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Under-fire Green MP plays anti-police anthems at festival

Songs included Killing in the Name and Sound of da Police.

Phil Gifford: The Hurricane who looks like an All Black every time he plays

OPINION: What shaped as a pretty boring round of Super Rugby Pacific had everything.

‘On track to deliver’: Peters on new Interislander ferry updates

The new ferries are expected to be in operation by 2029.

Editorial: Wealth, not race, divides educational opportunities

OPINION: Education in this country is being increasingly divided by class.

Legal legends: How two intellectual giants continue to shape NZ

Sir Geoffrey Palmer told the Herald he deplores the way in which legislation is now made.

Health NZ to cut more than $200m from its contractor and consultant spend

Health New Zealand has been using contractors to fill vacancies.

Wellington performer Jo Randerson on the exhilarating chaos of life with ADHD

The ‘neuro-spicy’ multimedia artist gets personal in a new solo how.

Ryan Bridge: Govt guilty of Labour's crime on bloated public service

OPINION: Yes, this is the same “woke” that New Zealand First voted for.

Editorial: Our cities’ souls are being eroded with every hospitality closure

OPINION: Hospitality has always been boom or bust, but it seems more bust than normal.

Mobil introduces renewable diesel made partly with vegetable oil

The diesel is only available to one commercial user so far.

‘Worst f***ing flight’: CEO’s disdain at executive assistant over business-class seat

Now the former employee has been awarded more than $100k in a personal grievance case.

'High costs': Commerce Commission to scrutinise Wellington Water

Simon Watts cited 'high costs and unsound financial management' as justification.

Champions celebrated: Northland’s sporting stars shine at awards night

Whangārei boxer Lani Daniels won the Supreme Award at the 2024 Northland Sports Awards.

Ombudsman changes mind, asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spend

It's a complete turnaround from the Ombudsman's decision two months ago.

‘Do the mahi’: Outgoing business chief’s advice on leadership and job seeking

Hard work pays off, says outgoing Rotorua Business Chamber head.

Wildlife Act changes coming after court ruled Mt Messenger permit unlawful

Minister says changes will be targeted and narrow.

Not fit for office: How to remove ‘impaired’ Prime Ministers

One of the options suggests medical assessments before and during office for future PMs.

‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fire

The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.