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Hunt for new Oranga Tamariki CEO yet to start seven weeks after resignation
Former CEO Chappie Te Kani took medical leave in September to undergo surgery.
Tech Insider: The Kiwis most likely to support an U16 social media ban; lawyer's AI horror story
Plus: The 'Google tax' dies a quiet death.
Public feedback overwhelmingly negative to bootcamp bill, MPs recommend physical force safeguards
Providers will be able to use force against children as a last resort.
Toby Moore: Why debt ceiling fears are overblown
OPINION: Finance Minister Willis warned last Tuesday of nearing NZ's debt ceiling.
Government's Regulatory Standards Bill to cost $20m per year
And the agency responsible for it has been unable to estimate the value it brings.
170 formal complaints from schools about lunches programme in first month
Complaints included missed deliveries and menu problems.
Marama Davidson: Budget needs to fund communities, not corporate greed
OPINION: The Green Budget proposes making healthcare and early education free.
Australia's opposition coalition falls apart after election bloodbath
The Coalition split after failed talks between the Nationals and Liberals.
Callaghan shows start-up team the door, Auckland Mayor makes tech grab
Budget day is desk clear-out day for Callaghan's commercialisation team.
'Psychological warfare': Shock move pushes out Te Pāti Māori haka punishment verdict
Parliament's Privileges Committee recommended suspending three Te Pāti Māori MPs.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks ahead of House debate on Te Pāti Māori's haka
Parliament is preparing for a potentially lengthy and tense debate over the penalties handed to Te Pāti Māori over last year’s controversial haka in the House. Video/ Mark Mitchell
'Lower prices': Govt's next steps on supermarket shake-up
The Government has met with major and smaller supermarket operators.
$600m in Government funding to go to rail services
Rail Minister Winston Peters and Chris Bishop detail how more than $600m in Government funding will help upgrade the country's rail services. Video / Mark Mitchell
PM positive on providing tax support for firms that invest in tech and machinery
How the Government could change capital depreciation rules in the Budget.
Opinion: Denying prisoners the vote undermines democratic values
Imprisonment aims to incapacitate, deter, rehabilitate, and enact retribution.
IRD not 'geared up' to know how many families, if any, received $252 tax promise
Significant lags in data are contributing to the issue.
Hipkins calls Greens' Budget 'huge spend-up', 'unrealistic' but agrees with some elements
The Labour leader has previously refused to rule in or out supporting parts of the plan.
Luxon, Willis announce tax changes ahead of Budget day
The Government hopes the new changes will encourage investment.
Hayden Wilson: Fiscal restraint and growth focus define upcoming Budget
OPINION: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
Watch: PM tightlipped on borrowing blueprint to fund expenditure days out from Budget
Christopher Luxon unveiled $164m for new 24/7 urgent care clinics.
Proposed urgent care services and Te Kura enrolments increase | NZ Herald News Update
Budget to provide $164 million towards urgent care services and New Zealand correspondence school Te Kura continues to see enrolments rise. Video / NZ Herald
Budget to reveal high watermark for $132b government debt
Economists expect Thursday's Budget to mark peak government debt levels.
Govt needs to find billions for Budget 2025 to add up – where is it coming from?
KiwiSaver, emergency housing, pay equity are where the Govt has found cash for Budget.
Watch: ‘Don’t want the black girl' - Māori nurse alleges racism from Middlemore Hospital patients
Nurse says her moko kauae has attracted racism from some older patients at Middlemore.
'House of chaos': Can Parliament get back on track before the Budget?
Brooke van Velden use of the c-bomb sent shockwaves through Parliament.
Luxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care services
The Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.
Russian drone attack on minibus in Ukraine kills nine civilians
Four people were also wounded in the attack, the local military administration said.
Dellwyn Stuart: Pay equity move erodes democracy in NZ
The Government used urgency to change pay equity rules last week.
Andrew Little formally launches mayoralty campaign
The former Labour leader earlier said he wanted at least two terms in the city's top job.
'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling market
New building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.
'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coast
Shane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.
'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentor
Allen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover
'Insanity': Auckland villa owners told double-glazed windows violate heritage rules
Owners installed double-glazed windows without council consent. Now they have to go.