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Boris Jancic
Political reporter, NZ Herald
Political reporter, NZ Herald
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What Brexit will mean for New Zealand
Britain's High Commissioner to New Zealand talks trade, immigration and history.
Coronavirus: New Zealand's first suspected case
The patient is in isolation at Auckland City Hospital.
Judith Collins' tell-all book looks set to hit the shelves during election
The tell-all looks set to hit the shelves during election season.
Coronavirus: New Zealand and Australia to evacuate citizens
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it's in partnership with New Zealand.
Deadly virus: Govt warns NZers not to travel to China
Non-essential travel to China should be avoided, officials say.
'Bring it on': National leader's blunt challenge
There's now 234 days to the election.
Coronavirus panic: Face masks sell out, but do they work?
Pharmacists say they're selling out, some experts say they're 'useless'.
Labour receives 2019's largest donation
The party has been handed more than $200,000 in a will.
NZ First's man of mystery: Darroch Ball
Darroch Ball's fingerprints have popped up a lot on the Government's work.
Winston Peters only told of Israel invitation a week ago
New Zealand was left with no representatives at a global Holocaust memorial event.
Govt rolls out pandemic response plan following China's coronavirus outbreak
The Government is "alert but not alarmed", Health Minister says.
Putin and Prince Charles attending holocaust memorial but 'security issues' keep NZ away
Parliament's Speaker says his bags were packed to attend the event.
Cycling couple deliver coffin to Parliament
Protest calling for Pharmac's $1b-a-year budget to be doubled reaches Parliament steps.
Greens demand student loan changes
Two years in, the policy is unchanged despite promises from both Labour and the Greens.
Consultants' bonanza or complete beat-up? Just how many reviews is Govt running?
Has it been a "consultant's bonanza" or a "complete beat-up"?
DHBs offering fewer smokers help with quitting
Smoke-free campaigners disappointed at trend.
'It's given me so much hope': Breast-cancer drug deal announced
The Government's drug-buying agency says Ibrance could be in the patients' hands in April.
Government moves to end export of whitebait
About 1000 tonnes were sent to Australia, the Cook Islands and Niue in 2018.
Minimum wage rise expected to create 6500 fewer jobs: MBIE
The minimum wage is set to raise again in April, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea.
NZ calls for probe into Ukrainian flight crash
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has also offered diplomatic assistance with Iran.
Justice for parents: Should some names be banned?
Are Royall or Kyng really confusing anyone?
Concerns raised over National's China trip planning
It comes after Simon Bridges met a senior member of China's Politburo.
'If you want a war, we'll give you a war' - NZ faces tough decisions as Iran calls Trump's bluff
Analysis: NZ in difficult position after Iran missile attack on US occupied bases in Iraq.
NZ base not hit in Iraq attack: Peters
He's given no sign of an early New Zealand withdrawal.
NZDF probes claim Kiwi base hit in Iraq, ex-minister says withdrawal 'inevitable'
The Defence Force is investigating reports Camp Taji has also been hit.
NZ training mission in Iraq on hold amid tension
It comes amid rising tension between the United States and Iran.
Call for action on firefighter cancer law change
Firefighters say they're missing support when they need it most.
Right on: Judith Collins goes back to study
And her tell-all book is just about ready.
New Year Honours: Dame Marilyn Waring's ground-breaking career
Waring served as an MP at 23, an academic, activist and mentor.
Government mulls huge changes to emissions prices
The pre-Christmas release of the proposal has been called cynical.
All the right moves: David Seymour has high hopes
David Seymour talks guns, euthanasia and Dancing with the Stars.
Boost for burns unit: Govt weighs cash to aid eruption victims
The hospital's charity has been calling for donations.