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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.

PM Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford make immigration announcement

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon alongside Erica Stanfordmakes an immigration announcement. Video / NZ Herald

Police endorse decision not to charge PM’s deputy press secretary Michael Forbes

Current commissioner Richard Chambers says the police's executive team were made aware.

'An issue for all women': Brothel madam on alleged recording by PM's former staffer

The madam wants changes to privacy laws on recording without consent.

NZ gas supply reducing faster and sooner than expected

Revised forecasts have annual gas production falling below 100 petajoules by 2026.

Home owners to 'almost certainly' face insurance levy hike – David Seymour

The coverage provided by the Natural Hazards Commission is likely to remain unchanged.

Facebook NZ says profit and revenue down as it sends $159m to Ireland

Facebook NZ releases result soon after Google, and after digital tax bill ditched.

'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payouts

The law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.

Inside texts between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith Collins

Collins shared a UK article titled 'under-peforming civil servants to be pushed out'.

Dogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashed

Regulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.

Richard Prebble: Labour's support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be defining issue for next election

OPINION: Te Pāti Māori leaders skipped the Budget debate despite protests on their behalf.

Opinion: Auckland's second harbour crossing could be practical and a thing of beauty

OPINION: A proposed second harbour link could destroy key parts of Auckland's waterfront.

Editorial: Nicola Willis' choice of Budget day attire is a sideshow to policy debate

OPINION: The Finance Minister's dress has become a distraction from her policies.

Police directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarification

Retailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.

Hipkins hits back at Peters after NZ First leader rules out future coalition

Hipkins previously said it's 'highly unlikely' Labour would work with Peters and party.