PM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'
Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.
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Chris Hipkins speaks at close of Labour’s annual conference
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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media following conference speech
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media following conference speech in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Hipkins owes us an apology for ruinous Covid vaccine mandates
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Labour inches closer to wealth or capital gains tax
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Hipkins hints at MP retirements as Labour gets ready for 2026
At least one MP has hinted they may retire before the next election.
Health Minister lauds ‘impressive’ Healthy Homes impact but can’t commit to funding boost
The programme had led to a more than 18% decrease in hospitalisations.
'A behind-the-scenes operator': Nick Smith on Wellington's Crown observer
The former Cabinet minister successfully recommended Lindsay McKenzie for the job.
SH1 project moves to Desert Rd with 50km detours for two months
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Health Minister Dr Shane Reti details the benefits of the Healthy Homes Initiative
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Judith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinking
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks in Ashburton after first Royal Commission Covid-19 report
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks in Ashburton after first Royal Commission Covid-19 report. Video / NZ Herald
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Waitangi Tribunal calls on Govt to reconsider Māori health authority after Treaty ‘breaches’
Alternative plans for Māori health are said to be announced next month.
Covid-19 Royal Commission: Hipkins admits Govt ‘lost the room’ amid lockdowns
Vaccine mandates caused huge pain to a “substantial minority”.
Opinion: We know enough about brain development to know youth offending reforms probably won’t work
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Shelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farm
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