail Link is lighting the way for urban intensification.

Government says Ngāpuhi negotiations cannot be open-ended: 'It can't be as long as forever'

While NZ First's bill pushes one settlement, the Treaty Minister says all options remain.

Audrey Young: Why NZ is slow to loudly support US strikes on Iran

OPINION: Unlike NZ, Australia was under pressure domestically to support the US.

US attacks Iran: NZ not ‘sitting on the fence’ but won’t rush to judge US ‘self-defence’ attacks - Acting PM

Labour and the Greens want the Govt to declare the attacks a breach of international law.

Govt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle East

Labour wants the Govt to denounce the US attack as a breach of international law.

Court to decide Du Val asset seizure orders

Du Val reportedly owes $306m to investors and creditors, according to PwC.

Exclusive: Luxon on trade with China, getting on President Xi's Christmas card list

The PM isn't sure whether he's on President Xi's Christmas card list, like Sir John Key.

Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures

The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings

Editorial: Lack of transparency erodes trust in Reserve Bank

OPINION: The staff at the RBNZ dug their fox holes – and they dug them deep.

Reserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticism

The bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.

WA housing crisis: 210,000 call homes unaffordable as rents soar

Rents soared 76% over five years, pushing tenants to outer metro areas.

Wool carpets to be rolled out in state homes

The Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced.

Government compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promise

Auckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.

Les Mills identified as gym where Luxon's former staffer took women's photos

The gym manager told the Herald they take the safety of their members seriously.