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Govt explored but rejected policy to subsidise Kiwis' dinners out
The UK implemented a similar scheme to the one NZ officials looked into but rejected it.
Covid-19: No new cases in the community, one in MIQ
The new case flew via Singapore and tested positive on their day three test.
Covid vaccinations at Eden Park? Hipkins opens up on jab options
Where you could be offered a vaccine, and how that information will be recorded.
Audrey Young: The end of Fortress NZ - today marks turning point in the war against Covid
Opinion: The system is becoming more nimble and responsive.
Berocca backdown: National MP trumps Mallard in spoof video row
The controversial Berocca video has been re-uploaded to Facebook after being taken down.
New outbreak clue? 'No stone unturned' in hunt for source
Source of six community cases might never be found, officials admit.
'All over the place' - health expert blasts Govt response, LSG staff all negative
All staff at LSG Sky Chefs have tested negative for the virus.
Live: Ardern upbeat as Cabinet meets to decide alert levels
PM to be questioned on the new community cases and her call with Scott Morrison.
Public sector employment boosted post-pandemic, and not only in Wellington
In the year up to last December, 7630 new jobs were created in the public sector.
New cases: School closed until Friday
The two new cases are siblings and one is a close contact of original community case.
Alert-level D-Day - Nat MP's 'big call' over level 3
Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins 'optimistic' ahead of Cabinet decision.
Expiration dates and 'inevitable' computer glitches: What challenges our historic vaccine roll out
"There will be glitches along the way, but I think the key building blocks are there."
Comment: Ardern and the morality feud with Australia
OPINION: It is difficult to respect a decision that treats NZ with such disrespect.
Parliament to rush through Covid-19 business support laws today
The rules won't help businesses now; they only kick in if lockdown is at least seven days.
PM told of latest Covid outbreak just 90 mins before public
MPs will be in a socially distanced house focusing on the Govt's Covid-19 response.
National MP Chris Bishop stands his ground ahead of Berocca video grilling
The video has been accused of being misleading – but Bishop says it's fine
Suburb at centre of outbreak hunkers down; long waits for tests
Long queues at Papatoetoe High School testing site this morning.
MP numbers in the House slashed; social distancing rules imposed
Parliament has been closed for tours and MPs will need to social distance in the House.
Lockdown costs for Auckland businesses will be 'heavy' – can Govt help?
The lockdown is just three days; Govt support for businesses only kicks in after seven.
New cases are UK strain - long wait at school's pop-up testing station
'We have stamped out the virus before, and we will do it again.'
Audrey Young: Best place to judge lockdown from a rear view mirror
OPINION: Similarities and differences with the last lockdown decision.
Live: Auckland at level 3; rest of NZ at 2 - what you need to know
A sudden and dramatic change in NZ's alert levels after three positive cases.
Boyd Swinburn: Free lunch could be food-system game-changer
OPINION: Food systems can deliver on health, equity and environmental sustainability.
Three 'new and active' Covid cases: Air NZ suspends domestic food and drink services
Three community cases in South Auckland.
Govt looking into Kiwis getting Covid-19 vaccine at their workplace
Chris Hipkins says this would help with a quicker rollout of the vaccine programme
Audrey Young: Ardern leaves Opposition with few options
OPINION: National has been left with little to say except "congratulations."
Ardern's 'milestone' vaccine announcement sparks rare bout of political unity
Frontline health and border workers to get the Covid-19 vaccine jab next week.
Govt to spend $55m to support 'public interest journalism'
The money will be given to any and all media outlets to fill a public interest.
Covid vaccine arrives next week, border staff jabs from Saturday
Border staff to receive their jabs from next Saturday.
I spy with my little tie: Which MPs embraced the new tie-optional rules?
Minister tells media he is only wearing a tie because that is what his mum expects.
'We have fallen short:' Air NZ top brass apologises to MPs for 'Saudi issue'
A subsidiary of the airline had been servicing military equipment for the Saudi military.
Invoices worth $23m sent to MIQ guests, 494 overdue
Nearly 2000 invoices have been paid, while 494 are overdue.
Government scrapping RMA to tackle the housing crisis
David Parker says there is no silver bullet to addressing the housing crisis.