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Reports of retail crime up nearly 40 per cent, almost 300 incidents every day

National Party says it has a plan to restore law and order.

‘Fabulous’: PM Hipkins visits Big Gay Out, unveils plan to end transmission of HIV

It's the first time the celebration of the rainbow community has been held since 2021.

'No question' over bigger Budget spend post cyclones, says Hipkins

Hipkins said on infrastructure alone estimates were '$4-8 billion'.

Beehive Diaries: Which big names said no to a fight with Chloe Swarbrick?

Chloe Swarbrick is keen to get into the ring - who's too chicken to take her on?

Labour picks candidate to stand for Jacinda Ardern's seat

The Labour Party has selected current list MP Helen White to stand in Mt Albert.

Claire Trevett: Luxon has a big problem - how to stop people liking Hipkins

Hipkins was a twist in the tale National did not predict - and it's struggling to respond.

Lack of evidence roadworkers were threatened with guns led to PM doubting claim

Hipkins disputing the claim added to feelings the Government isn't taking crime seriously.

Health Minister reveals inappropriate use of public funding for Te Whatu Ora advert

It's understood the newsletter containing the advert cost about $14,000.

Ayesha Verrall on health targets, mātauranga Māori - and being struck by lightning

The Health Minister sits down for a chat with the NZ Herald's Thomas Coughlan.

Audrey Young: Inside Labour's battle over Ardern's Mt Albert electorate

The succession plan in Mt Albert has turned into a heated contest.

‘We are living in a more threatening world’ - top diplomat’s warning to MPs

'The world is tricky... particularly for small states (like NZ)'

Thomas Coughlan: Transport crossroads – this Govt has more enthusiasm for subsidising fossil fuel use than reducing it

OPINION: If the transport sector doesn't cut emissions what will?

'Economic coercion': Govt fears China using trade as a weapon

Officials are working on a plan to make New Zealand resilient to a China trade freeze

Robertson says select committee ill-equipped to conduct bank profits inquiry

The Finance Minister is unsupportive of a 'quick and dirty' banking probe.

Steve Maharey breached political neutrality code of conduct but keeps Government jobs

Hipkins says low-level breaches and contrition should not result in sackings.

‘People are aware of my displeasure’: Minister warns officials over shoddy information sharing

Oranga Tamariki is striving to replace its case management system to address the issue.

Luxon: Health communications staff ‘a good place to start’ in public service cuts

He describes chief executives as the sector’s 'biggest problem'.

Third senior public servant in trouble over anti-National social media comments

Dyson's comments follow controversy over board chairs Rob Campbell and Steve Maharey.