Number of Kiwis on benefit has jumped up by 22,000 - the size of these NZ towns
The minister says an increase was expected but an expert warns of tough times ahead.
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Editorial: Labour looks refreshed amid rise in polls
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The Government looks for investors to help build the Northland Expressway
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PM Christopher Luxon maintains hopes of free trade deal with India
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Fast-tracking granted for 4000-home Sunfield plans at Ardmore
'Construction prices are still to adjust to the current property cycle and remain high.'
‘We are ready’: Te Matatini hosts respond to infrastructure concerns
Concerns over infrastructure have been addressed in a decade of planning.
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Whaea Tariana launched Whānau Ora, shifting focus to collective wellbeing.
Govt needs pipeline of quality infrastructure projects to attract investors
Large funds find New Zealand's smaller opportunities less appealing than mega-projects.
Letters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainable
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Health NZ used single Excel spreadsheet to track $28b of public money
Deloitte financial review of health agency lays out 'significant concerns'.
Trump says Musk should use ‘scalpel’ not ‘hatchet’ in Govt cuts
President’s message represents the first move to rein in the power accorded to Musk.
Another Wellington restaurant closing, blames political and economic turmoil
The owner says the last five years have 'absolutely taken its toll'.
Editorial: Documents prove Willis too hasty in cancelling ferry contract
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Reserve Bank board chair speaks after Adrian Orr’s resignation
He will step down from the role at the end of March.
Seymour, Stanford fail again to meet on school lunches amid diary issues
Seymour said the pair 'would get to it'.
Medical schools boosted by 25 places a year
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Nurses, social workers working as receptionists as ‘back office’ public sector cuts bite
Government assurances cuts would not affect the front line were false, the PSA said.
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Bruce Cotterill: Who’s at fault on school lunches?
OPINON: An attitude of ingratitude has poisoned the school lunch rollout.
Treaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme Iti
Select committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.
Live at the St James: Auckland Council approves funding for iconic venue
Downtown Auckland's St James Theatre has finally been given a new lease of life.
New Whangārei Hospital transit lounge replaces facility ‘not fit for purpose’
Aim of the new $3.75m transit lounge is to free up bed space while comforting patients.