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The prime minister will advise the Speaker to suspend Parliament based on advice from Ashley Bloomfield as the Delta outbreak continues.
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The prime minister will advise the Speaker to suspend Parliament based on advice from Ashley Bloomfield as the Delta outbreak continues. Keep Reading
The ultra-hardline Islamists say they want peace and will respect women's rights within the framework of Islamic law. Keep Reading
The decision to throw the country into the strictest available lockdown, and the government response more broadly to the pandemic, has widespread backing from the public, according to the latest in a series of nationally representative polls by Stickybeak for The Spinoff. At 2.29pm on Tuesday Aug Keep Reading
A bold proposal for the Government to invest in shipping charters has been put on ice, as ministers watch to see whether exporters can work together to get their produce to international markets. Keep Reading
The race to get on top of the latest outbreak is stretching the Government, as New Zealand waits on Cabinet's decision on Monday. Keep Reading
Some New Zealanders were among more than 300 people Australia evacuated on four flights out of Kabul last night. Keep Reading
Rosie Collins says international comparisons show it's an effective way to keep lockdowns short and sharp. Keep Reading
Finance minister, deputy prime minister, and a mentor to many, Sir Michael Cullen died on Thursday night aged 76. Just two months ago, he published a memoir, Labour Saving. In this excerpt, from a section headed 'A brief excursion into basic beliefs', he explains his political philosophy. Boiled Keep Reading
She says health officials have to balance speed with accuracy. Keep Reading
"It does not look like we're going to get everyone out that we want to get out." Keep Reading
Judith Collins says a border failure and slow vaccination rollout is unacceptable. Keep Reading
"New Zealanders should have no doubt that the National Party backs the science." - Collins Keep Reading
Stuff reports: There is a brewing standoff over whether Parliament should come back next week under level 4, with Judith Collins saying if Breakfast TV could be filmed she couldn’t see why Parliament shouldn’t sit. Collins said she was fine with the House being suspended for a week but didn’t see why it should stay […] Keep Reading
The Finance Minister is playing down fears there's not enough money left in the kitty. Keep Reading
First person - RNZ reporter Ben Strang was on the streets before the latest lockdown when he was attacked, and writes that it feels like there is more animosity towards the government and media this time around. Keep Reading
PM Jacinda Ardern and Finance Minister Grant Robertson pay tribute to Sir Michael Cullen. Keep Reading
Today Māori politicians pay tribute to a former MP who they say was a visionary, a formidable politician and a great support to aspiring Māori politicians. Keep Reading
Sir Michael Cullen, who died overnight, always sought to put NZ’s interests first, says BusinessNZ chief executive. Keep Reading
Jacinda Ardern says caution is needed as capital cases bring total Delta outbreak case count to 31. Keep Reading
The death of Sir Michael Cullen has brought an outpouring of tributes, laments and remembrances from friends, colleagues and politicians of all stripes. Keep Reading
Former deputy PM and Labour Party stalwart known for his intellect and acerbic wit has passed away. Keep Reading
New Zealand has an ethical obligation to acknowledge its role in creating the crisis in Afghanistan and to increase its refugee intake to save as many as possible. Keep Reading
New Zealand's central bank is predicting house prices will continue climbing for another year, before falling for the first time since the Global Financial Crisis – putting heavily-mortgaged new homebuyers at risk. Keep Reading
Month-long mission to get NZ nationals, interpreters and others out of the country. Keep Reading
Listening to National MP Stuart Smith might have you wondering if the Opposition Party is anti science or just politically posturing around climate change? Keep Reading
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