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New Zealand’s declined baby names of 2024 revealed

Names must not be offensive, resemble a rank, or be 'unreasonably long'.

'You need to fix it': Lake Alice survivor taking Government to court over redress scheme

Survivor seeks judicial review of the redress scheme: 'You need to fix it'.

Government asking for public feedback on landmark Predator Free 2050 strategy

Consultation on plan to help New Zealand's threatened species closes on June 30.

Editorial: In a Maga world, very few want a homegrown version

OPINION: Australians voted for the status quo, rejecting a change in Government.

Why Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell wants jail sentences longer, even if it means ‘huge’ prisoner numbers

Half of short-term prisoners reoffend within 24 months of release.

Pre-Budget 2025 Defence announcement

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was joined by Deputy PM Winston Peters and Minister of defence Judith Collins to make a pre-budget defence announcement. Video / Alex Burton

Watch: NZ to spend more than $2b on new NZDF choppers

The helicopters can go further and carry larger loads than the existing Seasprite fleet.

How is your child going at school? Govt releases tool for parents to track learning

The online tool will be added to as the Government's new curriculum is developed.

Seymour proposes abolishing some portfolios and cutting minister numbers

One of the portfolios he wants to scrap was created by Christopher Luxon this year.

Is there method to Govt's madness, helping ANZ and ASB in court?

Lawyer supports law change to avoid "draconian consequences" for lenders.

NZ Herald Live: Mark Mitchell talks to media

Hon Mark Mitchell, Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall, and Local MP Hon Nicola Grigg speak to the media on the local state of emergency in Selwyn

Abuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid payment

Govt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.

Audrey Young: 100 days down, 1361 to go – Trump’s blitz has barely begun

OPINION: Kiwis just got a hint of how much America's lurch to the right will cost.

And justice for all? Why Goldsmith says access is ‘imperfect’, and what to do about it

Goldsmith: 'I'd love to have lots of money to throw around, but I don't.'

Roger Partridge: Policy whiplash risks eroding NZ's investment stability

OPINION: Policy unpredictability is now seen as a genuine investment risk.

Editorial: Has Nicola Willis used a scalpel or a saw?

OPINON: The scale of cuts feel like we are going to get close to nicking the bone.