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Exclusive: Ministers were warned of 'significant uncertainty' over migrant numbers, health system impact

Cabinet ministers were warned there was “significant uncertainty” about the number of migrants who could access the Government’s new five-year parent visa, with potential impacts for New Zealand’s health system and infrastructure.
By Jamie Ensor
• NZ Herald

Explained: Could companies sue for compensation under David Seymour's controversial bill?

Act leader David Seymour is rejecting claims his controversial Regulatory Standards Bill could lead to corporations seeking compensation if their property rights are affected and believes those saying so could be “deliberately making mischief”.
By Jamie Ensor
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‘Ardern lives in exile’: Shane Jones attacks gas ban, calls for apology in fiery hearing

Resources Minister Shane Jones, sporting a Make NZ Great Again hat, arrived at a parliamentary scrutiny session on Thursday ready for a fight over the previous Government’s ban on new offshore oil and gas exploration permits.
By Jamie Ensor
• NZ Herald

‘Don’t expect explosion’: Erica Stanford on whether visa change could lead to migrant influx

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford is “not worried” the Government’s new visa allowing migrants in New Zealand to sponsor their parents to stay for up to 10 years will lead to an influx of people coming here.
By Jamie Ensor
• NZ Herald

Exclusive - Downfall of a Diplomat: Inside Phil Goff's sacking

The sacking of Phil Goff as New Zealand’s High Commissioner in London was swift, taking less than 24 hours from the time officials were told of his now infamous Donald Trump-related remarks to when he was formally told to stop representing his country.
By Jamie Ensor
• NZ Herald

Exclusive: CommComm head looking at changes after business fear about power companies

The head of the Commerce Commission says it is a “major concern” some New Zealand businesses have expressed reluctance to speak publicly about their energy struggles for fear of commercial retaliation from power companies.
By Jamie Ensor
• NZ Herald

Revealed: Multiple exchanges between Nicola Willis and Adrian Orr in weeks before his Reserve Bank shock exit

The Finance Minister met with or spoke with former Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr multiple times in the weeks immediately before his shock – and still unexplained – resignation.
By Jamie Ensor
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Exclusive power price poll reveals Kiwis’ growing concern as minister Shane Jones suggests restructure

Nearly half of New Zealanders feel more concerned about their power bill than this time last year and believe breaking up the electricity gentailers could improve competition, new poll results obtained by the Herald reveal.
By Jamie Ensor
• NZ Herald

Former Supreme Court judge refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role

A former New Zealand Supreme Court judge is refusing to engage “in debate” about his appointment to a Hong Kong court, which one commentator says is part of a “totalitarian system”.
By Jamie Ensor
• NZ Herald

Revealed: Winston Peters hadn’t directed ministry to roll back DEI policies despite opposition

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters had not directed his ministry specifically to roll back any diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies or practices before launching his party’s bill to rid it from the public service earlier this month.
By Jamie Ensor
• NZ Herald

How secondhand store co-founder Rose Hope transforms landfill-destined garments into customer-ready clothing

Rose Hope, co-founder of the Karangahape Rd boutique, has spent the week searching for pieces that suit the brief. Like many of her sourcing sessions from the last 13 years, it’s been a gruelling hunt. Each time it seems to take longer and longer.“We’re not super passionate about adding more …
By Madeleine Crutchley
• NZ Herald

Government went against health advice to lower bowel cancer screening age further for Māori, Pasifika

Health officials advised the Government “significantly” more lives could be saved if it lowered the bowel cancer screening age for Māori and Pasifika further than the rest of the population.
By Jamie Ensor
• NZ Herald

Analysis: Inside National's caucus retreat as MPs accept reshuffle fate

Christopher Luxon began the political year early on Sunday with his National Cabinet reshuffle, framed around creating a “refreshed team” with an intense focus on “economic growth” – two words we’ll likely hear a lot this year.
By Jamie Ensor
• NZ Herald

A street-style photographer on a year of vibrant NZ fashion

The shot, taken within the Samoan village of the festival in March, captures attendee Urlin Mulitalo standing against a red backdrop held by her cousin Blessing (left) and her brother Gideon (right). Viva’s creative and fashion director Dan Ahwa noted that Urlin’s ensemble stood out for its mix of contemporary …
By Madeleine Crutchley
• NZ Herald