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Focus: Jacinda Ardern defends New Zealand's aid to Ukraine
Jacinda Ardern defends New Zealand's aid to Ukraine, saying country is contributing to war effort. Video / Mark Mitchell
Exodus: Two more top health bosses quitting as Bloomfield resigns
Burnout from Covid response believed to be behind public health leadership exodus.
Ardern hits back at Javelin attack
Jacinda Ardern said New Zealand is contributing to Ukraine's war effort.
Thank you to 'the DG': Bloomfield's resignation; 12,575 cases, 15 deaths
Press conference covers boosters for 16, 17 yr olds, Bloomfield's retirement announcement.
Derek Cheng: Bloomfield's time at the helm far from perfect, but he leaves giant shoes to fill
OPINION: Bloomfield inherited a basket case of a Health Ministry - then a pandemic hit.
More sanctions for Russia
The Government has announced its most significant economic sanctions to date.
National wants lift in defence spending
Christopher Luxon says party has been discussing defence policy for months.
Ministry of Health defends legal cost of battle over Māori vaccination data
The $264,284 cost was worth it according to the government department.
Extra 60,000 migrants could arrive - National
Immigration NZ says it does not know how many migrants could be approved under the scheme.
Opinion: Not wanted or valued by Labour - I don't blame Louisa Wall for leaving politics
OPINION: MPs should be above jealousy and envy towards one of their own.
Opinion: Co-governance referendum is not the answer
Opinion: Debate needed on co-governance, not a referendum, writes Vaughan Gunson.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Loss of Māori legends a call for next generation to rise
COMMENT: They broke ground for tangata whenua, but the hard work is far from over.
Parliament protest clean-up costs tipped to top $1m
Clean-up bill revelation follows the 23-day occupation.
'Misinformation' and kickbacks - Parliament scraps on labour law
A bitter battle over employment law erupted in Parliament on Tuesday night.
Seymour challenges Ardern to lift defence spending
David Seymour and Jacinda Ardern clashed in Question Time.
Defence Minister asked to give Ukraine lethal aid - Cabinet said no
Peeni Henare asked his colleagues to send Javelin anti-tank missiles to help Ukraine.
'Political prisoner' Tamaki celebrates new-found freedom as 24hr home curfew lapses
Tamaki: "I am FREE after 78 days a political prisoner."
Russian Embassy claims war crimes a 'hoax'
Russia's Embassy has been sharing images alleging war crimes are a 'hoax'.
More apartment owners will be eligible for earthquake-prone loan scheme
The changes come after no one had applied for a single cent of the $23 million fund.
Robertson urges caution after $1.8b Govt payday
The Government's books continue to outperform expectations.
Three Waters reform: Frustrated mayor tells PM 'you have lost the people'
Three Waters reform push described as "appalling" and "wrong" by another mayor.
Dad's visits with kids suspended over vaccine argument
Family Court rejects anti-vaxxer man's bid to keep visiting his unvaccinated children.
Revealed: Louisa Wall's new job outside Parliament
Louisa Wall's job is part of a managed exit after withdrawing as an electorate candidate.
Political Roundup: Questions of integrity surround tourism 'slush fund'
127 tourism businesses were given grants and loans worth at least $166 million.
New Covid variant could force tougher rules if it arrives in NZ - Bloomfield
While cases are dropping Auckland remains with the highest hospitalisations per capita.
Ardern defends Russian ambassador's presence
Prime Minister says NZ using 'far more powerful tools' while retaining diplomatic options.
Derek Cheng: Jacinda Ardern's underlying message in the decision to stay in red
Yesterday was the first glimpse at the PM's appetite for risk in post-peak Omicron.
Parliament protests: Why health officials wouldn't test portaloos for Covid
Health authorities planned to collect 'portaloo effluent' on the protest's second weekend.
David Seymour: Why co-governance isn't our future
OPINION: Act leader says referendum on co-governance brings the issue out in the open.
Barry Soper: The PM's announcement that wasn't - she's playing a cracked record
OPINION: The sermon sounded like the same script they had preached so many times before.
'Could have been us': Kiwi expat and family escape Russian onslaught
Kiwi left his adopted homeland with family after Russian bombs rained down on cities.
Minister overruled after pushing for higher minimum-wage hike
Michael Wood wanted the minimum wage to go even higher, but was overruled by Cabinet.
Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich included in latest round of NZ sanctions
List includes some of Russia's richest businesspeople.