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Stanford's education shift has shades of the 1980s about it, but it might work.
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Nats declare massive election donation haul - the most ever in a year
Its largest donation was $500,000 from an Auckland businessman.
Audrey Young: Peters switches from statesman to street-brawler
OPINION: Also in today's political wrap - what on earth is up with Green MPs?
'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegations
Peters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.
Winston Peters to deliver speech to New Zealand China Council after China remark about Bob Carr
The NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.
Peters refuses to repeat China remark after defamation threat from former Australian minister
The NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.
Watch: PM distances himself from Peters' 'defamatory' remarks, literacy boost announced
The NZ First leader's comments overshadowed a Government policy announcement on education.
Question Time live: Politicians face off amidst accusations of intimidation and defamation
The former Australian Foreign Minister says he will take legal action.
Analysis: The Govt needs a good Budget; why it might not deliver one
After a bad poll, the Government needs to find a way to make voters feel happier.
KiwiRail boss travelled to South Korea amid mega ferry fallout
Chief executive Peter Reidy travelled to South Korea in early April.
Ditched: Plans by Government to regulate property managers
'There is not a desire for more red tape with the current Government.' - Joanna Pidgeon
Te Puni Kōkiri Māori Development Ministry to axe 38 jobs - PSA says decision 'reckless'
Overall, about 3474 public service jobs will go.
Politics is a marathon - not a sprint - Shane Jones
NZ First deputy leader says politics is a marathon - and he's in for the long haul.
Politicians face off after poll dismissed as 'fruitcake business'
The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.
Audrey Young: Peters has the most to complain about after grim poll result
OPINION: The poll will only prove to Peters' team that statesmanship doesn't win votes.
Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill
Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.
Dramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024
Skipper speaks out after Manukau Harbour rescue, health experts warn of a measles epidemic and Hamas considers Israel’s latest cease-fire offer in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
New poll is a potentially disastrous result for NZ First
The new poll is not good for the coalition Government.
Coalition crumble: Govt parties drop in poll - Labour, Greens, Te Pāti Māori edge ahead
The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.
Watch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warns
Work programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.
PM ‘unilaterally’ sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement
Act leader David Seymour saying he would not expect a leader of another party would sack an Act minister. Video / NZ Herald
Editorial: Christopher Luxon shows a ruthless side few thought he had
His demotion of two poor performers was quick and decisive and almost out of the blue.
After spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costs
Some 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.
Audrey Young: National's comeback kid has a lot on his plate
OPINION: Three years ago, 'Goldie' was in the political doldrums.
Waitangi Tribunal turns, 50 but there’s no cause to celebrate - John Tamihere
The Waitangi Tribunal turns 50 - happy birthday to you.
'Serious offenders' will be locked up under revised Three Strikes - PM
Christopher Luxon has announced the return of the law, abolished under Labour.
Editorial: Uncertainty to blame for Wellington’s downward spiral
OPINION: The capital needs more than just sunshine right now.
Government brings back Three Strikes, Labour warns of injustice
Reinstating Three Strikes was both National and Act policy in their election campaigns.
Fast-track bill has lack of transparency, protections for conflicts of interestral
The Auditor-General says he's concerned at aspects of the coalition's new bill.
Audrey Young: Minister for Children v Waitangi Tribunal - the players and the issues
OPINION: Crown Law has pulled out its big guns to challenge the Tribunal summons.
Shane Jones joins ‘shrill’ climate change voices - only for ‘practical things'
'Please have confidence we're going to continue in this direction.'
Editorial: Hats off to our political leaders for doing New Zealand’s world business kanohi ki te kanohi
OPINION: Luxon, Peters, Willis, McClay all doing NZ's mahi.
Audrey Young: Police push their luck on pay as mass layoffs continue
OPINION: Police's flat rejection of the latest offer seems slightly detached from reality.
'Sacrificial lambs': Fire engineering expertise takes hit in latest job cuts
The MBIE is considering axing one of only two senior fire engineers in the country.