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Can NZ’s maternity system handle new three-day-stay bill?

Mums across the country could get a minimum three-day hospital stay if a new bill passes.

Ryan Bridge: Govt prepping for a bonfire of the vanity projects

OPINION: It’s not a filleting knife in Nicola Willis' hand but a meat cleaver.

Shane Te Pou: Another callous, cruel Govt decision that hurts Māori, Pasifika most

OPINION: I am tired of burying my people before their time.

Editorial: Luxon puts bat to ball in India but will he put pen to paper?

OPINION: Dairy remains the trickiest delivery to negotiate between the two countries.

Heathrow Airport on fire, Western Springs Speedway revs up for a final lap | NZ Herald News Update

Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire breaking out. PM Luxon has touched back down on home soil after a productive trip to India. Western Springs Speedway closes its doors.

Thomas Coughlan: Govt comes out on top this week but choppy waters ahead

The Government has fared best of late – but it is unprepared for a brutal winter.

Brakes pumped on SH3 speed limit increase

'The minister and NZTA have heard us.'

Adam Pearse: US trade, defence and new ferries loom large over PM’s India FTA progress

ANALYSIS: It isn't about to let up for Luxon after a tiring but successful week in India.

‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to die

Dean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.

NZ and India investigating direct flight by 2028

The world is short about 2000 planes, according to the Air NZ CEO.

‘Contrary to law’: Ombudsman singles out Health NZ’s attitude to official information

Health NZ's delays to releasing official information catch the eye of outgoing Ombudsman.

Foreign visits highlight how NZ is navigating some tricky global relationships

High-profile visits to the USA and India are testing the PM and Foreign Minister.

Labour recommits to abolishing charter schools after Andersen comments criticised

The Labour MP has defended her comments.

Should you talk about salaries with your workmates?

A Bill aims to stop employers from enforcing pay gag orders on workers.

Opinion: Stop waiting for a foreign hero, NZ’s supermarket sector needs competition from within

OPINION: An international brand is not the hero – local, NZ-owned competition is.

Winston Peters ‘seriously pleased’ with Marco Rubio meeting, but no answer on tariffs

The Foreign Minister met with Secretary of State Rubio in Washington DC.

PM in India: How Christopher Luxon's sledge of ex-Black Cap Ross Taylor backfired

One of India's cricket legends was there to see it all unfold.

Winston Peters in Washington DC and negotiations over ceasefire continue | NZ Herald News Update

Winston Peters meets US Secretary of State in Washington DC and negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire continue. Video / NZ Herald, AFP