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Phil Goff on Winston Peters, broken promises and National’s election dilemma
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Beyond the risks, what opportunities does AI offer?
One NZ CEO Nick Judd and AUT AI expert Dr Mahsa McCauley discuss some of the upsides of AI. Brought to you by One NZ.
Labour to force airlines to give 'automatic refunds' for cancelled and changed flights
Flights would have to be 'significantly' changed for refunds to be provided.
‘Full of holes’: Justice Ministry concedes mistakes in OIA reform work
A statement from Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith later repeated a key inaccuracy
How could Māori, who make up about one in six voters, influence this election?
OPINION: Social media leftist campaigns like #DitchThePricks are influencing some voters.
'Seeing ugly things': Seymour says world watching NZ's 'dumpster fire policy debate'
'The currency markets are watching our election and they're seeing two ugly things.'
Editorial: Want politicians to listen? Don't burn the hoarding
OPINION: Democracy works best at the ballot box, not by vandalising a billboard.
Nation-building about more than building a road
OPINION: Investment and development take years, politics works on a shorter timeline.
Relaxed, ruthless and not on the ballot: John Key won a debate he wasn’t even contesting
OPINION: Tamatha Paul showed her policy backbone as she challenged Key on billionaires.
Needles rationed amid surge in Kiwis 'experimenting on themselves' with injectables
The increase in needle use is putting pressure on traditional harm reduction services.
Letters: We should think about the planet when voting in next month’s election
OPINION: Letters on flights, rail, defence and e-scooter safety.
What's the industry of the future for New Zealand?
The parties share their plans for where NZ's future jobs will come from. Brought to you by One NZ.
How rich is too rich?
Tamatha Paul shared her thoughts on TikTok and explains further during the Future of NZ debate. Brought to you by One NZ.
Key, Paul tackle whether billionaires are 'morally offensive' in debate
The pair spoke out during the NZ Herald's Future of New Zealand debate.
Dry years and fuel storage. What's the plan?
Parties share their plans for non-rainy days and did someone say Marsden Point? Brought to you by One NZ
Robots, billionaires and jobs on the line: Leaders clash over NZ’s future
AI, jobs and wealth dominated the NZ Herald Future of New Zealand Debate.
Who owns te reo Māori in the age of AI?
Oriini Kaipara and Nicole McKee on intellectual property and how far regulation should go. Brought to you by One NZ
Tamatha Paul on AI: 'We don't need to be afraid of it, and it can be helpful, but…'
Tamatha Paul and Shane Jones share their views on AI regulation. Brought to you by One NZ
Sir John Key on ethical billionaires
Sir John Key passed his opinion on ethical billionaires during the NZ Herald Future of NZ Debate. Brought to you by One NZ. Video / NZ Herald
The NZ Herald Future of NZ Debate hosted by Ryan Bridge
Join Ryan Bridge and some of the country's smartest leaders and biggest brains as we imagine what NZ will look like in a decade's time – and what we need to do to prepare for it.
Peters keen to revisit conversion-practices law, likens abortion to murder
The NZ First leader aired his views but stopped short of announcing new policy.
Ministry decided against cutting disgraced ex-Lotto presenter Russell Harrison's pay 3 times
Documents obtained by the Herald reveal three Justice Ministry workers are facing charges.
Why rising diesel prices could cost you at the checkout
Justin Tighe-Umbers, CEO of National Road Carriers joins The Front Page to talk about the squeeze on trucking and what his industry wants from the next government.
Hipkins unaware top cop candidate sits on charter school board
Naidoo is number 13 on Labour's list.
$5m for 20 years behind bars? The David Tamihere compensation question
Prosecutors said they wouldn't seek a retrial over the murders of two Swedish backpackers.
The Herald’s Future of NZ election debate: Sir John Key, politicians face off tonight
Twenty-four panellists from politics, business and academia will take part in the debate.
Debunking the great myths about NZ private hospitals
OPINION: NZ has always had a mixed health system. Public services have never been enough.
Labour vows to make it easier for new players to take on big banks
The party is also promising to introduce a new e-money licence for businesses.
NZ First unveils party list – who are the winners and losers?
NZ First has announced its list with a few surprises.
Labour Party says it wants to revolutionise the payment system for New Zealanders
Labour leader Chris Hipkins, finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds and commerce and consumer affairs spokeswoman Arena Williams make a policy announcement. Video / Cameron Pitney