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'Not lazy parents': 600 schools needing extra support to boost attendance

The Ministry of Education said regional teams will step in to support them.

Government aims to attract major events, announces $70m package

The Government is putting $70m into attracting major events to New Zealand.

Marama Davidson speaks from the 'March for Humanity'

Marama Davidson speaks from the 'March for Humanity' Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW's political panel discuss a new plan to attract teachers and political controversies

Herald NOW's political panel discuss a new plan to attract teachers and political controversies Video / Herald NOW

'First redress': Crown move signals shift in Ngāpuhi settlement talks

Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri is to be returned to Ngāpuhi in time for Waitangi Day 2026.

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Charlie Kirk suspect apprehended, questions remain in Marokopa

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Charlie Kirk suspect apprehended, questions remain in Marokopa. Secondary schools overhaul on horizon. Video / NZ Herald

Fate of NZ funding for China-backed island nation still up in the air

New Zealand launched a review into its funding for Kiribati in January.

Editorial: It's a long and shameful list – NZ needs to do better

OPINION: Big changes are needed to better protect vulnerable children in their own homes.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pati Maori and NZ First Annual Conference

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pati Maori and NZ First Annual Conference.

NZ on Air-Film Commission merger plan scrapped; 'My phone blew up': Scammers target McRoberts

RNZ plans to ditch youth brand; Sunday TV ad ban latest; A new Spinoff editor.

Chief Justice speaks on the stress judges face in a overloaded justice system

Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann speaks on the "heavy load" that judges carry on a day to day basis in a justice system she says is under considerable stress. Video / NZ Herald

Richard Prebble: A four-year term won't improve political accountability

OPINION: All parties support a four-year term referendum except Act.

Revealed: What ministry staff were told about proposed Govt agency triple-merger

The Public Service Commissioner said there is scope to reduce fragmentation.

Willis denies RBNZ cover-up; insists she pushed for transparency

The Finance Minister challenged the Reserve Bank's legal advice.

Shielding the rich? Govt to axe info-gathering power that shed light on how much tax the rich pay

Axing the power will improve taxpayer privacy but weaken the quality of IRD policy advice.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Cut the spin, Nicola Willis and Reserve Bank

OPINION: Why the Finance Minister should have done more to push for transparency.