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Collins stamps her mark on National with reshuffle opening salvo
Collins stripped Michael Woodhouse of the health portfolio and gave it to Shane Reti.
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SkyCity applies for wage subsidy extension, angering laid-off workers
SkyCity is seeking more Government help after laying off 900 staff.
Rent relief delays: Businesses pleading with Government
One in eight retail businesses are struggling to negotiate rent relief, a survey shows.
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One new case of Covid-19; Cabinet MPs say time to start charging returnees
The latest case is a woman in her 20s who arrived in NZ on July 4.
'Our Govt wants to kill our babies': Brian Tamaki addresses Auckland protest
Hundreds of motorbikes travelled along the motorway and stopped on Auckland's Queen St.
Tertiary students to benefit from free mental health services
$25 million is to be invested to boost mental health support for tertiary students.
Wildlife institutions get nearly $15 million Govt boost
Eugenie Sage says the funding will mitigate the closure of vital protection facilities.
Why has Government renamed its Covid-19 campaign?
Campaign changed to "Unite for Recovery" as focus went on the economy, now it's reverted.
'Blanket ban' on compassionate leave from isolation may not be legal - experts
A High Court judge has questioned the legality of banning leave exemptions from isolation.
Majority of Kiwis want borders closed until virus contained - poll
80 per cent support keeping NZ's border closed until the virus is contained elsewhere.
An electronic bracelet for everyone in managed isolation?
Government signals strengthening the monitoring of those in managed isolation.
The housing market change first-home buyers are begging for
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Team NZ's $1-a-year rent at public events centre - Mayor may look to move team out early
It can be revealed Team NZ is paying $1 rent for the team base at Viaduct Events Centre.
Fresh quarantine arrest: Man allegedly threatens staff
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Hamilton isolation escapee held in jail after alleged brazen booze run
The 52-year-old was arrested after allegedly breaking out of a managed isolation facility.
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