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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Government all at sea on faltering ferry spend

OPINION: This isn’t doing much for National's attempts to look like better money managers.

Shane Te Pou: See this Govt for what it is - NZ's not getting 'back on track'

OPINION: On almost every indicator, things are heading in the wrong direction.

Claire Trevett: Politician of the Year 2024 - Why King of the Roads Simeon Brown beats the rest

OPINION: Getting things done is the criterion and one minister has been all action.

Parliamentary limbo pauses the countdown to Christmas

Exhausted MPs

Three Strikes legislation passes final hurdle in Parliament

Legislation replaces the law repealed by Labour.

The winners and losers of local politics - who is at risk at next year's elections?

On the Tiles: Local Edition runs through the big political winners and losers of 2024.

Revealed: What it will cost to travel on NZ's three new toll roads

A suite of rates has been unveiled, depending on when and how far you travel.

'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdles

Mayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits

Nicola Willis likely to exceed target for reducing consultant spending, saving $800m

The Government set a target of reducing spending by $400m a year.

Cultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News Update

Cultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ Herald

Opinion: Ferry flop - Govt reveals it still hasn't sorted its ship out

OPINION: What has the Govt been doing in the year since it cancelled the mega-ferries?

‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delay

Chris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.

Labour loses confidence in Speaker after 'unprecedented' decision

It follows a ruling on Tuesday night.

Watch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unanswered

A cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.

NZH Live: Govt makes ferry announcement

Finance Minister Nicola Willis will reveal the future of the Cook Strait ferry connection.

Mitchell wants to ‘just start taking’ boy racer cars by changing ‘Crusher Collins’ law

Any changes won't happen until next year.

New ferry announcement and Winston Peters bans greyhound racing | NZ Herald News Update

The Government's new ferry deal announcement is expected today and Winston Peters announces greyhound racing industry will wind down over the next 20 months. Video / NZ Herald

Opinion: 'Political desperation in his voice' - why Luxon's messaging isn't landing

OPINION: If Luxon can’t tell us who he is in a way that sticks, other people will.