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OPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'
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Locally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tick
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Seabed miner retracts claim it will earn $1 billion a year
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Bishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton Land
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About 100 people attended the Whangārei protest against Government changes.
Matthew Hooton: NZ First celebrates strongest position this century
OPINION: Labour voters and senior figures are being targeted to jump ship.
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Opinion: Fast-track approvals are necessary but should be temporary
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Early Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube on lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme
Early Childhood Council chief executive Simon Laube speaks to Mike Hosking about the lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme. Video/ Newstalk ZB
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As of October 8, 39,664 households had registered for FamilyBoost.
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Emergency management roadmap due early next year
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The Reserve Bank gives with one hand, but takes with the other.
'Unusual': Watchdog concerned at $24m Gumboot Friday funding transparency
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