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US, China and Taiwan visit: 'Positive dialogue' needed, Ardern says

It comes as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan amid 'heightened tensions'.

Inflation eating wage increases, National and Act say

Act leader David Seymour says Kiwis are exiting overseas as fast as workers are coming in.

Five Shortland Street storylines Government should avoid in nursing drive

Do the characters and dramas of our favourite soap really align with NZ nursing?

Where are you? Few people putting up hand to stand for Auckland Council

So far, 10 people have indicated they are standing for the Auckland mayoralty.

Likely need to evacuate towns laid bare in Government's climate-change plan

The effects of climate change across Aotearoa are already being felt.

Talent tug of war: Fears NZ lost out after immigration site glitch

There are calls for an overhaul of immigration settings.

Editorial: Cost of living payment a blunt tool

OPINION: Our editorial on the broad-brush relief provided to low-earning NZers.

Twyford vs. The Bomb: Minister on mission to contain nuclear arsenals

Phil Twyford is in New York, trying to get the US and Russia to ditch their nukes.

Councils propose Three Waters fix - no co-governance

A powerful group of councils has proposed an alternative to Govt's plans.

Mayoral candidate's plans to turn World War II tunnel into a cycleway

Here's a chance to bring Auckland's history to life, says Viv Beck.

Focus: Kelvin Davis on Hawke's Bay prison protest

Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis comments on Hawke's Bay prison protest as five inmates remain on the roof. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Nicola Willis on the cost-of-living payments

National deputy leader Nicola Willis has fronted media saying the cost-of-living payment has been a "misuse of tax payer funding". Video / Mark Mitchell

Chris Bishop says vax mandates for health workers should go

Bishop says health worker shortages a good reason to let unvaccinated nurses back to work.

$27 million pledged to rebuild market, fight climate change in Samoa

Ardern and the Kiwi delegation are visiting Samoa to mark 60 years of friendship.

Cost of living payments: 800,000 people short - IRD

The agency also disputes Revenue Minister David Parker's estimate of ineligible payments.

Ardern set to make significant announcement following meeting with Samoan PM

Ardern and Samoan PM Fiame Naomi Mata'afa in bilateral meeting, announcement to come.

'Unfortunate': Number of overseas Kiwis who pocketed cost of living payment unknown

Some New Zealanders and former residents overseas have reported receiving the payment.

Simon Wilson: The mayoral hopefuls and the future of the port

Fixing Auckland's port will fix many other problems, so why isn't it a hot election topic?