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‘Jobs for the boys’: Which former Nats MPs have been chosen for key government positions?

When governments hire ex-MPs, there is a risk of trust in politicians being eroded.

Public Service Commissioner: Top job still vacant a year on

It's been a year since the head of the public service announced he would retire.

Life after the Paralympics: Cyclist struggles on less than minimum wage

Big Read: The remarkable life of Paralympian Fraser Sharp.

Promise to begin new tunnel this term in doubt

Govt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.

Editorial: The GP crisis and the patients left out in the cold

OPINION: 'The drip is turning to a trickle, which threatens to become a torrent.'

Arena Williams: Time to honour what Kīngi Tūheitia stood for

OPINION: The Māori King reminded us what good leadership is.

'Concept of family doctors in NZ is dead': GPs warn of primary care collapse

Doctors liken Herald footage of people queuing for care as 'Third World'.

Watch: Auckland the big winner as Govt unveils $32.9b transport plan

The plan sets out how NZTA will spend its funding to improve and maintain the network.

Revealed: Why elective surgeries are cancelled at late notice

Health Minister Shane Reti asked top-level officials to provide a briefing on the issue.

Claire Trevett: Govt's fast-track backdown delivers a nod to critics but not a buckling

COMMENT: Ministers lose the power to decide fast-track projects, but still have influence.

Editorial: Luxon's stark message for councils to rein in spending comes at the right time

OPINION: The PM didn't mince his words when telling councils to watch their spending.

Ministers lose sign-off powers in backdown on Fast-track Approvals Bill

Chris Bishop, Shane Jones and Simeon Brown will no longer have final approval powers.

Ministry apologises after telling sick beneficiary to supply CV

'I actually really stressed about this' - The beneficiary received the letter by accident.

Thames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support

'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'

Gisborne letters: Catch up with more green energy

OPINION: Our readers write on green energy, energy security, GE and ballooning rates.

'Fundamental problems' at Oranga Tamariki, warns Ombudsman

Boshier says Oranga Tamariki 'has a long way to go' to regain trust.

Letters: Tuku Morgan blaming the wrong people for tense race relations

OPINION: Also in today's letters – the PM's shaky Aussie trip; how to tackle boy racers.

Nicola Willis shares experiences of gendered online abuse

Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks after an event for women in local politics in Wellington. Video / Laura Smith