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Bitter pill: Drug testing law too late for this summer
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NZ's Covid strategy saved 2000 Kiwi lives, new research reveals
But the study finds that NZ could have done a lot better on the economic front.
Covid-19: Criteria for urgent travel to NZ widened; 75 MIQ beds a week free
Criteria loosened for urgent travel to NZ - but the bar is still 'extremely high'
'They must hear that once and for all we are (Covid-free)'
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Ready to rumble: City Rail Link's giant boring machine unveiled
The boring machine will start rumbling underground in April.
Warning NZ tourism industry may never recover
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Confusion, chaos and delay: Inside story of the Labour-NZ First government
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'A period of pay restraint:' Govt to send expectation letter to SOE bosses
The letter will make it clear that the Govt is in a 'period of pay restraint'.
Will Govt appoint a dedicated minister for mosque attacks response?
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'Full clearance': PM grants Santa Christmas border exemption
Sleigh bells ring ... Santa has been cleared to enter Aotearoa without quarantine.
Govt's new top tax rate bill made law after vote in the House
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Pfizer vaccine in UK next week: Why Kiwis will wait until March
Chris Hipkins says everything was being done to get vaccines as quickly as possible.
Government deal paves way for foreign students return
The pandemic has devastated New Zealand's international education sector.
National already applying pressure on new select committees
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'A declaration based on science': Climate emergency declared by MPs
The motion is coupled with a suite of new policies aimed at curbing climate change.
All Govt departments now required to buy electric vehicles
This is part of a new Government push to make the public sector carbon neutral by 2025.
Jacinda Ardern says NZ not taking sides in China-Australia feud
Prime Minister says New Zealand has said its bit and will be leaving it at that.
ACC declares $5.9b deficit, warns levies may need to rise
A fall in interest rates has pushed up the valuation of its outstanding claims.
Ardern to declare a climate change emergency this afternoon
Ardern to tell MPs that climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world.
The Greens refuse to support the Govt's new top tax rate bill
As the Govt won't implement a wealth tax, the Greens won't support the bill
Watch: Sexism, impostor syndrome, and what pushed Ardern into lockdown
PM opens up about sexism, impostor syndrome and lockdown in receiving prestigious award.
'They don't know what's in them' - Little on festivalgoers experimenting with pills
This summer, festival hosts will be able to have drug-checking services.
Child Poverty: Govt was on track to meet reduction targets ... before Covid-19
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Winston Peters misty-eyed as PM pays tribute at Parliament farewell
Winston Peters dabbed his eyes during a speech by Jacinda Ardern.
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Ardern faces tax and housing grilling
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Watch live: Ardern, Collins face off in first Question Time since election
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