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Despite Govt denials, testing companies tell customers Govt taking RATs stock

Rapid antigen test companies have emailed clients saying the Govt is taking their stock.

Transport Minister admits a 'little' surprise over bike bridge backlash

Michael Wood also spoke about congestion charges and public transport in the regions.

Free pads and tampons in schools appreciated, hope for sustainable underwear option

Phase Two of the Government's free period product initiative will begin soon.

'Robbing Peter to pay Paul': Funding overhaul may kill off polytechs

Independent Tertiary Education NZ fears the changes could lower education quality.

Aucklanders redeem 3000+ vouchers for discounted activities

Those who got some of the 3000+ vouchers have until January 29 to redeem them.

Thousands set to miss out as Aucklanders leap at Govt's 100,000 vouchers

Kayaking, adventure, pools, Snowplanet, bungy jumps, skydiving, wine tours are available.

Opinion | Government's next great blunder

OPINION:

Liam Dann: Christopher Luxon's biggest challenge

National is a centre-right party but defining what that means in the 2020s is crucial.

NZ-made Covid vaccine booster trial to begin next year

NZ scientists plan to trial a locally-made Covid-19 booster vaccine by the end of 2022.

Mental health staff providing just 2 sessions a day

Staff working for the Government's mental health service only delivering 2 sessions a day.

Wage subsidy payments: Fewer big names; travel and tourism top list

Some large companies which got the subsidy last year are absent from the latest payouts.

Jack Tame: Good riddance to the Harbour Bridge cycleway

Auckland's $785m proposed cycleway has been scrapped and the money allocated elsewhere.

Government studying build to rent sector: Woods

'Lack of rental supply to meet growing demand is a key problem for the housing sector.'

Back on the tools: dawn karakia marks CRL resumption

Around 750 workers will be back on the tools today.

Liam Dann: GDP a bitter-sweet reminder of alternate economic reality

GDP points to interest rate hikes ahead once we're through the looking-glass of lockdown.

'Level 2 is no different to level 4': Arts community calls for more Govt funding

There are fears many will leave the arts if extra funding is not put in place.