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'Heartbreaking and cruel': IT issues lock out visa holders from MIQ

At least 187 migrants have been left out in the cold, National MP Erica Stanford says.

Steven Joyce: Holiday road toll too high, safer roads urgently needed

OPINION: The Government needs get on with building safer regional roading system.

Mike Munro: Govt will need to keep moving at pace to keep up with virus

Govt must remain nimble – even if this means a few more norms going out the window.

Festival drug testing: 'Dramatic drop' in bath salts being sold as MDMA

It comes as festival-goers spend their first summer under a law change.

'First-home buyers can't compete': Critics on Govt's $1b state homes splash

The Government has bought 1,608 homes since July 2016.

'I was incredibly scared': Kiri Allan on how cancer changed her life

Kiritapu Allan: Find your joy, whatever that is.

NZ's Top Blokes - how does Clarke Gayford measure up?

Clarke Gayford is NZ's third man to support a woman at the top. What does that involve?

Annette King on brown snakes, overarm bowling and diplomacy

Women in charge: Our top diplomats in Canberra, Washington, Beijing and Singapore.

Preparing for war between US and China - what it means for NZ and Australia

Opinions on war range from very high to unlikely but NZ partners are gearing up for it.

'It's a nightmare': Siblings told father would die while they're in MIQ denied exemption

"You fluctuate between numbness and grief and extreme rage."

Family desperate to reunite stranded 11yo with cancer-stricken mother

"Her mum has been sick so she wants to go home and keep an eye on her mum," says dad.

'Cruel and insane': Stranded Kiwis lash out at plans to keep border restrictions

'Disappointed and frustrated' - Kiwis respond to extended border restrictions.

MBIE cancels MIQ room release as Govt announces temporary change

Yesterday it was announced the release would be delayed but now it has been cancelled.

NZ signs Hong Kong statement after Five Eyes fuss

ANALYSIS: Why New Zealand signed up to its first Five Eyes statement this year.

'Simply great sadness': Deputy PM Grant Robertson responds to Sir Ian Taylor

OPINION: Despite all the criticism, the Govt has not wavered from its duty.

MBIE delays MIQ room release due to Omicron

MBIE stated the next room release will be on Wednesday, December 22 at midday.

Derek Cheng: An over-cautious PM or the MoH's risk radar missing the mark?

If the Health Ministry underestimates potential risk, what does that mean for Omicron?

Exclusive: Ayesha Verrall reveals how contact-tracing is ready for whatever summer brings

Minister: Improvements won't mean much if engagement with the marginalised isn't improved.