Political Roundup: Have billions been incorrectly paid out in wage subsidy scheme?
OPINION: It has huge financial consequences for the state, and public trust in Government.
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Less than 9 per cent of those vaccinated are Māori; less than 7 per cent for Pasifika.
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"If we find this attitude acceptable, then I find this in disrepute," Rawiri Waititi said.
Govt wants drug-checking services around the whole country - but no Govt funding yet
Govt backs nationwide drug-checking service, but no plan for cheaper medicinal cannabis.
388k Covid vaccines dished out; Hipkins' message to Kiwis abroad
120,000 people have had their second doses of the Pfizer jab and are fully vaccinated.
Derek Cheng: Is the Govt's health approach to drug-related harm delivering?
Govt cornered by the referendum result, but still has ways to achieve health-based goals
No changes to transtasman bubble after Melbourne Covid-19 case, public health risk low
The public health risk has been identified as low.
Ministry 'audits' of wage subsidy questioned
Auditor-General reports on the handling of massive wage subsidy scheme.
Govt blinks first as unions claim a win in negotiations with Hipkins
The guidance for state sector employers 'will be reviewed next year', union boss says.
PM warned right-wing extremists using Covid crisis to 'spread hate'
PM was told: 'Right-wing extremists are using the crisis to spread hate and conspiracies.'
Ardern and top ministers emerge from 'constructive' pay freeze union meetings
PM says negotiations are still underway and more announcements are imminent.
Drug law impact revealed: Number of people charged per month dropping dramatically; less bias against Māori
Two in 10 caught with drugs charged, one in 10 with cannabis, and half caught with meth.
Horticulture, union welcome Govt's RSE announcement
Meanwhile other industries are disappointed at missing out.
We pay 'far too much for building supplies': Robertson pledges probe
Today's comments follow Labour's pledge last year to probe the sector.
PM, Robertson forced on defensive over public sector pay freeze
The pair doubled down on the decision amid pressure from unions.
Ardern says pay freeze chance to address pay equity
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has responded to backlash over the public sector pay freeze.
Govt unveils 'monumental' new breast and cervical cancer prevention funding
Some $118m will be spent on a number of initiatives to fight breast and cervical cancer.
Money or the jab? High-risk workers miss vaccine appointments - can't afford pay cut
Port workers should get paid breaks to ensure they get the Covid-19 shot, union says.
Millions spent to bring home Kiwis stranded during pandemic
The Government has spent more than $6 million bringing stranded New Zealanders home.
Major DoC shake-up on cards? National raises questions after leak of documents
The draft document has a number of major recommendations that would shake up DoC.
No new Covid cases in community, 2 in MIQ, NSW bubble to resume tonight
The two new cases in MIQ are from the Philippines and Pakistan.
Some parents still have reservations about free school lunches
A majority of South Auckland schools have been getting free lunches for one term now.
Govt commits $53m to roll out new HPV self check kit
The new HPV test is a simple and quick swab that women can choose to do themselves.
300,000 more women eligible for free breast scans in $55 million IT upgrade
Another $10m will be spent on scans for those who missed them because of Covid-19.
Derek Cheng: Will the US joining the Christchurch Call give it any teeth?
The US signing up to the Christchurch Call could add heft to the voluntary framework.
Watch: Parisian engineer only woman on Auckland's new tunnel boring machine
Tunnel borer machine will have a woman at the helm as it heads towards Mt Eden.
No new Covid-19 community cases, three in MIQ
The three new cases in MIQ come from France, the Maldives and Guatemala.
'In the lurch': South Auckland housing development in receivership
KiwiBuild development Ormiston Rise is in receivership, leaving owners worried, uncertain.
Claire Trevett: Labour serves itself a steaming pay freeze mess
Government has quickly lost the battle over the "pay freeze" for public sector workers.
Hamish Rutherford: This week more about union than workers
The pay freeze will affect more than fair pay agreements. This week was about unions.
Fonterra's TAF model was doomed to fail: Minister
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor committed to helping Fonterra get fast change.
Contact of Sydney Covid case in Christchurch MIQ, bubble pause continues
Dr Ashley Bloomfield has defended the snap bubble decision as "the right thing to do".
Fair pay agreement news staunchly divides factions
The issues, perhaps not unexpectedly, have been a political hot potato.
Kiwis stranded in India: 'It's our duty to bring them back'
Indian Cricket Board helps NZ cricketers fly home; NGO calls for our Govt to help others.