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Labour crushing National in polls, but Google data suggests race not over yet

Google's election trends portal lays out what New Zealanders are searching for.

'Deliberate, malicious spread of misinformation': The threat to level 1 move

There is a sub-cluster within the Mt Roskill mini-cluster within the Auckland cluster.

The $4b catch in Labour's 100% renewable energy policy

Next government will need to spend $4b on an energy generation plan.

Education sector facing widespread job losses

The downturn has already cost more than 250 jobs at private tertiary institutions.

Mourner linked to 22 Covid cases, police warn church - will this delay level 1?

Sub-cluster sparked by home visit from a church member who may have broken level 3 rules.

Labour's 'balanced' tax plan draws flak from political allies

Labour's tax criticized for not being radical enough – but Ardern says it's 'balanced'

Labour's closest political ally not happy with its tax policy

National says the tax policy is 'just the beginning' - PM says that's 'misinformation'.

6 new cases: Illegal mini-cluster meeting, bus driver tests positive

New group within Mt Roskill mini-cluster could lengthen the outbreak's tail by weeks.

Labour's new tax rate for high earners, PM says it's 'best for NZ'

The tax rate hike would generate $550m a year.

Covid Air - the ill-fated flight that brought 17 cases to NZ; grim global toll

A single flight to New Zealand has left 17 people sick with Covid over the past 10 days.

Wave of loss: Bankruptcies set to rise - Govt bolsters provisions

Bankruptcy service is braced for a quadrupling of personal insolvencies.

Election Battlegrounds: Six North Island electorates to watch

Profiling Whanganui, Ōhāriu, Wairarapa, Palmerston North, Hutt South, Wellington Central.

Auckland's cluster grows slightly as MPs hit the road for 'Covid election'

There were four new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand announced yesterday.

Labour to unveil blitz on bank fees in new policy today

It is understood Labour's small business policy will address NZ's high paywave fees.

Four new Covid cases today, two in the community

The Auckland cluster now has 161 people linked to it.

Cannabis referendum raises questions over its medicinal use

The biggest area of confusion for cannabis is whether medicinal cannabis will be legal.

Hosking: Could we have a contest of ideas?

Comment: Are we open to ideas? Do we want a debate? How engaged are we?

'Deeply disappointing': Landlords advised to hold off on heating until election result

Labour calls landlord advice 'deeply disappointing' and letting down their fellow Kiwis.