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"There are quite a few things that are on our side" - professor Michael Baker.
No toll for Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway after community opposition
The new Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway is due to open next year.
Waikeria Prison written down to the tune of up to $25m after riots
For six days, at least 17 inmates rioted causing widespread damage at the prison.
Leaving a generation to the 'scrap heap': Child poverty soars
"If we give up, say it's too hard, we are consigning a generation to the scrap heap."
Madison Wood: Why teens are down on themselves
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Jarrod Gilbert: Why we should have our fingerprints all over a gun register
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Green co-leaders unleash scathing attack on 'hypocritical', 'despicable' National
"They look like they didn't have any moral compass" - James Shaw.
'Harmful': Youth have no trust in controlling 'care' environments
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Covid-19: Why aren't we scanning QR codes?
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Challenge to James Shaw's co-leadership fizzles
Shaw re-elected co-leader, Davidson lashes out at National's "dangerous, racist" rhetoric.
Collins targets 'easily winnable' election if National sticks together
Judith Collins promises members she can win the election - if the party stays focused.
Bryce Heard: Why are farmers frustrated? We've got short memories
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Sir John Key on 'failure' of MIQ, turning 60 and the Nats
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Google boss secured residency through wealthy investor category
INZ said the application included the necessary documentation and was assessed.
Worth the compromise? Greens' agreement with Labour in spotlight at AGM
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PM: Back to drawing board on cycle bridge
PM says Govt will look at other options after cycle bridge gets the voters' thumbs down.
'Anti-immigrant' NZ moving the goalposts - angry tech boss
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Covid-infected mariners moved to community quarantine in Southland
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Andrew Little on hostile reception from GPs: 'Not here to be licked up and down'
Andrew Little faces hostile criticism from a crowd of GPs who adored Ashley Bloomfield.
Longer wait between jabs provides more immunity, says Bloomfield
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Govt ignored Treasury warnings over EV feebate scheme
The scheme would hurt those in low income households, the advice said.
'Unheard and unseen': The calls for more rights for victims and what's being done
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Sorry saga of Sue Brown's mum has sequel at Parliament
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'Intervention required': Treasury slams royal commission's costs blow-out
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Air NZ downgrade: This year is getting much tougher
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Govt comms spending increases 50% in four years
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Bloomfield says Health Ministry didn't heavy clinicians over Fiji patient
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And Justice For All? - Why change is needed in our system and why Govt won't front
'The tryline is wide open. There's no one in the way.' - Chester Borrows on Govt inaction.
MPs set to pass NZ Super residency rule-change
All political parties support changes to residency rules for NZ Super, except the Greens.