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‘I couldn’t afford the pain relief’: New report shines light on true cost of dental care

Nancy pulled her rotten tooth at home due to high dental costs.

Govt mulls extending repeat prescriptions, doctors warn it may lead to ‘catastrophic’ GP shortages

Patients may be able to go longer without seeing a doctor for a repeat prescription.

Watch live: PM speaks to Hosking before Vietnam trip amid domestic pressure over MP’s exit

As Luxon prepares to fly to Vietnam one of his ministers has resigned.

Opinion: Daman Kumar case shows it’s time to reconsider immigration law

OPINION: We need to protect the vulnerable, innocent and voiceless children.

Govt to decide on retail crime group advising stronger citizen’s arrest and use of force powers

The group's chairman wants retailers to be able to defend their property.

Govt seeks feedback on taxing charity-owned businesses

IRD consultation document reveals 11,700 charities reported business income in 2024.

Claire Trevett: Why Andrew Bayly didn’t stand a chance of staying as a minister

Resign or be sacked were the only options for Andrew Bayly.

Poll reveals if voters support tax cuts, privatisation to grow economy

Poll asked voters if they would support or oppose policies to grow the economy.

‘It is his decision’ - PM on Bayly’s resignation after staff touching incident

Luxon first learned about the incident involving Bayly late last week.

Student flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ gone

A Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year.

Shane Te Pou: CEO Luxon needs to get his business in order

OPINION: Tens of thousands of young Kiwis are joining the record brain-drain.

Flower growers have thorn in their side over proposed import changes

Flower growers worry the change could introduce new pests.

China begins second military exercise in Tasman Sea

China notified NZ Defence of the live firing via radio channels on Saturday.

Cook Islands and China sign five-year seabed exploration deal

NZ called for a relationship reset after Cook Islands' China deal.

Behaviour ‘consistent with live fire’: NZ Navy shadowing Chinese warships

Defence Minister Judith Collins criticised China for not informing NZ about the warships.

Court again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fishery

The judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.

Thomas Coughlan: National’s funny calculations show economy isn’t as good as it thinks

OPINION: Calculations from National show households aren't as better off as party thinks.

Late, burnt and leaking: School rejects burnt lunches, opts for pizza instead

Whangārei Intermediate had to send back burnt and leaking school lunches.