'Appalling' and 'heartbreaking': School attendance plummets below 40 per cent amid Covid wave
It was a 20 point drop on term 2 in 2021.
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The demolitions had been the subject of numerous protests.
Ardern meets with NZ Iranian women leaders urging stronger action
They met in the Beehive along with the Foreign Minister and Green MP Golriz Ghahraman.
Cost of living burden forces Govt into fuel sector reform
Megan Woods says a stable fuel supply is important.
NZ supports 'loss and damage' climate impact funding
NZ joins others in funding to help developing nations facing losses from climate change.
‘Rare occasion’ as Labour, National agree on legislation
The Government needed National's support to pass the law.
Watch: Huge gang tangi procession blocks Auckland traffic, police investigating
It is understood the procession was linked to the tangi of a long-time Black Power member.
Nats ‘appalled’ Reserve Bank Governor Orr given another five-year term
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced the news this morning
Hamilton West byelection: National deems Labour favourite to win over own candidate
Bishop says National's candidate has strong family and business ties to Hamilton.
Hipkins pushes back over privacy concerns in gangs crackdown
Privacy Commissioner says new bill lacks evidence and risks "disproportionate use".
Moana Maniapoto and David Seymour go head-to-head
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Privacy Commissioner opposes proposed police search warrant powers
The bill included a new warrant power to seize weapons during a gang conflict.
Watch: 'I don’t think it is justifiable' - PM on banks' record profits
Banks are on track to crack over $10 billion in annual profits by the next quarter.
Minister calls for dispute panel as NZ dairy exporters ‘locked out’ of Canada
New Zealand had formal talks with Canada over the issue but no resolution was found.
Claire Trevett: After Labour's conference, the bad news lands
OPINION: Everything was awesome at Labour conference - until the contrary evidence landed.
What does Govt’s childcare move mean for your family?
Over 50 per cent of Kiwi families and 10,000 children will receive more support.
What the PM would do if money was not a factor
The PM said free early childhood education for all would be her big wish.
Robertson defends potshots at Luxon, National as close election shapes up
Speaking to Labour delegates, Robertson said Luxon was 'out of touch and out of ideas'.
Claire Trevett: Ardern's sledge of Luxon, and what is on her chopping block?
Does the PM have a captain's call up her sleeve to help Labour win the election?
Audrey Young: Rating the Cabinet - which ministers are up and which are down?
OPINION: One minister had a brilliant year and another is terrible at handling criticism.
The PM's swipe at Luxon - and when is that wedding?
Jacinda Ardern says she has a lot of fight left but no wedding plans.
'There's just no extra money': Parents grapple with rising prices as cost-of-living crisis bites
'It's really hard just trying to put food on the table at the moment.'
‘Disappointing’: Ardern cops flak for missing fourth UN climate conference
National Party says it reflects a 'lack of action' on global warming.
Gaurav Sharma claims raid of Labour manpower as new party revealed
New Zealand Momentum Party will not be registered in time for the byelection.
Northland revitalisation project gets big international tick
Far North's Te Hiku o Te Ika Open Spaces Revitalisation Project is onto a winner.
Act reveals currrent MP as Hamilton West byelection candidate
National is set to choose its candidate from a three-person shortlist this weekend.
National Party Instagram post pulled over apparent Katy Perry copyright issue
The pop star's tune was attached to a video published on the social media app.
Mallard’s final sting in $55k bill over Peters’ case
It came after former Speaker Trevor Mallard trespassed Winston Peters from Parliament.
Ardern hints at progress in Latin America trade deal
The PM has drawn on the wisdom of the Lord of the Rings star in a business speech.
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ debt traps targeted in new Govt checks
Affordability checks would apply to loans above a certain threshold, proposed to be $600.
National ‘disappointed’ no compromise on Māori electoral roll options
The bill needs 75 per cent Parliamentary support to pass - including National's.
Police investigating Auckland woman reportedly fundraising for Russian army
Police are aware of the woman's actions on social media.
Telehealth service will expand access to safe abortions
The phone hotline will provide clinical consultations.