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Why Hipkins believes smaller parties shouldn't 'call the shots' under MMP

He plans to announce Labour's new tax policy by the end of the year.

Traffic management expert doubtful new road cone hotline will work

'I'm very doubtful that this particular thread [the hotline] is going to bear fruit.'

'Divisive rhetoric': Opposition critical of Peters' immigration comments

Winston Peters expressed concern at the number of migrants arriving here.

'Frankly outrageous': Government making thousands more building products available in New Zealand

The minister says thousands of overseas building products have been given the green light.

GP clinic owners form AI-focused joint venture, doctor gives her verdict on AI scribe

PLUS: A doctor's verdict on AI scribes.

Calendar Girls told to take down social media posts that were too revealing

Seven women are seeking a declaration over their employment status with Calendar Girls.

Waikato med school business case beats Auckland and Otago – but only just

The Government has released new information on the planned school.

‘Alarming’: Peters on 'careless' immigration, and his ‘friend’ Farage

Winston Peters tells the Herald why Kiwis should vote NZ First over National and Act.

Election count delays inevitable without change but warnings reforms will hit Māori

Officials warned the Government that elections were becoming unsustainable.

Audrey Young: The sweary PM – Luxon feels the heat & loses his cool

OPINION: Luxon's use of a 'minced oath' shows the pressure has been on this week.

'Heartbroken': NZ’s largest teachers' union takes Government to court

Union filed for judicial review in the High Court at Wellington this morning.

'Significant, but necessary': Major election changes announced

The changes include ending same-day enrolment for voters.

Gumboot Friday secures Govt funding to 2026 for mental health support

Funding for 2025/26 will provide 40,000 counselling sessions.

Health Ministry admits ‘limited evidence’ used to create now scrapped vaping regulations

The regulations, introduced by the previous Labour Govt, were challenged in court.

NZ Police executive level suffers another blow with retirement

It follows the resignation of Jevon McSkimming this year.

Government invests $30m in state-integrated schools

Growing rolls at state-integrated schools mean more investment is required.