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Govt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaul

Barry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.

'Does not conform': NZTA, minister say 'taihoa' to te reo Māori stop-go sign

The te reo sign read 'Taihoa' and 'Haere' instead of 'Stop' and 'Go'.

The Green party releases its alternative Budget

Greens promise $88b taxes including 33% inheritance tax for massive social safety net expansion. Video / Mark Mitchell

Willis signals KiwiSaver changes amidst Superfund withdrawal announcement

The Finance Minister is signalling changes, saying they would be 'positive'.

Watch: 'The current system fails' – Govt investing $140m to boost dire school attendance rates

Most of the Government's funding will go towards creating a new nationwide service.

David Seymour's $140 million Getting kids in School programme

David Seymour speaks with Mike Hosking about the new $140 million Getting kids in School programme. Video / NZ Herald

Liam Dann: After Orr – is it time for a Reserve Bank reset?

OPINION: The challenges facing the Reserve Bank.

Beyond the Budget: Brutal truths

OPINION: Treasury forecasts permanent Budget deficits, starting in 2030.

Oliver Hartwich: The missing piece in New Zealand's growth puzzle

OPINION: Something fundamental is still holding New Zealand back.

The hunt for equity: Fast-track ‘real game-changer’ for mining

Gold prices have reached record levels, touching US$3500 an ounce.

'Unhinged', 'Demeaning': Columnist's C-bomb attack on female MPs - Minister, Stuff, PR bosses respond

PR boss: Anger over C-word has deflected legitimate criticism of Nats over pay equity.

Opinion: Prisoner voting ban shows how few parliamentary power checks there are

OPINION: It will damage a critical but fragile check on Government power.

'Good bloke': Ex-minister surprised at top cop's porn allegation

Jevon McSkimming - already under criminal investigation - resigned abruptly yesterday.

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins' pre-Budget speech

Chris Hipkins delivers pre-Budget speech at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Video / NZ Herald

Collins eyes scrapping ‘woke’ diversity requirements for public sector bosses

A draft bill is expected to be before the Cabinet in July.

Audrey Young: Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet job

On the face of it, the review into the Waitangi Tribunal looks rather puny.