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What's missing from the Govt’s regional council plans - Opinion

OPINION: No commitment has been made to cap rates or guarantee lower household bills.

Abuse in Care: Lake Alice survivors' details shared in ‘extremely serious’ privacy breach

Minister, lawyer say survivors have been let down by the state once again.

Audrey Young: What it would really take for Luxon to step aside

OPINION: There will be no coup. But the speculation didn't appear out of thin air.

Inquiry into Phillips children's disappearance announced: What will be investigated

Recommendations from the inquiry are expected in July next year.

Lifting Kiwisaver contributions to 12% makes sense – when the whole scheme is fixed

OPINION: Nearly 26% of New Zealanders say they're struggling to get by financially.

‘Extraordinary courage’: Arbiter decides redress payments for Lake Alice survivors

'The survivors have all shown extraordinary courage and resilience.'

Company privatised by Ardern Govt now owned by firm courting arms sale to Israel

KiwiStar Optics was sold in 2022. Australian reports say its new owner is courting Israel.

Major banks cut mortgage rates after Reserve Bank slashes OCR to 2.25%

The Reserve Bank's Official Cash Rate now sits at 2.25% after a 25-point reduction.

'Most significant changes since 1989': Govt plan would scrap regional councillors in sweeping overhaul

Mayors would take over regional roles under the new proposal.

PM's office clarifies Luxon's suggestion he isn't concerned for National MPs who could lose seats

Chris Bishop has also addressed speculation about a leadership coup.

Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP claims spending was under budget amid overspend allegations

An email reportedly from Parliamentary Service says the MP came in under budget.

Why National's new policy would lead Govt to pocket more tax

Earning more money from tax is not always a tax increase, says National.

Christopher Luxon defiant amid talk he could be rolled as National leader

He says he will be Prime Minister heading into next year.

Capital gains tax poll reveals option with most support: How it differs from Labour policy

The Taxpayers' Union-Curia polling was conducted from November 2-6.

Watch: Building a new home? Govt says you will need to buy a warranty

Minister Chris Penk is changing who is liable for defective building work.

Tararua District's new Mayor Scott Gilmore on doing things different, curbing council spending

Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald Now