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Putin's $223b problem - sign Russian economic collapse is 'imminent'
An aide to Ukraine president said Russia had softened its stance.
'It's in the too-hard basket': Restaurateur Luke Dallow quits hospitality
Hospitality veteran says the industry is still 18-24 months away from recovery.
Watch: 'We are ready to welcome the world back' - key border reopening dates announced
What you need to know as Jacinda Ardern announces border reopening.
Will Smith hits back after Rebel Wilson's brutal BAFTAs joke
Last year the actor revealed that he and his wife Jada are in an open relationship.
'Nearly a million' more RATs for schools - Hipkins
It will allow more schools to stay safe and open through the Omicron peak, Hipkins says.
What's behind the vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern?
Analysis: Jacinda Ardern and Labour's recent dip in the polls is only part of the story.
Watercare boss - How we are providing certainty in an uncertain world
OPINION: Watercare chief reflects on measures to keep staff mentally and physically well.
20,000 evacuate besieged port as Kyiv is hit; Russia stops demanding Ukraine surrender
Announcement in Kyiv comes as Russia launches fresh attacks in Ukraine's capital.
Nicola Willis named new National finance spokesperson
Luxon said he had a few options.
NZ reopens to the world - the new date tourists can start returning
It comes as the Omicron outbreak appears to near its peak overall.
GPs' president: Doctor shortage is a crisis
OPINION: Ten more doctors could save 30 a year from cancer, respiratory or heart problems.
How restrictions might change after Omicron peaks
Is this the end to traffic lights, gathering limits, vaccine passes, and most mandates?
Man's secret double life as an 'abhorrent' sex offender
People thought John Huntly Watson was a good man. But he spent five years abusing a girl.
Shelling of Kyiv stepped up, civilians flee Mariupol
Fighting intesifies on the outskirts of Kyiv as diplomatic talks continue without success.
Inflation Nation: Surging house prices leave rentals in the shade
When it comes to the property sector, inflation varies from low to eye-watering
National awaits new finance spokesperson after Bridges' departure
National is looking for a new finance spokesman.
Richard Prebble: Labour's in full panic mode - fuel tax cuts can't stop their demise
OPINION: A government that loses control of the economy will lose the election.
Sideswipe: N95 mask tote
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
New modelling: Omicron death toll could double in just weeks
Estimated deaths from the peak is still far higher than what NZ has experienced so far.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Fixing cost of living crisis needs new thinking
Taking GST off fresh produce one way to help whanau cope with surging prices.
Auckland, Northland Covid cases believed double what testing shows
It was estimated 96,275 people in Auckland and Northland had Covid-19 as at Friday.
Opinion: Elimination strategy is like a bad breakup we need to get over
OPINION: A clean break is almost always best - we have to accept we're living with Covid.
Crown prosecutor, senior investigator probing struck-off real estate agent Aaron Drever
The investigation relates to alleged links to a chain of Auckland fast-food restaurants.
Russian strikes hit apartment building in Kyiv
US official says Russia has asked China for military equipment to use in invasion.
Life hacks: Top tips to save on electricity
Take back the power with these easy hacks to help you save hundreds on electricity.
'Offensive' gang headstones include duo killed in P-fuelled car crash
Mayor hoping to ban gang insignia from council cemetery set to meet with Mongrel Mob
Watch: 'Even the bad times have been good' - Simon Bridges to quit Parliament
Simon Bridges quits after 14 years in Parliament, byelection in Tauranga on the way.
'Depraved' businessman who filmed himself raping child appeals sentence
A man jailed for raping a little girl is also continuing his name suppression fight.
Watch: Luxon says Govt reacting to pressure, Finance Minister 'addicted to spending'
'Fuel is the last thing on the list creating real material hardship for our families.'
Failed food outlets pocketed $1m in Covid wage subsidies, didn't pay taxes
Taxpayers are in the gun twice: first for the wage subsidies, then for the unpaid taxes.
Opposition parties give Government 'fail' grade over temporary fuel tax cuts
Fuel taxes have been slashed by 25 cents a litre for the next three months.