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Pay equity tit-for-tat

National and Labour accuse each other of lying over pay equity claims. Video / Mark Mitchell

Economic milestone set as Govt signals first Super Fund withdrawal date

The Government will make the first withdrawal since the fund was established in 2001.

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins' pre-Budget speech

Chris Hipkins delivers pre-Budget speech at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Video / NZ Herald

Inside the India-Pakistan conflict and what it means for NZ’s trade aspirations

The two countries have negotiated a ceasefire after weeks of tensions.

Watch: 'Govt is gaslighting all Kiwi women' Hipkins says in pre-Budget speech

The Government refuses to disclose how much money it will save from reducing pay equity.

Collins eyes scrapping ‘woke’ diversity requirements for public sector bosses

A draft bill is expected to be before the Cabinet in July.

Editorial: We’re up for the debate on social media restrictions

OPINION: The Govt must have been encouraged by the public reaction to the member's bill.

Power prices: Poll reveals Kiwis’ growing concern

Nearly half of New Zealanders also back breaking up the gentailers.

Govt earmarks $100m for students underachieving in maths, new ‘maths intervention’ teachers

Funding will be included in next week's Budget.

Former Supreme Court judge refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role

'I have nothing to say that has not already been said.'

‘Only talented person you've got in the room?’: PM grilled on Minister fronting raft of policies

PM questioned about the number of new policies the minister was introducing.

Editorial: Government must keep its 500-extra-cops promise

OPINION: This is a policy promise the coalition has to keep.

Inside Health NZ’s million-dollar spend on restructure consultants

The agency said there was a "strong focus" on reducing the use of consultants.

Luxon speaks to the media after announcing plan to restrict social media for under-16s

The Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme. Video / NZ Herald

Work on under-16s social media restrictions to be part of Govt agenda

A top National minister will be in charge.

Luxon holds stand-up after announcing plan to restrict social media for under-16s

The Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme. Video / NZ Herald

Act triggers rarely used coalition clause amid row with National on firearms registry

It's only been invoked a small number of times.

Police goal of 500 extra officers by November unlikely

A new police campus in Albany will start training recruits on June 30.