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Farm-to-forest conversions continue - report

Close to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma

OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".

Editorial: Lack of transparency erodes trust in Reserve Bank

OPINION: The staff at the RBNZ dug their fox holes – and they dug them deep.

Opinion: Water issues reveal the burden on ratepayers is already too great

Ratepayers may face doubled costs when new water entities take over.

Australia ‘confident’ in US nuclear sub deal despite review

The Aukus deal aims to counter China's growing military power.

Reserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticism

The bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.

Defence Force's Waiōuru housing project fails to break ground

Budget 2023 earmarked the thick end of $75 million for 50 new houses.

Opinion: Public media not actually about audience ratings

OPINION: RNZ's value isn't in popularity but in public accountability.

Years ago, the Smithsonian rejected this Trump portrait. How about now?

The National Portrait Gallery rejected the painting for being 'too pro-Trump'.

Boy racers targeted in small town NZ: Cops 'surprised' 33% of cars stopped were not roadworthy

Only 8 of the 161 vehicles police pulled over had zero faults.

L.A protests flare up and uncertainty over parent boost visa | NZ Herald News Update

Los Angeles protests flare up as National Guardsmen are sent in and there's uncertainty over how popular the Government's new parent boost visa will be. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

UK teens face two-hour cap on social media

Teens could be blocked from social media after 10pm and during school.

Inside the battles that shattered Trump and Musk’s alliance

Trump felt dejected after Elon Musk's public call for his impeachment.

'Hand-up': Boarding fee boost eases isolation for rural students

Secondary students from remote areas can receive up to $6300 from the Government.

David Seymour talks about targeting Māori in social and health policy

David Seymour explains why he supports Māori charter schools but opposes a Māori Health Authority. Video / NZ Herald

PM Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford make immigration announcement

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon alongside Erica Stanfordmakes an immigration announcement. Video / NZ Herald