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Waipareira Trust battles deregistration in High Court over charity status

The High Court heard Waipareira's judicial review in May; a ruling is pending.

Bryce Wilkinson: A response to sincerely held concerns about the Regulatory Standards Bill

OPINION: Parliament hears submissions this week on the bill.

Jacinda Ardern says she'll provide evidence to Covid Royal Commission

An official says discussions are taking place about the best way for this to happen.

Willis responds to OCR decision

The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 3.25%, as expected. Video / Mark Mitchell

ATMs used to ‘launder cash from drug sales’ to be banned

They are often found in supermarkets, petrol stations and convenience stores.

Herald Now Panel with Chlöe Swarbrick, Green Party Co-Leader, and Nicole McKee, ACT Party Minister

Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act MP Nicole McKee join Ryan Bridge in the studio. Video / Herald NOW

'We don't know': Ministry can't show NZ's $81m problem gambling strategy works

Minister for Mental Health - 'not good enough' there's no proof $81m is well spent.

Simon Wilson: When the centre cannot hold - the stark future for Labour

OPINION: Voters are fed up and populism is sweeping the world, but Labour can benefit.

No, Jacinda Ardern hasn’t been asked to appear before the Covid Royal Commission

The Royal Commission told the Herald that no one has been asked to appear yet.

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media

David Seymour speaks to the media on the Regulatory Standards Bill, with the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee hearing the first day of oral submissions.

Watch: Government to make it easier for parents to open bank accounts for children

It has been a tough day for Seymour's Regulatory Standards Bill at Parliament.

Journalist Oriini Kaipara seeking Te Pāti Māori candidacy for Tāmaki Makaurau seat

Kaipara is the first person to publicly announce she will be putting herself forward.

Police release IT review after McSkimming 'objectionable material’ allegation

The Police Commissioner has announced changes will be made.

FamilyBoost: Government tweaking flagship tax policy, changes to impact ‘tens of thousands’

The Government is tweaking its flagship family tax policy by increasing the maximum refund amount and lifting the income threshold. Video / Mark Mitchell

Changes to FamilyBoost payment to impact ‘tens of thousands’

Maximum rebate and income thresholds being adjusted.

Deputy PM David Seymour speaks to Ryan Bridge

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to Ryan Bridge in the HeraldNow studio. Video / Herald NOW

Council reform: The Wayne Brown way has arrived

Auckland Council has a new development office and has taken direct control of planning.

Exclusive: Finance Minister eyeing tax settings ahead of potential election-year changes

A 'wide range of options' is now under consideration.