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Govt won't stand in the way of companies importing fuel with Russian origins

Public relations might to be a bigger impediment than sanctions.

Fuel stocks rise to more than 50 days’ cover, including diesel

The Government has updated fuel stock levels.

Poll shows energy prices, global instability now top Kiwi worries

Kantar polling reveals 'extreme concern' about events abroad and their effects on NZ.

Diesel dithering: Labour and coalition Govts fail to ensure stockholding

How an unloved plan to store more diesel storage was kicked down the road – until now.

Half of all teens still ignoring school phone ban, teachers urged to have 'firm consequences'

The Education Review Office has found compliance is an issue in secondary schools.

LNG binned? New terminal looks doubtful as ministers consider options

The Government's plan to build the terminal is in doubt in light of the Middle East war.

'Move on to where?' Hundreds in Auckland protest Government move-on orders

This evening, hundreds of protesters arrived at Aotea Square for Kia Tū Kotahi, to voice their dissatisfaction with the Government’s homeless move-on orders. Video / NZ Herald

David Harvey: Jury trial reforms risk putting a price on justice

OPINION: The Government is weighing whether only more serious crimes warrant jury trials.

Cabinet paper shows Hipkins received ‘unnecessary risk’ advice about Covid jab for teens

When Hipkins had the advice, about 30,000 12-17s were yet to have a second vaccine.

Vanushi Walters: Labour's new face in foreign affairs

Vanushi Walters became interested in human rights after hearing what happened to her father's cousin in Sri Lanka. Video / Mark Mitchell

Nicola Willis reveals if NZ will move up fuel alert level Friday

Fuel importers must hold at least 21 days of diesel or face heavy fines.

New NCEA plan, tight deadline: What the overhaul leaves teachers still asking

PPTA president Chris Abercrombie is with The Front Page to dive into the detail, or lack thereof.

Government to allow ‘relief’ for some student loan borrowers – so what’s the catch?

There's also a warning from the minister for those who try to use it as a loophole.

Concerns war could hold up crucial cancer care supply

Helium supplies are at risk.

Half of NZ's most vulnerable children excluded from fuel relief package

The tax relief comes via increases to the In-Work Tax credit.

How a missing column made diesel supplies look far more dire than they are

MBIE has updated its data showing far more diesel is in New Zealand.