National's 'gone by lunchtime' comments on water 'stupid, 'reckless' – Govt
National say the rules would be 'gone by lunchtime' – but Govt Ministers hit back.
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MPs now allowed to question Bloomfield in health committee next week
NZ First and National had called for the committee to be reconvened – they got their wish.
Auckland councillor apologises for floating port sale
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Greens scoff at National and NZ First's calls for reconvened health committee
In a rare show of unity, National and NZ First agree the health committee should return.
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PM defends lockdown extension as firms warn of closures, job losses
Health experts welcome a longer level 3 in Auckland amid warnings businesses will fail.
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Extending the lockdown was the only logical choice, writes Liam Dann.
Letter raises spectre of Govt intervention in Invercargill council
Rising tensions at council have prompted a move from the Department of Internal Affairs.
Masks mandatory on public transport from next week
New Zealanders won't be allowed on public transport if they are not wearing masks.
Watch: 'Disappointed' Auckland Mayor Phil Goff on lockdown extension
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Watch: NZ alert levels extended until Sunday
People travelling on public transport at alert level 2 will need a mask.
Winston Peters admits providing consular assistance to 'Bad Boy of Brexit'
Peters is accused of using his ministerial influence to help ease Aaron Banks' travel.
More than 100,000 Aucklanders haven't registered AT Hop card
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Derek Cheng: Why Jacinda Ardern's decision today is the hardest one yet
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Mark Knoff-Thomas: Lack of co-ordination fuels crime wave
Comment: Police priorities are understandable, but poor cohesion between agencies is not.
Editorial: It is still the case of hunker down and wait it out
EDITORIAL: The consensus that people bought into earlier this year has frayed.
89% of Auckland businesses collecting wage subsidy
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Three new Covid-19 cases, 9 in hospital, changes to travel exemptions
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Kiwis' hilarious response to overseas critic calling locked-down NZ 'hellhole'
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Labour's 'Ashley Bloomfield' campaign ad deleted
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Auckland CBD businesses dropped $19m in revenue the first week of lockdown two.
Six new Covid cases in the community, 3 people in ICU
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