Dynamic duo to split: PM and Bloomfield Covid-19 briefings to end
The duo's time together on stage in response to Covid-19 is limited.
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Up to $9m in advertising to be spent by Govt in local media
It's part of the Government's support package to aid one of the many Covid-hit sectors.
Audrey Young: Bridges now facing the fight of his political life
Simon Bridges has lasted for just over 26 months. He may have only a week left.
Editorial: Get used to the pandemic's challenges and changes
WE SAY: This is the health equivalent of the shockwave that shook the world after 9/11.
Local Focus: Rotorua churches campaign against level 2 rules
Ministers hope to increase gatherings to 100. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Sport's $265m injection: Cash available in days for lost incomes
Sports Minister Grant Robertson revealed the funding in a post-Budget announcement today.
Caregivers to get an extra $25 a week in $210m Budget boost
Caregivers for children in and out of state care are set to get a $25-a-week increase.
'Civil disobedience': Worshippers flock to Destiny Church service
Today was about 'taking a stand' and showing churches could be trusted.
Small business loan scheme swells to 33,000 businesses
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Dunedin MP: Budget 2020 rail investment 'act of hypocrisy'
Michael Woodhouse critical of decision to leave out Hillside railway from the Budget.
Editorial: How you can make a difference and help businesses survive
WE SAY:Let's provide targeted support that gets money flowing and kick starts the economy.
Editorial: Has the Budget the heft to beat the Covid 19 bug?
WE SAY: Grant Robertson's 'Rebuilding Together' Budget faces a tight balancing act yet.
Budget 2020: Unlocking Covid-19 war chest needed but small business owner fears years of debt
"Maybe the kids will benefit from it in their twenties."
Covid-19: Politicians vote for own pay cuts
Temporary pay cuts for MPs, mayors, councillors may now go ahead.
Live: Wage subsidy may extend a third time; Govt strives to keep unemployment below 10%
Although there is more pain ahead for the economy, $50b is expected to limit the damage.
Audrey Young: Ardern v Bridges - the $10b wage subsidy and $20b blank cheque
COMMENT: Bridges and Ardern clash over the Budget 'plan'. Can they both be right?
'Tsunami of debt' to cripple future generations: Simon Bridges
Bridges: Hundreds of billions in debt to be repaid in more taxes or by future generations.
Budget 2020: Free school lunches needed more than ever, principals say
"It's never a 5 year-old's fault that they don't have food," said one principal.
Budget 2020: How did it measure up? Five views
Richard Prebble, Josie Pagani, Ben Thomas, Lizzie Marvelly & David Cormack on the Budget.
Budget 2020: $5b housing spend up questioned after Kiwibuild debacle
"Demand for social housing will increase" NZ Housing Foundation.
Hamish Rutherford: A sea of red to save NZ from even worse
COMMENT: There is little debate about the need to spend big, but will it be enough?
NZME seeks interim injunction against Stuff-owner Nine Entertainment
Parties head to High Court over takeover talks.
Beneficiaries and migrant workers left out in the cold, advocates say
Advocates had hoped for a bigger lift to benefits than the $25 already announced.
Budget 2020: Auckland could get 2600 new public houses to tackle homelessness
More than 400 rough sleepers taken off streets during lockdown need permanent homes.
Budget 2020: Cancer Society welcomes health funding, urges system rejig
The Pharmac funding increase signals a business-as-usual approach, says cancer expert.
'A tsunami of debt': Simon Bridges on Govt's $50b Budget
National leader says Budget 2020 lacks spending detail; party leaders respond.
The $50 billion Budget to help save 140,000 jobs - and wage subsidy extended
The Government will spend big on its Covid-19 recovery plan.
$1.6b trade training package: 'I've never seen anything like it'
Building and Construction ITO CEO says "I've never seen anything like this in my career".
Budget 2020: Anti-smoking group praises Govt for not hiking tobacco tax
Too often it is vulnerable groups that are hit the hardest, advocate says.
'We're not waiting outside houses counting people': Top cop on level 2 powers
Police Commissioner says staff will step carefully with 'remarkable' Covid-19 powers.
Audrey Young: Budget Covid recovery fund has political advantages
Political editor Audrey Young assesses how Budget 2020 measures up.
Budget 2020: Courses made free in building, construction, agriculture, manufacturing
Expanding the fees-free scheme has been shelved
Wage subsidy scheme extended by 8 weeks - who's eligible?
Govt's wage subsidy scheme extended by eight weeks - which companies can claim it?
Budget 2020: Govt to borrow $5b to add 8000 state and transitional houses
The Government wants to add 8000 more state and transitional homes over five years.