76 bubble breaches in isolation hotels in four months
Most of the MIQ bubble breaches were from guests. A handful were from staff or security
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"She leads the way, Kiwis shows the way, in the war against virus," the song's lyrics say.
National claims Labour already moving to break key election promise
Top minister is muddying the waters when it comes to pre-election promise, National says.
Workplace dress codes: Wgtn fashion icon on cutting ties
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One new Covid case, Black Friday warning for shoppers
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Nanaia Mahuta brings new outlook to foreign affairs
Mahuta part of most diverse lawmakers ever appointed to top roles, AP's Nick Perry writes.
Government to let in 2000 fruit pickers from Pacific - but with living wage catch
The new border exceptions mean that few others will be granted before April next year.
Ardern v Collins: Parliament kicks off in a blaze of fiery debate
Judith Collins and Jacinda Ardern clashed strongly in the House on housing.
'I won't be lectured' - Ardern responds to Collins' housing remarks
Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins addressed MPs in the House today.
Catholic Church loses bid to keep abusers secret
"Any other outcome would have been outrageous," victims advocate says.
Kelvin Davis 'disturbed' by Oranga Tamariki's removal of foster children
Davis is still refusing to publicly back his ministry's chief executive, Grainne Moss.
Jacinda Ardern makes moves to declare climate change emergency
There has already been an attempt to declare a climate emergency but it was shot down.
Kiwis to get free access to Covid vaccine, Parliament told
Today is the official State Opening of Parliament.
Act accuses Govt of planning to implement a capital gains tax by stealth
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is looking into extending to CGT-esque Brightline test.
Defiant Oranga Tamariki boss says she will not quit
Grainne Moss insists she's committed to the agency to make change.
Oranga Tamariki boss Grainne Moss and her stark admission of 'structural racism'
"Structural racism is a feature of the care and protection system" - Grainne Moss
Covid 19: NZ's response rated best in the world
NZ, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Finland topped the rankings. Mexico came last.
Govt mobilises Reserve Bank in fight to tame NZ's wild housing market
Robertson has written to the RBNZ, asking it to consider help cool the housing market.
National and Act jostle for credit over Robertson's RBNZ letter
National and Act have both taken credit for Robertson's moves this afternoon.
Government's big move to cool overheated housing market
NZ's stronger-than-expected economic performance has forced house prices up - Robertson
When will our borders open? Jacinda Ardern on Covid-19 and herd immunity
Ardern said NZ must have 'a certain level of immunity' before borders open.
Focus Live: National, Act and NZ First leaders sign the coalition agreement
National leader Christopher Luxon, Act leader David Seymour, and NZ First leader Winston Peters sign their coalition agreement
Watch live: Ardern fronts media after speech to farmers
Speech will let farmers know what her Government's plans are in the primary industry area
Oranga Tamariki: Support workers shed light on heartbreak of whānau
Oranga Tamariki's process of removing babies from whanau labelled as 'underhanded'.
Biden tells Ardern he wants to 'reinvigorate' the NZ/US relationship
Ardern and Biden talked over the phone this afternoon – it was a 'very warm' conversation.
PM invites Biden to NZ; three 'big projects' approved for fast-tracking
Ardern said she had a 'positive and warm' phone call with US President-elect Joe Biden.
Associate Housing Minister calls for wealth tax to cool the market
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson is again calling on Ardern to implement a wealth tax.
'Parents, anti-poverty activists, environmentalists' – Greens unveil new portfolios
The new MPs have been given some pretty weighty responsibilities, including Health
Andrew Bayly: Why the Govt should call in Reserve Bank for a chat
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China warns it will 'poke the eyes' of NZ and allies. How Ardern responded
Ardern's comments follow last week's diplomatic stoush.
NZers want parliamentary term increased
90 per cent of Kiwis also have full trust and confidence in the democratic process.
Nine new Covid cases today, all in managed isolation
The Defence Force cluster grew to six yesterday. Today there are nine new cases in MIQ.