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Stuff
The prime minister will advise the Speaker to suspend Parliament based on advice from Ashley Bloomfield as the Delta outbreak continues.
Newshub
The ultra-hardline Islamists say they want peace and will respect women's rights within the framework of Islamic law.
The Spinoff
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
Newsroom
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.
Stuff
The race to get on top of the latest outbreak is stretching the Government, as New Zealand waits on Cabinet's decision on Monday.
RNZ
Some New Zealanders were among more than 300 people Australia evacuated on four flights out of Kabul last night.
1 NEWS
Rosie Collins says international comparisons show it's an effective way to keep lockdowns short and sharp.
The Spinoff
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
Newshub
She says health officials have to balance speed with accuracy.
1 NEWS
"It does not look like we're going to get everyone out that we want to get out."
1 NEWS
Judith Collins says a border failure and slow vaccination rollout is unacceptable.
NZ Herald
"New Zealanders should have no doubt that the National Party backs the science." - Collins
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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 […]
Newshub
The Finance Minister is playing down fears there's not enough money left in the kitty.
RNZ
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.
NZ Herald
PM Jacinda Ardern and Finance Minister Grant Robertson pay tribute to Sir Michael Cullen.
Māori Television
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.
Stuff
Sir Michael Cullen, who died overnight, always sought to put NZ’s interests first, says BusinessNZ chief executive.
Newsroom
Jacinda Ardern says caution is needed as capital cases bring total Delta outbreak case count to 31.
RNZ
The death of Sir Michael Cullen has brought an outpouring of tributes, laments and remembrances from friends, colleagues and politicians of all stripes.
Newsroom
Former deputy PM and Labour Party stalwart known for his intellect and acerbic wit has passed away.
The Conversation
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.
Newsroom
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.
NZ Herald
Month-long mission to get NZ nationals, interpreters and others out of the country.
Stuff
Listening to National MP Stuart Smith might have you wondering if the Opposition Party is anti science or just politically posturing around climate change?
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