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Carmel Sepuloni said the extended support will allow people to "get back on their feet".
Government not divulging higher cost for Auckland light rail
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Charlotte Bellis to 'continue to challenge' Govt over rights of Kiwis overseas
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Fifth-time drink-driver jailed for causing woman's death in crash
Northland man who caused fatality while drink-driving for a fifth time, sent to prison.
Sir Ian Taylor: The Covid test offered to NZ last year that we need
Sometimes the risk of not moving at all is greater than moving too quickly.
Explained: What NZ can expect from new Omicron subvariant
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Charlotte Bellis returning to NZ in March to give birth to her baby girl
'I will be returning to my home country New Zealand at the beginning of March.'
Ron Brierley's sentence quashed, eligible for prison release this month
Brierley, whose health is failing, has seen his original prison sentence quashed.
'Don't be caught like we were' - parents snared in tax trap after helping daughter
'It never occurred to us we would be liable for tax' - father of family caught.
Radius appoints lawyer as new CEO
New boss brings experience in the retirement village and aged care industry.
More Air NZ flights added to locations of interest as high-risk
The public are urged to keep checking the Ministry of Health's location page.
Body recovered from ute that plunged into lake
It was unclear who or how many people were in the vehicle.
400 daily Omicron cases by end of this week - expert
Almost 100 new cases of Covid-19 were reported yesterday.
Govt to review controversial mortgage lending rules
David Clark claims responsible lending rules weren't being followed by banks.
Partygate: Report slams Boris Johnson's boozy gatherings
Scathing report finds 'serious failure' of leadership, Johnson vows to 'fix it'.
Covid restrictions taking toll on public sentiment - psychologist
Team of five million fatigued and "over it" even as the Omicron variant ramps up.
The billion-dollar letter Infratil thought was a joke
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Ian Mune: 'I'd sworn I'd never direct because it seemed like such an impossible task'
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Inside NZ's 'cooked' rental market
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MIQ misery: Kiwi lawyer in London trying to 'right a wrong'
Alexandra Birt can't understand the abuse dished out to Grounded Kiwis over MIQ.
Auckland Lantern Festival makes online debut after cancellation of physical event
Online programme will feature music playlists, recipes, craft guides and games.
Progress report: How far away is NZ's first Costco store?
New store now up on greenfields site, previously used for pasture and grazing.
Workers across country being strongly discouraged to travel
Some employers are reportedly compelling staff to stop inter-regional travel.
Dan Bidois: Reflections on finding my birth mother
OPINION: Former National MP Dan Bidois has been on a journey to find where he comes from.
Auckland clothing store, Nelson Airport and Gisborne McDonald's among new locations of interest
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Rotorua's shortage of rental properties at 'crisis' point
Rotorua rental market prices increase four per cent, supply drops 15 per cent in a year.
Tax grab: 44,000 people fall into top tax bracket
Surprise as 44,000 extra people hit by Labour's new tax bracket.
Tauranga rental market in 'crisis', rents up, supply drops
The median weekly cost of rentals in Tauranga has risen $70 in the past year.
Gun law changes recommended after mosque attacks kick in today
"Gangs and other violent criminals cannot continue to threaten, intimidate, and exploit."
Matt Doocey: Youth mental health in crisis
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