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Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged the US to meet demand for security guarantees.
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Shane Te Pou: A shout out to our Māori MPs
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Thomas Coughlan: Inside the border backtrack - and the Govt's big NY dilemma
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At least 27,000 flyers in limbo after Omicron border delay
"Once Omicron is out, it will spread faster than Delta."
Let's Get Wellington Moving gets spades in the ground - at just two sites
The construction progress is underwhelming but a "spade is a spade".
Watch: Booster gap shortened, border reopening delayed, MIQ extended
The Govt has announced a suite of changes to bolster NZ's defences against Omicron.
Ethiopian community protests over war
Ethiopian community protests what it calls one-sided view of deadly conflict.
NZ signs Hong Kong statement after Five Eyes fuss
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Tribunal says Crown failed to protect Māori in 'fear of a racist backlash'
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Ardern on the call that got her into politics, having a thick skin, angry protesters
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CEOs of Health NZ and Māori Health Authority announced
'If we get it right for Māori and Pacifika whānau, we'll get it right for everybody.'
Triple-vaxed Elizabeth Warren says she has Covid
The US Senator has tested positive for Covid-19 in a breakthrough case.
Doctors ready for speedy booster roll-out ahead of Cabinet decision
Cabinet will today consider whether to shorten the wait time between the doses.
Opinion: How Act can maintain its space on the right
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Sir Ian Taylor: Politicians go on holiday at a dangerous time
Opinion: No, Prime Minister, the people who deserve a break are those on the front line.
Pike River: Evidence of further remains found
Police hope drilling an additional borehole will reveal what caused the first explosion.
Options on fuel stockholding at Marsden Pt being worked on
Global disruption to fuel supply a grave threat for New Zealand, report says.
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Derek Cheng: An over-cautious PM or the MoH's risk radar missing the mark?
If the Health Ministry underestimates potential risk, what does that mean for Omicron?
Chris and Amanda Luxon on life as leader - and Luxon's bad habits
Chris and Amanda Luxon sit down for an interview in their Auckland home.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Nothing has turned out as bad as predicted
OPINION: I suspect next year is going to be just as uncertain as the last two years.
Revealed: Why critical healthcare workers couldn't get into NZ
Emails released under the OIA show what caused the MIQ bungle.
Claire Trevett: The politician of the year - and the rest
Who won the big prizes, and who got the booby prizes?
Omicron on collision course with summer: The holiday pandemic risks
Pacific, Asian travel bubbles were considered in winter - but staffing was stretched.