December 18 2021 There were 39 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today and 10 new cases in MIQ. Video / NZ Herald
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon addresses the media following broadside from Israeli Minister. Video / NZ Herald
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Te Papa's new $155 million research facility announced
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Minister lays into former PM for not fronting Covid hearing
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All Blacks team naming, Netball players crossing the ditch
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Facebook drug dealers are allegedly targeting children using emojis
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AI security issues and public sector pay rises
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In defense of the humble spud
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NZ Royal Commission COVID-19 no shows
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Government unimpressed by secondary teachers’ strike
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Former Facebook drug buyer speaks to the Herald's Michael Morrah.
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Collins criticises teachers' strike as 'political stunt'
Secondary school teachers plan to strike next Wednesday, rejecting a 1% pay rise offer. Video / RNZ
Chlöe Swarbrick refuses to apologise for 'spine' remark, ordered to leave House again
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick told to leave House again after refusing to apologise for her remarks inferring that Government MPs lacked spine. Video / Parliament TV
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick booted from House again
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick ordered to leave House again as Parliament meets. Video / Parliament TV
"He's lost the plot" - NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu
Luxon was highly critical of the Israeli leader following the latest Gaza attack. Video / Mark Mitchell
Bev Priestman on life after spying scandal and Fifa ban
'Slept in the basement': Coach opens up on year-long Fifa ban. Video / Priyanka Rao
NZ Herald Live: Question time at Parliament
NZ Herald Live: Question time at Parliament. Video / Parliament TV