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Government insists it’s still committed to climate goals

The Government is trying to soften the criticism about axed policies.

Auckland Council splashes out on 45 MG electric cars for head office

The 45 cars have a retail value of $1.8 million.

Te Ao with Moana: Episode 2

Georgina was a trailblazer and a hell raiser. Video / Supplied

'The disruptive two in the House' have got a preferred PM ranking

Te Pāti Māori's rise in the polls has set up an exciting 2023 general election.

Australia reminded of nuclear weapons ban, as it goes on submarine shopping spree

New Zealand sought assurances Australia would keep to its nuclear weapons ban commitments.

Focus: National deputy leader Nicola Willis on last night's poll

National deputy leader Nicola Willis on last night's poll, saying Christopher Luxon is the right man to lead National. Video / Mark Mitchell

Political Roundup: Hipkins eclipses Ardern with pragmatic refocus on cost of living

New PM has a laser-like focus directed at the working-class politics of West Auckland.

Policy bonfire: PM tells Hosking he's not trying to buy the election

Green Party claims the change will only make future climate targets harder to achieve.

'Racist' post against Asian builders, major benefit boost & new poll favours Labour | Focus Morning Bulletin: 14 March, 2023

Influencer called out over comments about Asian builders, criticism mounts on the Government’s welfare boost and how the country’s tracking 28 days on from Cyclone Gabrielle in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Fake stolen cars - the warning police failed to heed over plate recognition systems

Internal police warning number plate systems were a step towards facial recognition.

Reports of retail crime up nearly 40 per cent, almost 300 incidents every day

National Party says it has a plan to restore law and order.

‘Fabulous’: PM Hipkins visits Big Gay Out, unveils plan to end transmission of HIV

It's the first time the celebration of the rainbow community has been held since 2021.

'No question' over bigger Budget spend post cyclones, says Hipkins

Hipkins said on infrastructure alone estimates were '$4-8 billion'.

Beehive Diaries: Which big names said no to a fight with Chloe Swarbrick?

Chloe Swarbrick is keen to get into the ring - who's too chicken to take her on?

Labour picks candidate to stand for Jacinda Ardern's seat

The Labour Party has selected current list MP Helen White to stand in Mt Albert.

Claire Trevett: Luxon has a big problem - how to stop people liking Hipkins

Hipkins was a twist in the tale National did not predict - and it's struggling to respond.

‘If you send me back I will die’: Dramatic escape for first defector to NZ since Cold War

Ex-Chinese consulate staffer feared his Catholicism was putting his life in danger.

John Roughan: Is the Govt’s about-face post-cyclone or pre-election?

There's been a change in leadership, but is it one of substance?