An arbitration panel recommended a 14.5 per cent increase.

Kiri Allan resigned as Justice Minister after crashing her car and being arrested.

It would reverse a policy Act helped create in 2016.

The report refers to matters from over a year ago.

Speech came amid child support debate, claims comment aimed instead at 'deadbeat dads'.

Policy reversal came after one MP called them 'confusing' - 'should all be in English'.

National has accused the Government of 'wasteful spending'.

The sector contributed $7 billion towards New Zealand’s GDP in 2021.

New climate-focused initiatives include expanding the electric vehicle charging network.

Te Matatini gets an additional $34 million in funding over the next two years.

Free medicines, cheaper transport and childcare among initiatives.

Ram raids have steadily declined from a peak mid-last year.

The Government will announce its Three Waters replacement today.

Hipkins announced Cyclone Gabrielle measures and a new Police Minister.

It will see Govt support increase in line with inflation of over 7 per cent.

Hipkins reveals a refreshed Cabinet team as one if his first tasks as PM.

It is Ardern's last public outing as Prime Minister.

It is Ardern's last public outing as Prime Minister.

The traditional start to the political year is tipped to be more explosive than usual.

“I look back at that with a sense of pride, in what we achieved as a country.”

Fires are believed to have occurred sometime between November 19 and 29.

The demolitions had been the subject of numerous protests.

Govt says it is largely based on sector's own suggestions with some 'tweaks'.

The Greens say Labour is going back on a 2017 promise.

Leader Christopher Luxon said it ensured a 'secure and safe' process for complainants.

Government moves to new phase of Covid-19 response.

It comes amid new revelations about the under-fire MP.

Hospitalisations remain elevated and pressure on the health system continues.

"I've felt remorse and very upset about this for some time."

Dr Ashley Bloomfield gives his final Covid-19 briefing before leaving his job.

It comes amid reports health system is in crisis mode amid 'twindemic' of Covid and flu.

Meanwhile hospitalisation and mortality rates tell another story.

$6 million from Proceeds of Crime Fund used to fight ram raids

Benefit changes are expected to lift up to 14,000 more children out of poverty.

Despite 'heavy clouds', Kiwis have cause to be optimistic.

It comes as the PM isolates at home with her fiance positive for Covid-19.

International arrivals are slowly starting to pick up again.

One student not attending took 1914 days to re-engage and get back into the classroom.

There are 692 people in hospital, including 30 patients in intensive care.

While cases are dropping Auckland remains with the highest hospitalisations per capita.

It comes after nine more Covid-related deaths were reported today.

From 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will no longer be required to be used.

It comes after she did a promo interview on the Australian breakfast show Sunrise.

The clean-up continues at Parliament as a heavy police presence remains.

Police have moved into 'enforcement mode' but the occupation could last days yet.

The shift to self-isolation will begin from the end of this month.

'I will be returning to my home country New Zealand at the beginning of March.'

Lack of Māori input and specific details of plan have been criticised.

It comes as testing capacity is boosted and new mask rules introduced.

They've been described as "gamechangers" in the fight against Covid-19.

Covid-19 Response Minister says he is confident that will change once its approved.

Announcement comes after the first weekend of the new traffic light system.

NZ enters the new traffic light system from 11.59pm on Thursday.

There were 182 cases reported today.

It comes ahead of a signalled move to the traffic light system soon after November 29.

It comes as vaccine mandates kick in for teachers and health workers.

Experts say it is a 'risky move' and too soon before vaccination levels are high enough.

Today's announcement comes as a record number of new cases were reported.

It comes amid a late boost to Māori vaccination rates across the country.

Currently 87 per cent of eligible Aucklanders have had at least one dose of the vaccine.

Cabinet will be today decide if there are any changes to Auckland's restrictions.

Outbreak now linked to a 'large' gang presence, with calls for more-targeted approach.

Auckland today enters day 50 of its lockdown as restrictions ease slightly.

The PM says the surest way to get to festivals this summer is to get the vaccine.

It comes ahead of Auckland moving to the first step of its road map tonight.

It comes as two people tested positive at Middlemore Hospital overnight.

The Government has accepted all 25 recommendations to "fix" Oranga Tamariki.

Modelling also suggests that vaccinations alone won't be enough to keep the virus at bay.

Less than half of all staff at one DHB are fully vaccinated.

Officials have confirmed how Auckland prisoner who sparked mini lockdown became infected.

It comes as three new cases emerged outside the Auckland lockdown overnight.

'We haven't even recovered from the last lockdown,' says shocked bakery owner.

It comes as the 'Shot Bro' vaccine buses start doing the rounds.

The numbers come as testing and vaccinations in Auckland ramp up.

There are still 17 'mystery cases', those yet to be clearly linked back to the outbreak.