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Simeon Brown: Auckland’s new momentum can unlock growth for the whole country

Police powers, patrols and a new CBD station aim to improve city centre safety.

Richard Harman: How Auckland politics now drives the Beehive

Around 57% of coalition support at the last election came from Auckland.

Editorial: U-turn is a win for the small fish

OPINION: Politicians were quick to take credit, but it was public pressure that worked.

Wayne Brown: A five-point plan to fix Auckland and grow the economy

Wayne Brown sets out five pillars to reshape Auckland’s next 10 years.

Matthew Hooton: Diesel running out really would be a Mad Max world

OPINION: Nicola Willis needs to ration diesel immediately to delay social collapse.

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.

'Pissed off' student's fight not to give back $441 after StudyLink overpayment

Months later, StudyLink has admitted to overpaying Thoral again on accident.

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

Current Year 9 students will be the first to enter the overhauled system in 2028.

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.