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Wellington jobless numbers steady despite Govt cuts
Official stats show unemployment has fallen in the capital as other areas rise.
David Seymour says he lacks confidence in early analysis of Waikato Med School merits
The Act leader provided his own analysis to prove his point.
Treasury: Government builds are too expensive and take too long
A new report shows projects continue to be delayed and over budget.
Transmission Gully on verge of completion, with 110 km/h speed possible
NZTA-Waka Kotahi has been locked in a dispute with the road builders.
Parliament to consider changing rules following haka - is it a good idea?
OPINION: A Parliamentary committee might look at whether MPs need greater punishments.
Editorial: The haka in Parliament wasn't intimidation – just disgust
OPINION: The gang patch law kicks in on Thursday but let's wait for the reactions.
Simon Wilson: Why the Solicitor-General should resign and the PM should scrap Act's Treaty bill
OPINION: Principles? How about we see some in the abuse-in-care response and Treaty bill?
Justice Committee looking at ending taxpayers paying for election ads
A divided committee wants the Government to look at voting rules.
Claire Trevett: National gets spooked as David Seymour plays a blinder on Treaty Principles Bill
OPINION: National has moved to try to reassure its base as pressure grows on Treaty Bill.
What's 7x8? PM's podcast blooper
An eight-year old's quickfire questions led the PM to make a mathematical gaffe.
Matthew Hooton: Willis ready to take on banks to boost productivity
OPINION: Economic and fiscal forecasts demand more aggressive reform.
Claire Trevett: Luxon claps back at Seymour Treaty Principles Bill day of drama
OPINION: The first debate on the Treaty Principles Bill was always going to deliver drama.
6500% increase: NZ immigration site swamped following Donald Trump's victory
Trump exodus: Americans have registered their interest in moving to NZ in their thousands.
Audrey Young: KC smackdown – top barristers join Treaty bill backlash
OPINION: Protesters have some heavyweight legal experts on their side.
Are tech companies banks' biggest competitors? ASB CEO thinks so
Debate rages over who should capitalise tech companies.
Coalition, Labour join forces to attract more PPPs
Firms may be paid to bid for government contracts.
Editorial: Abuse in Care - Govt apology to victims has got to be more than just lip service
State abuse systems need a lot more than just lip service.
Simon Wilson: Could Trump happen here?
OPINION: We have an essential precondition; mainstream politicians aren't fixing things.
Audrey Young: Opposition party power rankings – the top 10
OPINION: Some former Government MPs seem invigorated by being in Opposition.
Would legalising cannabis lead to a reduction in substance-related harm? A new study's ‘tantalising prospect’
Alcohol is on average more harmful than cannabis. Would legalising it reduce overall harm?
The number of repeat serious youth offenders is dropping. No-one knows why
The number of serious offenders was rising for more than three years, but is now falling
Claire Trevett: Seymour, the champion at making life difficult for Luxon
OPINION: PM might think Seymour is an ungrateful sod after his Treaty Bill antics.
'The risk of death is higher': What Cabinet knew when it raised speed limits on our roads
Cabinet knows higher speeds are dangerous but it's had no advice on the economic benefits.
'Ability to drive change': Why top cop Andrew Coster was appointed Social Investment boss
The outgoing Police Commissioner starts his five-year term in the new role on Monday.
What's in PM Chris Luxon's bag of tricks for dealing with Donald Trump?
Elon Musk and Luxon's US-based business background could prove political assets
Audrey Young: Trump 2.0, Treaty bill tweaks and a media brickbat
OPINION: Kamala Harris conceded with a speech full of soaring and meaningless rhetoric.
RBNZ: Trump presidency will be marginally inflationary
Governor Adrian Orr says the world has gone past 'peak global trade'.
Baking hot, no food, and French people desperate to smoke – inside Kamala Harris’ election night bash
OPINION: Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan is at Harris' former college.
Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga, Oprah and long lines – inside Kamala Harris’s last rally
Candidates embark on final push before election day.
US election: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump converge on Pennsylvania
It's the final day of campaigning in the US presidential election.
Opinion: Luxon digs himself an embarrassing hole over the use of force at boot camps
OPINION: The PM, grilled by Mike Hosking, negates what Cabinet has already approved.
Simon Wilson: Why don't we get to vote? How the US election result will affect us all
OPINION: Four ways for President Kamala Harris to make a difference to climate change.
Editorial: Not the punchline former comedian Mike King wanted
OPINION: Mental health advocate Mike King is passionate about our rangatahi.
Many Americans know strife won't end with polling day
You might think the election wraps up this week, but you'd be wrong.
Opinion: McKee wants to change NZ's gun laws. She'll have to get past this man first
Police don't want the law loosened. Neither does their minister.
Thomas Coughlan's campaign diary: At a battleground state Trump rally
OPINION: There are just two more days of campaigning in the US presidential election.
US economy posts terrible hiring number days out from election
OPINION: Jobs data published this week came in at 12% of what economists expected.
Audrey Young: Meet members of Waitangi Tribunal, which is set for a shake-up
The Waitangi Tribunal leans towards a highly educated membership.
Claire Trevett: Dodging hospital protests won't help Luxon's problem in health go away
Turning a blind eye to protesters won't help Luxon address the problem with health.
‘It’s not really a threat, it’s a promise’: Official sued by Donald Trump warns of post-election lawsuits
The Herald speaks to an official on the front line of America's election.
Audrey Young: Trump warnings fall flat in final days of presidential race
OPINION: Damnation be damned – American voters won't be swayed.
Up to 260 hits in one canister: Inside Govt moves to crack down on nitrous oxide
Inhaling excessive amounts can cause neurological impairment, spinal injury, psychosis.
Simon Wilson: Why did John Key endorse Donald Trump?
OPINION: Sixty billionaires are supporting Donald Trump. So is Sir John Key.
Is Health NZ underfunded? Treasury doesn’t think so
The health system is bleeding money, leading some to question funding levels.
Treasury keen on private capital for Kiwibank, Greens warn of privatisation
Official advice suggests private capital has been considered in the past.
An end to fiscal holes? New plan to independently assess political parties' costings
Poking holes in opposing parties’ costings has long been a feature of NZ elections.
Can New Zealand trade food for roads with Singapore? NZ First’s Shane Jones thinks it is possible
Singapore is keen to invest in NZ, says Shane Jones following a trip.