No rent rise freezes, mortgage deferrals 'at this stage'
No sign yet of the mortgage holidays and rent freezes of 2020's lockdown.
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LOTR fallout: $35m Auckland Film Studios rebuild being 'reviewed'
The review of "milestone" studio rebuild comes barely two weeks after it was announced.
Free childcare for essential workers from tomorrow - Hipkins
Scheme is for essential workers who have no other childcare provisions available to them.
Where to now for $26b construction sector?
Builders and contractors had to secure their sites fast on Wednesday.
Liam Dann: How long can the economy survive in lockdown?
EDITORIAL: It is somewhat inevitable that this lockdown feels tougher.
Revealed: Why our ICUs couldn't cope with a large Covid Delta outbreak
'We actually have very few extra staff, and in some instances, we've got fewer staff.'
Lord of the Rings' NZ exit a tourism nightmare come true
Tourism operators have long feared Lord of the Rings would head offshore.
Housing agency under fire for $30k spend on carving
But Kāinga Ora has defended the spend, saying it has been received well by the community.
Govt comms spending increases 50% in four years
Communications outgoings are up to $89m from $57m.
Nurses reject own proposal, Health Minister Andrew Little says
Strikes planned for August and September will go ahead.
School builds get $16.5 million top-up
Minister Stuart Nash made the announcement at his old school, which will get $6 million.
Pharmac: Is our medicines agency still fit for purpose?
Agency's future is under scrutiny as it juggles public demands and rising drug prices.
Pharmac releases priority funding lists for first time
The release comes after public pressure for the agency to be more transparent.
Bubble pause: Air NZ takes financial hit, airline group pushes for wage help
Ari NZ expecting a short term financial hit until such time as the bubble reopens
Auckland Unlimited blames Covid for significant America's Cup deficits
Auckland Unlimited says the high cost of the America's Cup won't stop it hosting events.
Polytech backlog: Some apprentices waiting nine months to do block courses
Trades lobby to have apprenticeship employer incentives extended.
National says school lunches 'poorly targeted'
"They should do away with the universal policy and target it to those in genuine need."
Nurses lift strike notices after $408m pay offer
Now it is up to union members to decide whether to accept.
The $20m mistake: Govt to repay elderly in long-term residential care
The Govt will repay those who paid too much due to an error.
Mongrel Mob's meth rehab programme given $2.75m
Central Hawke's Bay mayor says backers of Mob programme must keep their eyes "wide open".
GST and foreign investors in ACT housing blitz
ACT says more investment will help it fix housing crisis.
Business groups cool on relaunch of light rail in Auckland
Michael Wood is promising more details once the Government makes key decisions.
Govt considering buying 'one or two' existing MIQ hotels
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins let drop the plans this morning.
Could this help housing shortage? First look at RMA reform
'RMA takes too long, costs too much and hasn't protected the environment.'
'Kōkihi - 95 apartments where once 7 houses stood': Woods
Paul Majurey: "Emphasis on whanaungatanga - relationship, not profit."
Revealed: How Kiwis feel about Govt's $99m bid to keep America's Cup in NZ
Just 11 per cent of people think politicians should give Team NZ whatever they ask for.
'Very ineffective': Drug treatments in prison criticised
"Drug treatment in the community is 10 to 12 times more effective than in prisons."
New 'St John rapid response unit' hopes to halve response times
The first new St John resource in the city for 20 years is part of Govt's Covid response.
Developer responds to release of $1b+ infrastructure fund
"You have to say it's going to get things moving." - Shane Brealey welcoming new fund
Editorial: Harbour Bridge plan a long-term bet
EDITORIAL: The bridge would be a valuable tourism asset for New Zealand's biggest city.
Cecilia Robinson: Time to get serious about funding Pharmac
Pharmac now has more than $1 billion to spend every year, but it's nowhere near enough.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour's Budget 'timid and cautious'
OPINION: The Australian Budget is "ambitious and bold" by comparison.
Haimona Gray: The end of the Māori Separatism conversation?
COMMENT: For National, it is time to put the Don Brash playbook in archives.
'Keeping an open mind': PM on border re-opening
Ardern talks borders, the Covid fund and the benefits boost in a post-Budget interview.