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Ministers eyeing up major health sector overhaul including DHB dismantlement
A significant report has recommended the number of DHBs across NZ should be slashed.
Health Minister 'absolutely committed' to slashing DHB numbers
A reduction in the number of NZ's DHBs is more or less locked in, after top-level support.
NZ First MP: Firearms changes may have stopped terrorist from getting gun licence
Managing firearms licences will be taken off police and given to an independent authority.
Half our DHBs should be scrapped, our health system 'fragmented' - major report
The shake-up also recommends the public should lose their right to vote for DHB reps
Kāinga Ora unaware of how many state houses meet accessibility standards
Kāinga Ora, doesn't know how many of its properties meet design standards.
Many Kiwis have lost jobs or taken pay cuts. So why are MPs still on full salaries?
Jacinda Ardern had said the pay cuts would show solidarity with those impacted by Covid
Govt accused of 'extraordinary' bypassing of major new agency
New shovel-ready projects designed to jump start the economy are already facing criticism.
Harbour Bridge 'Skypath' among 11 fast-track projects
Government unveiled fast-tracked RMA process for 'shovel-ready' projects last month.
Shovel-ready projects get the green light to go ahead under new infrastructure law
More than 750 jobs will be created in Auckland alone as part of the post-Covid recovery.
Labour list revealed: Winners and losers - and has David Clark been demoted?
The Labour Party has unveiled its list ahead of this year's election
'We've got to change': Minister to Black Lives Matter movement
Thousands across the country marched in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
Revealed: Who were top Covid-19 Ministers speaking to during lockdown?
The diaries of the Government's top Ministers show who they were talking to, and when.
Midwives reimbursed as part of Govt's $100m health support package
Midwives who worked during lockdown will get $2500 each in recognition of costs incurred.
Muller promises more welfare spending under a National Government
Muller made the commitments in a wide-ranging speech in his home town of Te Puna today.
National Party leader Todd Muller's 'surprise' priority
Muller: The public service needs to improve people's lives rather than just spend money.
Avatar crew allowed into NZ before rule change
Cast and crew of Avatar were granted an exemption to enter New Zealand during lockdown.
22 days of no new Covid cases despite mass gatherings
The last reported case of Covid-19 was on May 22.
Revealed: The cost of the blanket Covid quarantine at the border
Twelve overseas arrivals have tested positive since the blanket quarantine at the border.
The $12b question: Who got the wage subsidy?
Herald investigation looks at where $12 billion subsidy went.
'Idiocy' to get rid of statues, says Peters
'Why do some woke NZers feel the need to mimic mindless actions imported from overseas?'
National wants new international students back in NZ - but with new work restrictions
National wants the borders open to international students but with new work restrictions.
Major NZ border rules relaxed: Essential workers, Team NZ challengers allowed in
Changes include removing the need for partners of NZ citizens to travel together
Govt to spend $4m on 300 new creative learning teachers
Jacinda Ardern said supporting the arts in schools is important, given the Covid-19 impact
Act Party: NZ First not saviours but enablers of gun law changes
The NZ First-Labour impasse has been settled over the second tranche of gun law reforms
Editorial: Health system must be ready for next wave or pandemic
WE SAY: Govt must use the lull to address the health system issues raised amid the crisis.
'What we fought for': Pike River families hopeful as robot recovered
'It's the chance to get to the truth of what killed the men and boys we loved.'
Spending watchdog gives Govt's 'substantial' Covid-19 spending seal of approval
But the Auditor-General identified one issue with the Govt's Covid-19 spending.
Judith Collins accuses Labour of 'politicising' Pike River tragedy
Admission there's a low chance of recovering remains is a broken promise, says National.
Soper: Covid-free doesn't mean lockdown the right or legal call
COMMENT: People ignored the dangers of being ruled by fear rather than the rule of law.
St John facing staff cuts, aims to save $30 million
St John is aiming to save $30 million to survive the economic impacts of Covid-19.
Singapore Airlines crew 'kept like prisoners' during NZ layover
Airline says it is simply adhering to directives from both Singapore and NZ authorities.
Pike River: Minister says recovery of all bodies now 'just impractical'
Andrew Little has also confirmed that the re-entry effort won't receive any more funding.
Todd Muller's new chief spin-doctor revealed: Janet Wilson
Janet Wilson will lead National's press team and will be in charge of the party's message.