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Major provider not included in next round of Seymour's school lunch scheme

New suppliers have been announced for David Seymour's primary school lunch programme.

Final verdict on Govt’s controversial military-style bootcamp pilot: Was it a success?

The majority of the nine pilot participants reoffended after returning to the community.

'America on Pause: US shutdown continues

Live from New York, political commentator, Danielle McLachlan provides insight into the record breaking government shut down. Video / Herald Now

Matthew Hooton: Bipartisan deals don’t build progress – leadership does

OPINION: Calls for bipartisan policymaking risk undermining democracy.

‘By far the worst’: Health NZ fights to stamp out measles, outbreak far from over

Health NZ says 17 measles cases have caused 210 exposure events.

Govt plans to ban homelessness? Separating fact from fiction as rumours swirl

A move-on order may still make it to Cabinet but likely as part of a wider package.

Labour plans free cervical screening for all women aged 25-69

Ayesha Verrall says the scheme will cost $21.6m and be paid for out of health baselines.

Audrey Young: Just answer the question, Prime Minister

OPINION: Luxon's deflection in the House forced his colleagues into clean-up mode.

Govt invests $61m for mental health crisis response after damning reports on ‘fragmented’, slow service

Funding will boost crisis assessment staff numbers.

Govt to propose more concerts at Eden Park after review warns Auckland risks missing out on $432m

A review has recommended increasing the limit on concerts at stadium.

Developer swoops on 171 Kāinga Ora properties after ministerial sign-off

Kāinga Ora plans to sell about 900 homes before the end of 2026.

Measles outbreak could go on for 40 weeks if contact tracing fails – Ayesha Verrall

Labour’s health spokeswoman says NZ is in the critical phase of containing the disease.

NZ First bill seeks nationwide ban on public fireworks use

Only council-approved public displays could continue under the proposal.

'The lesson was learned': Peters on deleted tweet regarding PM's social post

The Foreign Minister was asked why a reshared post – and a brief comment – were removed.

Education leaders vow to uphold Te Tiriti despite Govt’s Treaty clause removal

Education Minister Erica Stanford says Treaty duties sit with the Crown.

Te Pāti Māori not ruling out triggering twin byelections as it considers expelling ‘rogue MPs’

Co-leader Rawiri Waititi said he was awaiting decisions from the party's national council.