The Government looks for investors to help build the Northland Expressway
The Government is looking for investors to help build the first section of the Northland Expressway. Video / Mark Mitchell
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PM Christopher Luxon maintains hopes of free trade deal with India
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is sticking by his commitment to secure a free trade deal with India. Video
Union wants apology from Nicola Willis over Treasury ban
Council of Trade Unions says Willis' characterisation of Craig Renney's error is false.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is questioned on recent poll results
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is questioned on recent poll results. Video / Mark Mitchell
Govt needs pipeline of quality infrastructure projects to attract investors
Large funds find New Zealand's smaller opportunities less appealing than mega-projects.
Letters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainable
OPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.
Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead
Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.
Ex-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia as Labour makes Kiwis promises | NZ Herald News Update
Ex-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia, being downgraded. Chris Hipkins delivered his State Of The Nation address yesterday. Video / NZ Herald
Trump says Musk should use ‘scalpel’ not ‘hatchet’ in Govt cuts
President’s message represents the first move to rein in the power accorded to Musk.
Editorial: Next Reserve Bank Governor needs to have more than just the right qualifications
OPINION: Adrian Orr's departure is not only a shock but is embarrassing for New Zealand.
Reserve Bank board chair speaks after Adrian Orr’s resignation
He will step down from the role at the end of March.
Seymour, Stanford fail again to meet on school lunches amid diary issues
Seymour said the pair 'would get to it'.
Helen Clark questions continued involvement in Five Eyes
Clark said she is concerned about mission creep of the arrangement.
Bruce Cotterill: Who’s at fault on school lunches?
OPINON: An attitude of ingratitude has poisoned the school lunch rollout.
Treaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme Iti
Select committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.
Editorial: Lack of employer support for new citizens' arrest law should give Govt pause for thought
OPINION: Some of the Government's biggest business allies see problems with the new bill.
Luxon floats sending Navy ship into South China Sea
The move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.
Letters: Andrew Bayly got off lightly
OPINION: 'There is no place for this sort of behaviour in the workplace.'
The Reserve Bank is worst in OECD - Richard Prebble
OPINION: The RBNZ relies on official statistics even though they are prone to be wrong.
Govt considers bespoke regional tax and concessions to spur growth
Could the Government adopt different tax rules for different regions?
‘Unusual’ presence: Chinese Navy exercise disrupts transtasman flights
The Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.
Govt mulls extending repeat prescriptions, doctors warn it may lead to ‘catastrophic’ GP shortages
Patients may be able to go longer without seeing a doctor for a repeat prescription.
Claire Trevett: Why Andrew Bayly didn’t stand a chance of staying as a minister
Resign or be sacked were the only options for Andrew Bayly.
Emotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incident
Bayly released a statement shortly before midday.
NZ Defence Spending, German Election & Pope’s Health | NZ Herald News Update
China fires live rounds near NZ, Germany’s snap election results, Pope Francis’ health, and Destiny Church news.
Editorial: Govt must listen to RBNZ call for better economic statistics
OPINION: Failure to accurately record economic progress can have costly consequences.
NZ First ‘woke’ bank bill drawn from ballot, but not backed by National and Act – yet
Parties consider whether to crack down on de-banking.
Bryce Wilkinson: Bureaucracy is strangling NZ's potential for growth
OPINION: A lot of current rules would need to change for NZ to become a culture of 'yes'.
Winston Peters calls for ‘reset’ of relationship with Cook Islands
Foreign Minister: there are 'challenges in the Government-to-Government relationship'.
‘Taking back control’: Police spent $75,000 patrolling gang funeral
Eighteen arrests were made as out-of-town cops and the Eagle helicopter swooped.
Manurewa Marae inquiry: Significant failures found in data safeguards, Stats head falls on sword
The failures were described as 'concerning' and 'problematic'.
Editorial: Rules have exceptions – Daman Kumar should be one
OPINION: He was born here and has never visited India – yet Immigration NZ wants him gone.
PM Christopher Luxon makes a Tourism announcement
PM Christopher Luxon spoke to the media alongside Louise Upston delivering an update and announcement on Tourism. Video / NZ Herald
Cost of no growth: $12,700 for every Kiwi
Revisions to economic forecasts have left New Zealanders far worse off than expected.