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Govt cuts snippet of red tape associated with death

The probate threshold is set to rise.

Editorial: Farmers must be sick of Wellington's wonky ideas

OPINION: The minister spoke as though she has never set foot on a farm.

‘Some may be concerned’: National MPs on how Kiwis will react to board members' pay hike

'I accept that everyone wants a pay rise in this tough time.'

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

Government marks year of tax cuts

PM Christopher Luxon urges doubling down on Government's plan to improve living standards. Video / NZ Herald

'Terrifying explosion': Surge in prison segregation as violence rises

Over 12,000 segregation requests were approved in 2023/24, up 66% from 2018/19.

'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.

'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.

Gisborne District Council does not back LGNZ campaign against rates-capping

Gisborne residents face an average 9.95% rate increase this year.

Matt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather events

OPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.

RSA suspends clubs, threatens them with termination over outstanding fees

The RSA has already suspended several local branches over unpaid fees.

Financial mentors warn of $300m debt risk in family payment changes

Nearly $300 million is owed in Working for Families debt nationwide.

Watch: 'Auckland invasion' – Night out with hundreds of boy racers; PM warns of crackdown

The Herald followed the drivers as they took police on a cat-and-mouse chase.

$6b of Govt-funded building projects to start before Xmas – this is where they are

Chris Bishop claims the projects could create about 27,000 jobs.

Prepare for war: Defence Minister tells Army recruits to be ready for combat

'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'

Anti‑corruption taskforce launched, but what will it actually do?

Three key threats cited as fraud experts spearhead new taskforce.