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An end to the 'cluster' Budget

The Government has scrapped a pilot that gave departments three years of funding at once.

Opinion: Govt's plan to double exports is easier said than done

OPINION: Maybe doubling exports is aspirational. But there is room for improvement.

Simon Wilson: What will Luxon say in his State of the Nation speech this week?

OPINION: The PM has made some bold changes to his Cabinet, but what about policy?

New Health Minister: Health NZ executive will have to change

Dr Shane Reti lost the portfolio in Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's reshuffle.

'It's very transparent': Parents praise new compulsory structured literacy for schools

How we learn to read and write will completely change for some Kiwi kids.

Incoming Health Minister Simeon Brown to meet Commissioner today

Christopher Luxon insists he still has confidence in Shane Reti.

Karen Chhour steps back from abuse compensation decisions due to own potential payout

Karen Chhour says her work as a minister is part of her healing process.

Claire Trevett: Did Christopher Luxon's reshuffle ruthlessness go far enough?

The Prime Minister's reshuffle was much needed but some ministers got off too lightly.

'Privilege to serve': Dumped Health Minister says he respects Luxon's decision

The Government has faced increasing scrutiny due to pressures within the health sector.

NCEA level 1 pass rate revealed and Ministry of Justice privacy breach | NZ Herald News Update

Figures show how many NCEA students achieved level 1 qualification last year and the Ministry of Justice has been encouraged to check its systems following a privacy breach.

Ghahraman reportedly seen putting items into tote bag at Pak’nSave

The former MP was allegedly observed on CCTV by a member of the store's staff.

David Seymour: The Regulatory Standards Bill will help get our mojo back as a country

OPINION: We’ll see more homes, more jobs, more community - and more hope.

Former MP Golriz Ghahraman under investigation after Pak’nSave shoplifting complaint

Police are looking into the alleged incident.

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's funeral and California’s fire threat continues | NZ Herald News Update

The funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Sir Brian Roche spells out what’s wrong with the public service

Something is getting lost in translation with ministers, says Brian Roche.

‘Not what it’s for’: Inside the ministerial wrangling over hiking tourist taxes, then raiding the pot to improve the books

The International Visitor Levy is $100 but documents reveal a tussle behind the scenes.

Devonport $400m intensification plan fast-track application: New apartments, shops, offices

Major intensification plans show the Devonport spots in line for change.

Police investigate Pak’nSave shoplifting complaint against former MP

Police are looking into alleged incident.