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Leaked video: Shaw says Hipkins implied approval of Green School funding

Leaked video contradicts Hipkins, who has repeatedly stated he did not back the proposal.

Catherine Delahunty criticises Govt's funding of 'green' private school

Green Party co-leader James Shaw is facing criticism from his own party members.

James Shaw urges voters not to ditch Greens over 'one mistake'

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has ruled out pulling money for the exclusive school.

Shane Jones outspends PM again – doubling her ministerial expense bill

Jones spent almost $30,000 on his ministerial expense account – Ardern spent half that.

Resurgence Wage Subsidy: $33 million paid out in first week

The various schemes have helped 1.7 million-plus jobs, paid out more than $13.4 billion.

'No U-turns' on housing post-election: minister

'Determined that housing doesn't look like it did post-GFC' - Woods

Te Mata Mushrooms investment to contribute extra $21.5m to Hawke's Bay economy

The funding will come from the $3b for infrastructure projects in Govt's Covid-19 fund.

89% of Auckland businesses collecting wage subsidy

New data reveals businesses in smaller regions are holding up the country's economy.

Grant Robertson: $14b untouched - lockdown hasn't changed fiscal outlook

Finance Minister says the Government has enough reserves for future pandemic challenges.

$200,000 funding boost for Covid mental health services

Grants are through the Ministry of Health's Whai Ora, Whiti Ora Fund.

What would it take for a universal basic income to work in NZ?

A UBI isn't the only option, it's just the most widely talked about.

Tertiary students to benefit from free mental health services

$25 million is to be invested to boost mental health support for tertiary students.

Wildlife institutions get nearly $15 million Govt boost

Eugenie Sage says the funding will mitigate the closure of vital protection facilities.

The housing market change first-home buyers are begging for

First-home buyers are battling to save deposits. This change could make a huge difference.

Team NZ's $1-a-year rent at public events centre - Mayor may look to move team out early

It can be revealed Team NZ is paying $1 rent for the team base at Viaduct Events Centre.

Heat still on: No hospital air-con for 10 more years

Doctors' union hot under collar as upgrades don't include "desperately needed" air-con.

Tiwai Point closure: What Transpower must spend to shift excess power north

Energy prices may fall but consumer power bills may also be affected by transmission cost.

Watch: Bird's-eye view of progress on NZ's biggest infrastructure project

Good progress is being made on the City Rail Link infrastructure project.