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Car tax, infrastructure, Auckland cycle bridge, Māori wards, oil & gas ban also in sights.
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Kiwi chef feels 'priced out' by Govt from returning home
Calls for Government to exempt quarantine costs for critical workers.
Heather Du Plessis-Allan: We don't need six months of crossing our fingers
OPINION: The public's expectations will only mount with each jab, each passing month.
'Not gonna happen': Pike River families take fight over sealing mine to court
The Govt announced in March funding had run out and it would permanently seal the mine.
'Vigilant NZ': Expert backs pause of mercy flights from NSW
"New Zealand needs to be vigilant, as the Delta variant takes hold in Australia."
Exercise creating heavy breathing, sweating banned in MIQ
Rule introduced last month prohibits exercise, like running, that creates heavy breathing.
Man arrested after cop shot, police car stolen in Hamilton
During a routine traffic stop, a passenger allegedly fired a shotgun at a police officer.
Spitting tacks: Covid saliva testing provider slams Health Ministry over delays
"The ministry has consistently advised Chris Hipkins incorrectly," Rako Science says.
First home buyer confidential: 'The dream of ownership has quickly drifted away'
Wannabe first home buyers on life on the frontline of New Zealand's housing crisis.
NZ too slow to adopt four-day working week, expert says
Four-day week business pioneer is frustrated NZ law is "penalising companies".
INZ confirms partners among visitor visas cancelled
People who applied for visitor visas have had their applications cancelled.
Green flights on hold as Sydney outbreak surges
Once flights from NSW resume, returnees will have to spend 14 days in MIQ.
Plugging the Covid gap at the border ... in a few months
Govt mulls October as the starting point for all border workers needing to be vaccinated.
Revealed: Govt sells $30m of seized criminal cryptocurrency
Money being used for crime prevention services such as preventing aggravated robbery.
Sweeping review ordered after flaws found in Airways and small airport funding
Documents show regional airports at risk without millions of dollars a year of support.
Govt advised against feebate exemptions for work utes
Their rising popularity seen as 'incompatible' with decarbonising the transport sector.
February Covid cluster review: 'Uncertainty, confusion'; Govt failed to learn lessons
'Lack of clarity about the system's capacity to handle a large [Covid] outbreak.'
Thousands of visitor, student and work visa applications cancelled, refunded
"Refunding these applicants is the fair and pragmatic thing to do."
What NZ should win from its trade agreement with post-Brexit Britain
The reality is, for post-Brexit Britain, a good deal for New Zealand is still a good deal.
Teuila Fuatai: Giving koha to gang the right thing to do
Understanding how pōwhiri and koha work is simply part of that process.
Exclusive: 'Extensive' backlogs at Waikato heart services, govt adviser's warning
Patients needing urgent heart care were waiting more than six months, emails reveal.
Why is a govt department appealing against a major proposal in a housing crisis?
Earthworks costing $12m are well under way as publicly funded appeals go in.
'I need to give certainty': PM firm on super age despite Treasury warning
Jacinda Ardern says NZ can cover the rising costs of super without making changes.
Appeal heard over ruling regarding legality of NZ's Covid-19 lockdown
The appeal will run today and tomorrow in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.
Covid-19: Government struggles to recruit MIQ security staff
The Defence Force has been asked to cover security roles at MIQ facilities.
'We've got a problem': Wairoa mayor speaks out as town ranked third in meth use
Hawke's Bay grim meth reality: three cities are ranked above national average for use.
'I was incredibly scared': Kiri Allan on how cancer changed her life
Kiritapu Allan: Find your joy, whatever that is.
Hamilton-Hart: A word of caution on hate speech
OPINION: The problem with denouncing hateful views is such comments could also fall foul.
Business groups cool on relaunch of light rail in Auckland
Michael Wood is promising more details once the Government makes key decisions.
Editorial: Undercurrents of concern with Three Waters reforms
EDITORIAL: Councils have yet to be persuaded to relinquish their water assets and income.
Covid border exemptions: Visas approved for 14 wealthy investors
Immigration NZ has approved visas for 14 wealthy investors under new border exemptions.
Border to open to hundreds of overseas teachers - Hipkins
Move helps schools struggling to recruit for some locations or subjects, minister says.
Govt considering buying 'one or two' existing MIQ hotels
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins let drop the plans this morning.
2000 MIQ rooms empty a day, but Kiwis struggle to book a place
Kiwis trying to get home say they are struggling with an ongoing lack of vouchers.