
Living wage for public service contractors
Some of the Government's lowest-paid workers will soon be earning at least $22.75/hour.
Some of the Government's lowest-paid workers will soon be earning at least $22.75/hour.
Most schools have been closed through level 3 lockdown.
Judith Collins wants more clarity around vaccine mandates where possible.
Tensions between community leaders and Wellington bureaucrats are growing.
Labour and National are on the path to building slums, says Phil Goff.
Will Aucklanders, in December, be allowed to have free-from-lockdown private parties?
The money will help fix decades of underinvestment in infrastructure, says Woods.
Restaurants and bars must remain closed despite retail opening up.
Outdoor gatherings could be expanded to 25 people if the move is confirmed.
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Police charges for drug use have dropped dramatically for those with no criminal history.
COMMENT: People who know how to play the system are coming and going at will.
PM says Aucklanders can leave for summer, but Govt still working out exactly how.
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Descendants of Taranaki reflect on peacekeeping during the invasion 140 years ago.
The new traffic light system will kick into gear once DHBs reach the target.
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The PM's promise of summer is looking increasingly precarious.
Tens of thousands of Kiwis may miss out on festival if Gisborne doesn't hit vax target.
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta claimed she investigated Watercare-style reforms.
One escapee removed a section of fencing and jumped into a waiting car.
Delta was detected in Stratford's wastewater yesterday.
James Shaw wanted a 54 per cent emissions target, and a net zero target for agriculture.
"It was never about getting to the front of the queue. It was about getting justice."
The visa issue escalated to Ardern and Mahuta as Kabul fell to the Taliban in August.
Meanwhile support remains strong for reaching target before opening borders.
Government contracts 90 per cent of the company's work, up on 56 per cent five years ago.
Brian Tamaki and Peter Mortlock could both be covered by the mandate.
PM: Auckland's hard boundary will be in place until all regions hit 90 per cent vaxxed.
The reopening comes on the cusp of summer, tourism providers hope for eased restrictions.