Adam Pearse is Deputy Political Editor for the New Zealand Herald based in the gallery in Wellington.
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DoC grants 10-year concession for Whakapapa ski field
Financial management of the ski field has been plagued for several years.
Watch: PM Christopher Luxon speaks at Rātana Pa
Rātana locals are seeking reassurance from the PM about the Treaty Principles Bill.
'Not a day I don’t think about it': Mixed response to Lake Alice redress package
Minister Erica Stanford acknowledges the scheme won't meet everyone's expectations.
‘A few pirate jokes’: Minister's detached retina forces eye-patch use
Hoggard thinks the injury was from being punched in the face playing rugby 20 years ago.
'I don’t mind the provocation': PM speaks on Treaty Principles Bill
Luxon said there was a “range of views and feelings and people are free to express it”.
‘Don’t hide from the problem’: Resigning MPs give final speeches
There was a surprise shout-out from one National member for a former Te Pāti Māori leader.
Former Māori Party leader supporting National candidate in Māori electorate
Turia also met National leader Christopher Luxon for the first time last night.
Budget 2023: $6b resilience plan to future-proof cyclone-hit infrastructure
It follows the near $1b announced by Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Sunday.
Budget 2023: Primary care eyed as solution to hospital pressure as winter approaches
Also referenced was the huge cost to correct payments made under the Holidays Act.
Budget 2023: Govt to build 3000 more public homes by mid-2025
A total of $3.1 billion of capital funding was allocated to provide the additional homes.
Fed Farmers president Andrew Hoggard running for Act Party in Rangitīkei
Hoggard joined the party about four years ago, also making a donation around that time.
Labour announces candidate for hotly-contested Māori electorate
The electorate's last MP is moving to Labour's list, leaving it wide open.
Officials say worse to come: monster waves flood properties in Coromandel; Whangārei evacuation plea; boat in distress
Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty will lead the briefing from the Beehive.
Long-time councillor lauds Three Waters in maiden MP address
Soraya Peke-Mason's swearing-in has allowed NZ to join an exclusive group of countries.
Who is the 'gentle giant' replacing Trevor Mallard as Speaker?
Despite being a good listener, Adrian Rurawhe won't be allowing misconduct in his House.
Computer glitch overcounts today's Covid cases by thousands
More than 4200 cases were incorrectly added to today's total after a computer glitch.
Covid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30s
Changes ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.
Live: 10 deaths, 930 people in hospital, more than 19,500 Covid cases today
Auckland's hospital staff are coming under increasing pressure, the Herald has revealed.
Child vaccinations: What regions are falling behind?
A full breakdown of child vaccination levels across the country.
Covid: 19 new community cases, 43 cases at the border
Four more cases linked to an Auckland escort agency were reported yesterday.
17 new cases, more Omicron at the border as booster interval shortened
Kiwis 18 and over can get their booster dose if it's been four months since their second.
31 new cases in the community - new border-related Omicron case
The interval between second and booster vaccine doses drops to four months tomorrow.
Live: 27 Covid cases today; 44 people in hospital; no Omicron in community
Twelve cases in Auckland, seven in Waikato, seven in the Bay of Plenty and one in Lakes.
Live: 'Oh s***' - Positive BOP case, mayor tells of 'pretty leaky' border
Winston Peters has claimed the positive case was brought to Northland by the Mongrel Mob.
Vaccination by area: Which parts of NZ are lagging behind?
Find out how your suburb's vaccination levels compare.
The 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?
How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?
The 90% Project: How close is your age group to 90% vaccinated?
First dose vaccinations in older Kiwis are more than 90 per cent almost everywhere.
Experts: 90% vaccination possible by Xmas despite falling first-dose levels
Will New Zealand be able to reach 90 per cent by Christmas?
'Unacceptable': Disparity in DHB staff vaccination levels revealed
Less than half of all staff at one DHB are fully vaccinated.
The call to arms: Should I get vaccinated? Where do I start? Your questions answered
If you haven't had a jab yet, you're not alone. Here's everything you need to know.
Live: Splitsville- NZ prepares for different alert levels; 'Level 3 does not mean freedom,' PM warns
Auckland will stay in alert level 4 lockdown for at least two more weeks.
Survey: Half of Kiwis believe in some form of Covid misinformation
Three quarters of New Zealanders think misinformation is a serious and urgent threat.
Holes in frontline: No staff vaccine info at 11 of 20 DHBs
An expert believes the lack of data leaves NZ open to further risk from an outbreak.
Pasifika culture protected in $108m Budget package
The Pacific Peoples minister is hailing the package as a significant investment.
One person has died after serious crash between truck and car in Taranaki
Police were notified at about 5.20pm of the two-vehicle crash involving a car and a truck.