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Labour overtakes National in post-Budget poll, Peters' net favourability positive
New survey shows the fight for government would be close if people were voting today.

Reserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticism
The bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.

Audrey Young: 'Superficial facelift' – the undercover zingers in Jacinda Ardern's memoir
OPINION: The former PM avoids naming her critics, but some are identifiable anyway.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.'

Greens argue rich list proves case for tax. Act disagrees
The Greens say the growing wealth is evidence for taxing the rich more.

Moo-turn: Chris Hipkins says farming emissions policy ‘under review’
Labour on verge of giving up on a 17-year battle to price agricultural emission?

Les Mills identified as gym where Luxon's former staffer took women's photos
The gym manager told the Herald they take the safety of their members seriously.

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.

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.

New visa to allow migrants' parents to visit NZ for up to 10 years
There are a number of criteria that have to be met.

'Don't want war': Jackson on the Labour-Te Pāti Māori relationship
The Labour MP believes he may have upset Te Pāti Māori.

Letters: D-Day anniversary a timely reminder to seek freedom and peace
OPINION: The coalition can't keep blaming the former Government forever.

Thomas Coughlan: Govt suffers minimal political damage from pay equity shock
OPINION: Polls show pay equity changes are unpopular, but not as unpopular as feared.

Letters: Phil Goff mastered the art of saying nothing, until he spoke
OPINION: Plus the expected debacle over the Treaty Principles Bill surprises no one.

Seymour loses Oxford debate but lauds its ‘contrast’ to Te Pāti Māori actions
Deputy PM says English debate was "great fun", despite his team's defeat.