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LNG binned? New terminal looks doubtful as ministers consider options

The Government's plan to build the terminal is in doubt in light of the Middle East war.

'Move on to where?' Hundreds in Auckland protest Government move-on orders

This evening, hundreds of protesters arrived at Aotea Square for Kia Tū Kotahi, to voice their dissatisfaction with the Government’s homeless move-on orders. Video / NZ Herald

Govt seeks public feedback on fuel-related 'red tape' as conflict pushes prices past $3

New Zealand is in Phase 1, with enough fuel and no call to stockpile.

Wellington MP standing by letter of support for graffiti tagger who defaced her city

Tamatha Paul was a city councillor when Karl Truell's tagging was censured by the council.

Ethan Manera: Little right to hit back as soaring water charges threaten Wellington's recovery

OPINION: Amid looming water shock, the minister aimed at the wrong target.

Letters: There are social and fiscal consequences to our manufacturing decline

OPINION: We should be promoting more homegrown food, a reader argues.

Christopher Luxon grapples with ghost of Covid response as new disaster looms

The Government is keen to make sure its reaction to a crisis differs from Labour's.

Penny Tucker: Why Auckland must be at the centre of growth

City leaders want a national ports plan so Auckland’s waterfront can be freed up.

Cabinet paper shows Hipkins received ‘unnecessary risk’ advice about Covid jab for teens

When Hipkins had the advice, about 30,000 12-17s were yet to have a second vaccine.

'Pissed off' student's fight not to give back $441 after StudyLink overpayment

Months later, StudyLink has admitted to overpaying Thoral again on accident.

New NCEA plan, tight deadline: What the overhaul leaves teachers still asking

Current Year 9 students will be the first to enter the overhauled system in 2028.

Government to allow ‘relief’ for some student loan borrowers – so what’s the catch?

There's also a warning from the minister for those who try to use it as a loophole.

Concerns war could hold up crucial cancer care supply

Helium supplies are at risk.

Half of NZ's most vulnerable children excluded from fuel relief package

The tax relief comes via increases to the In-Work Tax credit.

How a missing column made diesel supplies look far more dire than they are

MBIE has updated its data showing far more diesel is in New Zealand.

Audrey Young: Govt's oil-crisis response slick so far – but the real test is coming

OPINION: The PM's one misstep is his repeated claim that fuel stocks are 'healthy'.