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The Front Page: Why has the Government spent so much money on consultants?
Outside consultants have been raking it in - but this isn't anything new.
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King Charles III's coronation will be rich in history and tradition.
Will Luxon’s campaign millions be enough to beat Hipkins?
The worlds of politics and money often intertwine.
Rich paying 'lower tax rate than supermarket cashiers': Is it time for change?
Research shows wealthy Kiwis aren't paying their fair share.
Talent battle: NZ faces bigger threat than just Australia
The battle for skilled workers is heating up around the world.
‘Organisation in crisis’: NZ Defence Force battling to hold on to staff
Staff are leaving in droves as they look to better support their families.
Is hosting the Commonwealth Games really a good idea?
It's expensive to host a major sporting event.
‘Swinging a blunt tool’: Has the Reserve Bank gone too far with rates rises?
Economists around the country were caught by surprise.
Covid, RSV, flu: The winter wave of infection heading our way
The coronavirus isn’t the only illness that we’ll have to contend with.
Land of the long red tape: Is it time to loosen NZ’s building restrictions?
A prominent developer is bemoaning New Zealand's red tape.
1800 years and counting: Could the supervolcano at Taupō blow?
Seismologist says the Taupō volcano last erupted around 1800 years ago, in 232 AD.
So long Three Waters: Will Affordable Water Reform rebranding change voters' minds?
Three Waters is dead - long live Affordable Water Reform.
First six months as Mayor: How has Wayne Brown performed?
A damning report has criticised Brown's leadership during the January floods.
After major OCR hike: Why is NZ not following Australia?
And why is our cash rate strategy so different from Australia?
The 'frightening' ramifications if China-Taiwan tensions turn to war
As tensions heat up, should New Zealand rush to pick a side?
'Lobbyists have immense power in NZ': Do reforms need to go further?
Will removing swipe card access go far enough in curbing lobbyists' influence?
Should all of NZ still be celebrating Easter?
With 157 religious affiliations in NZ, does the Easter break still make sense?
Honey Bear case: Why is NZ such a lucrative market for meth?
20 years ago, a kilogram of meth was a big bust - now, that's become the norm.
Audrey Young on how Jacinda Ardern will be remembered
Ardern led the country through several major crises.
Free speech v trans rights: Do culture wars win politicians votes?
For some, leaning into outrage might seem likea good idea.
Brace for the big chill: Why this could be the coldest winter in years
Recent cold snap could serve as a precursor to what's to come.
The cash boosts Kiwis will get from today
The Government's $2 billion cost-of-living policy comes into effect today.
The 30 minutes of chaos that took Today FM off air
Programming started as usual, but then things took a turn.
Is it time for free dental care in NZ?
Many people avoid dental care for decades because of the cost.
‘Buried bigotry’: The worrying place the co-governance roadshow could end
Julian Batchelor is sparking controversy around Aotearoa.
Security threat: Could TikTok get banned in NZ?
There are growing concerns about the influence of the social media app.
Adaptation vs mitigation: What should NZ do about climate change?
The debate continues despite the devastating summer of storms.
Was Posie Parker treated differently from Tyler, The Creator?
Expert: Odd that controversial activist is allowed in NZ, but rappers were blocked.
Education crisis: How bad has the system become and what can be done to repair it?
Parents around the country are concerned about the quality of our education system.
NZ Herald’s daily podcast celebrates more than 1 million downloads in its first year
The daily news podcast has hit two major milestones.
Battle of the Chrises: Heather du Plessis-Allan v Simon Wilson on the next PM
Today, we host a debate between two people on opposing ends of the political spectrum.
Cost of living: The issue that could determine the next election
It's one thing all politicians are focused on.