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Watch: Anti-vax ex-Māori All Black questions Efeso Collins’ grieving widow

Fia Collins wants a coroner to hold an inquest into her husband's death.

Primary healthcare spend flatlines and plans for another Auckland hospital | NZ Herald News Update

Public primary healthcare spending has flatlined and Health Minister Simeon Brown announces plans for a second South Auckland hospital. Video/ NZ Herald

South Auckland set for major new hospital project

Middlemore Hospital has been under intense pressure for years.

Labour reserves judgment on Govt’s caps to sentencing discounts

Judges will soon only be able to discount sentences by up to 40%.

Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns

Bill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.

Fears over minister’s bid to loosen psychologist rules

Psychologists fear that the Government's plans will dumb down the profession.

Minister outlines bold plans to boost Auckland’s growth at key luncheon

The event will also feature a panel with Simeon Brown and Simon Bridges.

Live: Chris Bishop outlines plans for Auckland’s growth at Project Auckland event

There have been increasing calls for more urgent infrastructure delivery and central Government involvement in the country’s biggest city. Video / NZ Herald

Government unveils new Resource Management Act system

The new system includes two Acts, focusing on land use and environmental protection, with standardised zoning. Video / Mark Mitchell

Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forward

Wickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.

Opinion: Why more generation won’t solve NZ’s energy woes

OPINION: New Zealand's electricity demand could nearly double by 2050.

Georgina Campbell: Looming ferry decision one of the most significant for coalition Govt

ANALYSIS: Shipyards will soon be shortlisted and detailed ship specifications revealed.

Real Life: MP Paul Goldsmith talks Treaty tensions, education and family

While the Treaty debate is 'fraught', there has to be a balance, he says.

‘The price of borrowing has gone up’: Nicola Willis' pre-Budget warning

Higher bond yields could add hundreds of millions to the Govt's finance costs.

Public servants asked whether their work provides value for taxpayers

The topics in the 2025 Public Service Census 'reflect the Government's priorities'.

Winston Peters speaks to the media following his 'State of the Nation' address

Winston Peters speaks to the media following his 'State of the Nation' address in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald