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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.

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.