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Overall crime and violent crime steady, but some family violence doubles

Luxon hailed a fall in violent crime on Tuesday, but it depends on which data you use.

‘There is room for savings’: Nicola Willis mulls Reserve Bank funding cut

The Bank has dramatically increased spending while struggling to control inflation.

Luxon floats sending Navy ship into South China Sea

The move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.

Paul Goldsmith speaks to media about a new citizens' arrest initiative

Minister for Justice Paul Goldsmith spoke to media about a new initiative that plans to ease laws around citizens’ arrests. Video / Dean Purcell

Govt accepts plan to cut approval times for products ‘absolutely critical’ to Kiwis

Halving approval times could have a massive economic benefit.

Referendum possible; Parliament may shift to a four-year term, rather than three years

Governments could enjoy a four-year term if approved by referendum – but there's a catch.

‘Risk to brand’: Inside TVNZ’s decision to quit ‘notoriously toxic’ X/Twitter

The Herald has obtained internal comms about the choice to leave.

Luxon tells major summit NZ’s risks are real as regional tensions flare

The PM spoke of conflict threats in the Asia-Pacific region during his Vietnam trip.

‘I don’t get it right all the time’: Luxon reflects on train-wreck Hosking interview

He's also addressed questions about the situation in Mark Patterson's office.

Govt considers bespoke regional tax and concessions to spur growth

Could the Government adopt different tax rules for different regions?

Luxon poised to meet Vietnam’s ‘Big Four’; plays down China tensions

The looming spector of China in the Pacific will be top of Luxon's mind in capital Hanoi.

Letters: Andrew Bayly got off lightly

OPINION: 'There is no place for this sort of behaviour in the workplace.'

New citizen’s arrest powers to be announced amid rise in retail theft

The Government is expected to announce the new powers later today.

Ministry stops sending workers to minister’s office amid complaints

Multiple complaints have been made.

Treaty Principles Bill: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns of local government impact

Dozens of submitters gave their view today, including the current Wellington mayor.

Jenée Tibshraeny: What will become of Andrew Bayly’s ambitious reform agenda?

OPINION: Will Nicola Willis pick up more of the mantle of commerce change?

Simon Wilson: Chris Bishop is ‘proud to be an urbanist’ and I’m thrilled to hear it

OPINION: Transport Minister Chris Bishop dreams of a denser Auckland built around transit.

‘I couldn’t afford the pain relief’: New report shines light on true cost of dental care

Nancy pulled her rotten tooth at home due to high dental costs.