$1.6b trade training package: 'I've never seen anything like it'
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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.
Budget breakdown: What you need to know - where your money goes
What you need to know: The big Covid-19 spending package and the hit to the books, jobs.
Budget 2020: $833 million for disability support services
Better access to showering, cleaning, accommodation, equipment and respite for carers.
Budget 2020: Housing providers ready to build 8000 new public houses - but say more needed
Groups say 14,869 people registered on public housing waiting list by end of last year.
No new Covid cases today as NZ steps into 'safer new normal'
Third consecutive day of zero cases in the country.
Police won't rule out 'following up' gang after 100-strong Matamata funeral
Waikato's acting top cop says they had extensive dialogue with the group beforehand.
Live: PM's last-minute chop and change: Funeral backdown as NZ breaks its bubble
National says the Govt has chopped and changed, and still has an inconsistent policy.
Ardern warns of 'very tough winter' ahead of landmark Budget
Jacinda Ardern says today's budget is going to have a clear focus: 'Jobs, jobs, jobs'.
Govt clearance sought for charter flights to bring Chinese students back
Education Minister says any changes to travel ban is still some time away.
Kiwi celebs reveal what they're looking forward to most at level 2
Well-known New Zealanders can't wait for more freedom under level 2.
What does the Budget need to do? Five viewpoints
COMMENT: We ask five commentators what Budget 2020 has to do to be a success.
Govt faces 'one hell of a fiscal repair job' MPs told by top economist
A range of economic experts are being quizzed by MPs
Live: 'Muldoon with slogans': Nats slam Ardern, 'inhumane' funeral restrictions
Simon Bridges says it is 'inhumane' to limit funeral, religious gatherings to 10 people.
Bridges v Bloomfield round two: National leader sticks to his guns
The Ministry of Health released a letter today, rebutting concerns raised by Bridges.
National moves to block law which gives effect to new alert level rules
Despite National voting against the bill, it's still almost certain to pass into law.
China bans Aussie meat imports as Covid-19 tensions rise
Canberra and Beijing have become increasingly embroiled in a bitter row.
Budget 2020: Tourism rescue package confirmed as operators hope for lifeline
MPs will hear from affected tourism operators, as well as Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis.
Live: Level 2 - Big winners and losers revealed; PM reveals 'hardest' part of crisis
Who are the winners and losers of the move to level 2 on Thursday?
Budget 2020: What's been announced so far and what people want to see
On Thursday, Robertson will unveil his 'recovery budget' – what do people want to see?
Game on - sports to resume under level 2
Hunters get ready - a delayed duck shooting season kicks off next Saturday.
Last call? Bars unhappy about delayed opening, new rules - more jobs at risk
Restaurants and bars will be open within days.
Jacinda Ardern's kibosh on 100-person weddings/gatherings - for now
PM says social groups can only have 10 people, and only for two hours outside a home.
Level 2 on Thursday: Malls, cafes open; schools on Monday; bars must wait 10 days
Cafes can open from Thursday but bars must wait 10 days as we head to level 2.
Inside the lockdown: A masterclass in mass communication – and control
COMMENT: Duncan Greive looks back at the historic lockdown, and how it was achieved.
Budget wishlist: What environmental leaders want
Dr Rebecca Stirnemann says: "It's cost-effective to do the action now".
Govt urged to allow NZME and Stuff merger by Act leader
NZME wants to buy Stuff for $1, after being knocked back from the acquisition in the past
D-day: Cabinet mulls level 2 start, expert warns PM to pause
Top ministers met this morning for an extended Cabinet meeting on taking NZ to level 2.
Sir Bob Jones: Govt should stay out of landlord-tenant relations
"No need for the Government to become involved" - Sir Bob Jones