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‘Risk to community’: The ‘gap’ in child sex offender system, how ministers responded

A key risk was offenders could enter and reside in New Zealand undetected.

Wool carpets to be rolled out in state homes

The Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced.

'We're here to grow value': Govt announces grass-fed cert scheme, $17m resilient pasture programme

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said agriculture was leading NZ out of a recession.

The 'sobering' report on Māori kids in the system: ‘My dreams will come true...even if it takes a while’

The “oranga tamariki system” includes Oranga Tamariki, police and several ministries.

'Don't forget who the real enemy is': US slams NZ and others for Israel sanctions

One of Donald Trump's top officials was highly critical.

Govt funds e-bike charging to boost Hawke's Bay trail tourism

The Government will fund six e-bike chargers on Hawke’s Bay Trails.

Government compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promise

Auckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.

Richard Prebble: What Luxon must do to secure a coalition victory

OPINION: The right's challenge is managing Seymour's and Peters' grandstanding.

Auckland Transport says speed limit increase at seaside highway was not appropriate

'AT does not believe the speed limit change... to be either desirable or appropriate.'

Te Pāti Māori attack Greta Thunberg’s ‘abduction’, Israel says she’s safe

Israeli forces intercepted ship destined to deliver aid to Gaza.

Govt makes another investment into tourism marketing

It's predicted to lead to another 72,000 visitors.

PM unaware how Aussie ship knocked out NZ internet access

Two former PMs questioned NZ's alignment with the US over China relations.

L.A protests flare up and uncertainty over parent boost visa | NZ Herald News Update

Los Angeles protests flare up as National Guardsmen are sent in and there's uncertainty over how popular the Government's new parent boost visa will be. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Immigration NZ alerted to child smuggling, families adopting more than 10 kids

Reports and warnings to ministers show concerns about motives of some adoptive parents.

Why charity tax reform got kicked to touch

Prospect of rivers of fresh tax revenues shrank, on reflection, to mere trickles.

Why handling of PM's press secretary scandal raises critical questions

Several party leaders have had to face the music, albeit with very different tunes.

David Seymour talks about targeting Māori in social and health policy

David Seymour explains why he supports Māori charter schools but opposes a Māori Health Authority. Video / NZ Herald

Audrey Young: 'No such thing as Māori funding' - what did Seymour mean and is he right?

OPINION: Health? Education? When is targeting okay and not okay for Māori under this Govt?