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Lord of the Rings' NZ exit a tourism nightmare come true

Tourism operators have long feared Lord of the Rings would head offshore.

Housing agency under fire for $30k spend on carving

But Kāinga Ora has defended the spend, saying it has been received well by the community.

Govt comms spending increases 50% in four years

Communications outgoings are up to $89m from $57m.

Nurses reject own proposal, Health Minister Andrew Little says

Strikes planned for August and September will go ahead.

School builds get $16.5 million top-up

Minister Stuart Nash made the announcement at his old school, which will get $6 million.

Pharmac: Is our medicines agency still fit for purpose?

Agency's future is under scrutiny as it juggles public demands and rising drug prices.

Pharmac releases priority funding lists for first time

The release comes after public pressure for the agency to be more transparent.

Bubble pause: Air NZ takes financial hit, airline group pushes for wage help

Ari NZ expecting a short term financial hit until such time as the bubble reopens

Could this help housing shortage? First look at RMA reform

'RMA takes too long, costs too much and hasn't protected the environment.'

'Kōkihi - 95 apartments where once 7 houses stood': Woods

Paul Majurey: "Emphasis on whanaungatanga - relationship, not profit."

Revealed: How Kiwis feel about Govt's $99m bid to keep America's Cup in NZ

Just 11 per cent of people think politicians should give Team NZ whatever they ask for.

'Very ineffective': Drug treatments in prison criticised

"Drug treatment in the community is 10 to 12 times more effective than in prisons."

New 'St John rapid response unit' hopes to halve response times

The first new St John resource in the city for 20 years is part of Govt's Covid response.

Developer responds to release of $1b+ infrastructure fund

"You have to say it's going to get things moving." - Shane Brealey welcoming new fund

Editorial: Harbour Bridge plan a long-term bet

EDITORIAL: The bridge would be a valuable tourism asset for New Zealand's biggest city.

Cecilia Robinson: Time to get serious about funding Pharmac

Pharmac now has more than $1 billion to spend every year, but it's nowhere near enough.