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Christopher Luxon and Chris Penk outline plan to streamline building consents

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and MP Chris Penk said the government was moving forward with its proposal to streamline building consents. Video / RNZ

Claims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts

'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon and MP Chris Penk speak to the media

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon and MP Chris Penk speak to the media

MetService National Weather: October 29th - November 2nd

MetService National Weather: October 29th - November 2nd Video / MetService

Summer's hottest deals: Think hotels, resorts, tours and more

New and exciting ways to make the most of your annual leave.

Mayor says deaths inevitable unless Govt cracks down on spectators as well as boy racers

Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell said yesterday's illegal car meet was 'gut-wrenching'.

‘Outstanding’: Huge coastal farm station on market for first time in 30 years

The station boasts dramatic views across Cook Strait to the Kaikōura Ranges.

Everything a beginner needs for a mountain biking and hiking holiday in Ruapehu

Lessons from a traveller who learnt the hard way.

HMNZS Manawanui satellite data suggests ship was testing vital systems days before grounding

Satellite data from HMNZS Manawanui's Automatic Identification System shows the ship's movements after leaving Devonport and after it grounded.

Three hurt in water-related incident

Two of the injured were taken to hospital.

More cops on public transport in Auckland after fatal stabbing – minister

Government also looking at law change to further protect public.

'Give people their freedom back': MP's push to end licensing trusts

'Monopoly' for selling alcohol labelled an 'outdated, nanny state throwback'.

Beyond belief: A NZ couple talk about why they left God and the church

Lydia Cole and Tim Armstrong talk about the decline of religion in NZ and their move away from their family upbringing. Video / NZ Herald

CEO Molly Matthews on Pushpay's 'secret superpower'

Pushpay's CEO on her firm's shift from the NZX to private equity ownership; AI, crypto, the hybrid work debate and more. Video / Alyse Wright

Sir Brian Roche talks about his new role as Public Service Commissioner

Audrey Young talks to Sir Brian Roche about his new role. Video / Marty Melville

Losing our religion: Why have Kiwis stopped believing in God?

The latest Census shows a majority have no religious faith. We look for the reasons.

Former lawyer accused of using laundered $400k on luxury home, private school fees

The disbarred lawyer claims multimillion-dollar business deals are at risk if he is named.

Giving NCEA students confidence: Meet Kiwi maths teacher-turned YouTube star

There’s no black cape, but Subash Chandar K comes out at night to help those in need.