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50 per cent increase in number of electricity hardship payments
The number of electricity and gas hardship payments has jumped by almost 5000 to 16,500.
The number of electricity and gas hardship payments has jumped by almost 5000 to 16,500.
NZ was one of 24 countries to join a statement condemning the treatment of Uighur Muslims.
South Auckland residents have railed against the "Americanisation" of NZ's police force.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is preparing to attend her third East Asia Summit.
National has consistently denied being behind the leaks, as has the public service.
COMMENT: One way or another, superpower rivalry consumes regional summits these days.
There are two people who can boss Shane Jones about. Neither is PM Jacinda Ardern.
Smelter's claim of precarious position is undermined by how often it has done this before.
Government takes another look at partnership visas after criticism from Indian community.
Comment: The talkfest has been called off as a result of violent clashes on the streets.
WE SAY: The fund has been a victim of its own success but blaming others is uncalled for.
Apec was at a tipping point in 1999, but was said to be put back on track after NZ hosted.
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson says the decision will disproportionately affect Māori.
Twitter will no longer allow politicians to advertise on the social media platform
Listed companies would need to tell their shareholders about climate-change risks
What vehicles will drive us to the green economy asks James Shaw.
Grant Robertson signed the 44-strong Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action.
"The PM said for Māori to hold her to account, well she needs to act on those words."
China has poured billions into the Pacific, but Ron Mark puts 'people power' above money.
Weather was favourable for firefighters in central Auckland over the long weekend.
Defence paper welcomed as New Zealand seen as neglecting Pacific - to China's advantage
Arthur Taylor will tell his story at tomorrow's Royal Commission of Inquiry hearing
COMMENT: For two years, the target was for 1800 additional cops. But Ardern changed that.
Twyford met with intermediaries from NZ Super Fund but says bid was unsolicited.
Coalition, drinking and siblings for Neve. Ardern and Robertson's first joint interview.
COMMENT: Winston Peters knew his place on Thursday and it was not with Jacinda Ardern.
Auckland Council is already paying half the cost of the $4.4 billion City Rail Link.
Jacinda Ardern will be attending the commemoration on Monday.
The Foreign Affairs Minister will reach a decision on attending the game next week.
Claire Robinson says Trevor Mallard's conduct was 'unbecoming' of the role of Speaker.