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Health reforms review divided over Māori role

The special committee examining the Govt's health reforms has completed its final report.

Tim Beveridge: Quit whinging over America's Cup for crying out loud

OPINION: NewstalkZB host wonders what on earth has happened to New Zealanders.

Thomas Coughlan: Forget poor, 'squeezed middle' what it's all about

National has quietly changed the goalposts of the "cost-of-living crisis".

'It's hard now': PM's plan to tackle rising cost of living

Ardern holds the door open for tax cuts, as benefits jump.

Bryce Wilkinson: IMF's utopian thinking dangerous for freedoms and prosperity

OPINION: Jacinda Ardern's own advisers could have written the same report.

Failed food outlets pocketed $1m in Covid wage subsidies, didn't pay taxes

Taxpayers are in the gun twice: first for the wage subsidies, then for the unpaid taxes.

Julie Chapman: NZ - where kids can only dream of the bare necessities

OPINION: Kidscan founder writes poverty is forcing families to make cruel choices.

Inflation Nation: Why the cost of living is rising and what we can do about it

The pandemic triggered the return of inflation, now war has amplified the price pain.

'Time to pay the Covid bill': Westpac's latest economic outlook

A slower rebound for the tourism sector has contributed to forecast downgrades.

David Schnauer: Govt needs to make better spending decisions

OPINION: There's a term for lost opportunities and the Government needs to hear it.

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.