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'Kiwis lost faith in us': Hipkins tells Labour it needs to change – can it?

Everyone in Labour agrees change is necessary – but agreeing on change is hard.

Labour inches closer to wealth or capital gains tax

Labour members have passed a remit on a wealth tax or capital gains tax.

French investors concerned with CRL costs as Labour meet in Christchuch | NZ Herald News Update

French investors are reportedly worried about time and cost blowouts on Auckland's City Rail Link project. The Waikato River is safe again from extreme arsenic levels. V/ NZ Herald

Claire Trevett: National tried to celebrate alone, Act and NZ First were not impressed

Act's David Seymour was dealing with a more fearsome group than gangs: menopausal women.

Hipkins hints at MP retirements as Labour gets ready for 2026

At least one MP has hinted they may retire before the next election.

Health Minister lauds ‘impressive’ Healthy Homes impact but can’t commit to funding boost

The programme had led to a more than 18% decrease in hospitalisations.

'A behind-the-scenes operator': Nick Smith on Wellington's Crown observer

The former Cabinet minister successfully recommended Lindsay McKenzie for the job.

SH1 project moves to Desert Rd with 50km detours for two months

Total road closures are being used in blocks to speed up the works.

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti details the benefits of the Healthy Homes Initiative

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti details the benefits derived from the Healthy Homes Initiative, which has led to fewer hospitalisations and better school attendance.

Shelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farm

Shane Jones defends Crown investments into struggling Ōpōtiki aquaculture firm.

Audrey Young: Winston Peters dings PM on coalition anniversary

OPINION: It's a fraught business when political leaders talk about each other.

Urgent testing under way after elevated levels of arsenic found in Akl's water supply

Arsenic is a substance found in rock that can be deadly if consumed in large amounts.

Barry Soper: Coalitions in the past have been fraught - and this one is no different

OPINION: Leading a coalition Government needs a rhinoceros hide.

What’s wrong with our schools? New report paints bleak picture of a system standing still

New report asks: What should the role of a school be in modern NZ?

Nay nay captain - Labour to vote on banning captain's calls

Labour members will vote on banning captain's calls this weekend.

Mike King’s message to Mental Health Minister following controversial alcohol comments

The minister disagrees with comments about alcohol use being a solution to mental health.

First charter school announced, will open first term 2025

It's based on an Australian model.

Winston Peters urges France and New Caledonia to find ‘a new pathway forward’ after unrest

Winston Peters spoke to French leaders in Paris overnight.