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Ben Kepes: A bit of Forrest Gump common sense wouldn't go astray

The estimated social cost from illicit drug use is $1.8 billion, writes Ben Kepes.

Wilson Parking claims another $1 million wage subsidy

Wilson Parking received $1.7 million in its first claim and $1m under the extension.

America's Cup key managers turn whistleblowers

Three key executives employed by America's Cup Events Ltd are assisting MBIE.

Auckland Council still up for an extra $20m for America's Cup

The council has already poured $113.5m into the cup and $100m to spruce up the waterfront.

NZ economy bouncing back from Covid - Treasury

A shorter lockdown means unemployment peak looks to be lower than feared, Treasury says.

Pandemic papers: Ministers ignored Treasury warning about $50m media package

Treasury advised against cutting Kordia transmission fees. The Government ignored it.

Covid papers: Treasury advised Robertson of business grant scheme

But the Govt never adopted the grant scheme, instead opting for a loan system.

Resolution needed at Ihumātao

Editorial: Could the Ihumātao standoff be resolved before the September 19 election?

Editorial: Get used to the pandemic's challenges and changes

WE SAY: This is the health equivalent of the shockwave that shook the world after 9/11.

Budget 2020: Business leaders say where the Govt got it right

The Covid recovery fund gets the thumbs up from executives surveyed

Budget 2020: Executives deliver their verdict

Budget gets qualified support from executives.

Sport's $265m injection: Cash available in days for lost incomes

Sports Minister Grant Robertson revealed the funding in a post-Budget announcement today.

Caregivers to get an extra $25 a week in $210m Budget boost

Caregivers for children in and out of state care are set to get a $25-a-week increase.

Small business loan scheme swells to 33,000 businesses

How much will the small business loan scheme cost?

Dunedin MP: Budget 2020 rail investment 'act of hypocrisy'

Michael Woodhouse critical of decision to leave out Hillside railway from the Budget.

Editorial: Has the Budget the heft to beat the Covid 19 bug?

WE SAY: Grant Robertson's 'Rebuilding Together' Budget faces a tight balancing act yet.