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Indian duo sing Ardern's praises - literally

"She leads the way, Kiwis shows the way, in the war against virus," the song's lyrics say.

National claims Labour already moving to break key election promise

Top minister is muddying the waters when it comes to pre-election promise, National says.

Workplace dress codes: Wgtn fashion icon on cutting ties

"When I put on a shirt and blazer, my whole way of being changes," Sally-ann Moffat says.

One new Covid case, Black Friday warning for shoppers

Seven cases today, including the six Pakistani cricketers announced yesterday.

Nanaia Mahuta brings new outlook to foreign affairs

Mahuta part of most diverse lawmakers ever appointed to top roles, AP's Nick Perry writes.

Government to let in 2000 fruit pickers from Pacific - but with living wage catch

The new border exceptions mean that few others will be granted before April next year.

Ardern v Collins: Parliament kicks off in a blaze of fiery debate

Judith Collins and Jacinda Ardern clashed strongly in the House on housing.

'I won't be lectured' - Ardern responds to Collins' housing remarks

Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins addressed MPs in the House today.

Catholic Church loses bid to keep abusers secret

"Any other outcome would have been outrageous," victims advocate says.

National and Act jostle for credit over Robertson's RBNZ letter

National and Act have both taken credit for Robertson's moves this afternoon.

Government's big move to cool overheated housing market

NZ's stronger-than-expected economic performance has forced house prices up - Robertson

When will our borders open? Jacinda Ardern on Covid-19 and herd immunity

Ardern said NZ must have 'a certain level of immunity' before borders open.

Focus Live: National, Act and NZ First leaders sign the coalition agreement

National leader Christopher Luxon, Act leader David Seymour, and NZ First leader Winston Peters sign their coalition agreement

Watch live: Ardern fronts media after speech to farmers

Speech will let farmers know what her Government's plans are in the primary industry area

Oranga Tamariki: Support workers shed light on heartbreak of whānau

Oranga Tamariki's process of removing babies from whanau labelled as 'underhanded'.

Biden tells Ardern he wants to 'reinvigorate' the NZ/US relationship

Ardern and Biden talked over the phone this afternoon – it was a 'very warm' conversation.

PM invites Biden to NZ; three 'big projects' approved for fast-tracking

Ardern said she had a 'positive and warm' phone call with US President-elect Joe Biden.

Associate Housing Minister calls for wealth tax to cool the market

Greens co-leader Marama Davidson is again calling on Ardern to implement a wealth tax.