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More than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'

Three companies which received Government loans have gone into liquidation.

Quran, Torah and Bible among books bound for National Library shredder

The library continues to hold a collection of religious texts.

Labour calls for free tests as Government struggles with cervical cancer elimination

Health officials say there is no funding for free HPV self-tests for most people.

Reserve Bank's employee benefits: Gold standard or pretty standard?

ANALYSIS: $800 for a home office, $500 wellness allowance and 15 days' wellness leave.

Chris Bishop tells councils to stop plan changes ahead of RMA reforms

The Government pauses council plan changes ahead of the new RMA coming into effect.

LGNZ Conference: Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale calls for a review of local government sector

LGNZ Conference: Tauranga Mayor calls for a review of local government sector. Video / Herald NOW

Tax break? Govt urged to make it cheaper for employers to provide health insurance

But the change could cost the Crown hundreds of millions of dollars.

Independence day for EIT

Regional governance returns to 10 polytechnics on January 1, 2026.

Video game sector jobs up 20.5% with tax rebate, but half of funds unclaimed

Money left on the table for a second year as MBIE readies review.

Denied entry to NZ: The numbers, what happens afterwards and the airlines that broke rules

How much Air New Zealand and Jetstar had to pay for breaking the rules is revealed.

Road funding shifts: NZ explores tolls for new infrastructure

A new $830 million toll road will open in 2026, connecting to Whangaparāoa.

Watch – 'I have a PhD': Labour's Russell fires up at former judge over contentious bill

The 'academic jousting' happened during a select committee hearing.

Editorial: Anti-expert rhetoric needs to stop

OPINION: Would you take the advice of a master plumber or your husband for a leaky pipe?

Revealed: The Govt departments that pushed back on minister's diversity requirements cull

The Government plans to remove diversity requirements from the Public Service Act.

Exclusive: Finance Minister eyeing tax settings ahead of potential election-year changes

A 'wide range of options' is now under consideration.

Council reform: The Wayne Brown way has arrived

Auckland Council has a new development office and has taken direct control of planning.