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Hipkins called to apologise to all pregnant women ignored by MIQ

The Govt spent nearly $43,000 fighting another pregnancy-related MIQ case in court.

Covid response spawned 'huge number of complaints' to Ombudsman

'Ministers who are anxious tend to hide things away.'

UN pushes Govt to compensate former state ward for torture

UN urges Govt to compensate a former patient of the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital.

PM acknowledges 'serious concerns' raised about Tauranga's Bethlehem College

"Schools are obliged to ensure they have a safe and inclusive environment for children."

Audrey Young: What to watch in new Labour v National contests

OPINION: Kiri Allan already sounds more comfortable in Justice than Kris Faafoi was.

Motel money: The companies which earned the most from emergency housing boom

One motel alone has received $16m in grants to house the homeless.

'Extremely exhausted': Thousands of vacancies as 'burnout' nurses feel pressure

Nurses organisation says NZ is more than 4000 staff short and urgent action is needed.

Abuse in care: 'Prison was heaven' compared to foster care, survivor says

Three stories of New Zealand children who were uplifted only to be abused.

Derek Cheng: Covid hospital numbers challenge Govt's pro-equity claims

Hospital data reinforces criticism that the Covid response has lacked a pro-equity focus

Government scores win in FPA battle

The Government has chalked up a win for its Labour market reforms.

'Not fit for purpose': Ukrainians fleeing war find NZ visa process difficult

The Government offered 4000 special visas, fewer than 200 immigrants have arrived.

More than 350 people in hospital, 9 more deaths as NZ navigates 'steady plateau' of cases

As Omicron continues its steady march, how many new Covid-19 cases will be recorded today?

Eight Covid deaths and 5202 new community cases

Today there are also 332 people are in hospital, four of them in intensive care.

National says it will ban gang patches in public, empower cops to split gatherings

The law and order policy was announced as gang violence is in the headlines.

NZ urgently needs a winter Covid action plan for schools – here's how to do it

THE CONVERSATION: An action plan for schools is urgently needed to protect children.

China, NZ and the Pacific: 'Be careful how you swim in the shark pool'

Helen Clark, John McKinnon and James Clad on finding a course between superpowers.

Poor or invisible ministers - why Labour is losing on law and order

OPINION: Labour is doing plenty in the law and order space but is doing a poor sales job.

Aus-NZ like 'family', but win on 501s remains elusive

Jacinda Ardern and Anthony Albanese keen to turn over a new leaf in transtasman relations.