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Falloon can boast that he has the most liked tweet in NZ's history.
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Govt approves $5m fund to help small businesses after White Island eruption
The Government's Cabinet paused for the national minute of silence today.
Bridges promises National will be the 'party of infrastructure'
National has unveiled its eighth and ninth discussion documents of the year
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's 2019: A year in review
Ardern deemed 2019 her 'year of delivery' – but what has actually been delivered?
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Simon Bridges draws lessons from UK landslide
Labour's feedback loop seems stuck in Grey Lynn and Wadestown, says Simon Bridges.
White Island rescue: Minute's silence on Monday, PM announces
A minute's silence will be observed at 2.11pm on Monday.
Audrey Young: Peters takes the driver's seat with media nod
COMMENT: Why Winston Peters changed his mind this week.
Ardern, Bridges congratulate Boris Johnson on his election victory
Johnson has won the UK election by a substantial margin.
'An ill-considered whim': Former mayors slam moving of Auckland port
Former civic leaders say cost will be nearer $30 billion - not $10 billion.
Winston Peters – the media's unlikely Father Christmas
The NZ First leader has throw his support behind a merger between NZME and Stuff.
'National interest': Peters backs NZME bid to buy Stuff
NZ media in 'dire straits' and NZME bid to buy Stuff in the national interest: Peters.
National on the attack over Govt's spending and borrowing spree
'Labour is screwing up the economy in two short years,' says Simon Bridges.
Audrey Young: Robertson sets up Govt nicely for election year
Grant Robertson is leaving the big reveal for him and Jacinda Ardern in election year.
$12b spend-up: Govt splashes cash on roads, rail, schools, healthcare
The lion's share of the new spending will be on road and rail projects.
Half-year update: How many billions is 'significant'?
Economists say Government could raise spending plans by more than $10 billion.
PM addresses 'speed-wobbles' in her 'year of delivery'
But the Prime Minister says overall, she's proud of what has been achieved in 2019.
Ardern: Questions need asking, answered over eruption tragedy
PM confirmed people from seven countries are among the missing and injured
'Very unfair' – Police Minister rejects White Island/ Pike River comparison
Nash rejects claims authorities' response to the eruption was comparable to Pike River
Mt Eden residents decry 'demolition wasteland'
Stress, nuisance, noise, vibrations, dust, demolition, trucks - residents upset.
Ports of Auckland has to move, says Jacinda Ardern
Ports of Auckland has to move, says the Prime Minister, but where and when is not known.
Watch: PM speaks on White Island eruption
"All our thoughts are with those affected at this stage," PM said.
Ex Auditor-General 'slaughtered' by MPs over $750k con woman
Martin Matthews wants independent review and damages payout over his 'scalping'.
Cook Islands stops NZ leader because of gang connections
Eugene Ryder was denied entry into the Cook Islands.
'More to do' – Ardern reveals next steps in fight against plastics
The PM revealed a number of projects the Government is looking into to reduce plastics.
Crackdown on plastic: Takeaway containers next in line for ban
Jacinda Ardern says the ban on plastic bags had made a difference to confront waste.
'My whole life has been put on hold' – elective surgery numbers dive
The number of elective surgeries has fallen by 6000 compared to last year.
Mark Fowler: Govt clueless around commercial petrol realities
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Michael Cullen among significant 'changing of the guard' at DHBs
Government appoints 76 new DHB board members, including some former ministers.
Kris Faafoi apologises, doesn't offer resignation
Kris Faafoi apologised to the Prime Minister over his handling of an immigration matter.
Faafoi refuses to resign, apologises over Kerrison saga
Faafoi said his comments to friend Jason Kerrison were 'untidy and dumb'.
Ardern confronted by gun owners at school opening
PM confronted with a group of gun-owning protestors at an Auckland school.