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National says school lunches 'poorly targeted'
"They should do away with the universal policy and target it to those in genuine need."
Nurses lift strike notices after $408m pay offer
Now it is up to union members to decide whether to accept.
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Tractor protest: Aucklanders warned to expect delays, crashes add to chaos
Traffic was 'very heavy' at 2pm on the southern motorway in Auckland.
Covid-19: Fishing vessel outbreaks could tarnish NZ industry - leader
This week, crew members on two Spanish-flagged vessels have tested positive for Covid.
Ardern and Biden talk before Apec
Ardern and Biden spoke about Covid, the Indo-Pacific and Chch Call before Apec meeting.
Government's $1m spend doing up homes slated for demolition
Costs were incurred bringing houses up to the healthy homes standards.
Ministry for Primary Industries' priorities questioned after $1m rebrand
The Ministry's being called on to spend more money on supporting struggling fruit growers.
The $20m mistake: Govt to repay elderly in long-term residential care
The Govt will repay those who paid too much due to an error.
16 workers fined for refusing tests; mass vaccination event planned
Hipkins said he warned Kiwis abroad that MIQ demand would increase again.
How much has Jacinda Ardern lobbied Pfizer over vaccine supply?
Pfizer boss Albert Bourla has been open about world leaders reaching out to secure supply.
'We're scared to death': Man in coma after alleged bar assault - UK family's desperate plea
'He's our son. He's on his own. It's killing us.'
The new-era homeowners: The innovative new ways to get into the property market
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Hollywood rewrite of NZ history: MPs call draft 'They Are Us' script misleading, offensive
'They're writing a version of NZ history, but ... with an American sensibility.'
'No evidence of bots': Ardern claims MIQ bookings system protected
Websites using scripts and bots charging up to $2415 to snap up an MIQ room.
House sales fall, prices rise less than 1% in Auckland
Volumes and prices often drop during the cooler months - or is this different?
Stuart Crosby: Conference chance to do right by communities
Opinion: Three tigers by the tail in water, resource management and local govt review.
Covid-19: Securing the weakness at the border ... by October
Most of the 1766 unvaccinated border workers have 11 weeks to get their first jab.
New public health order as 1766 border workers still unvaccinated
Most won't have to get a single jab to continue front line work for more than two months.
Covid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQ
A ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.
Emergency flights from NSW fully booked within 15 minutes
Bookings for flights from NSW now available - but spots are limited.
Oranga Tamariki wrong not to follow up abuse reports, review finds
Agency got it wrong by not investigating 9 out of 14 reports of possible abuse or neglect.
Mongrel Mob's meth rehab programme given $2.75m
Central Hawke's Bay mayor says backers of Mob programme must keep their eyes "wide open".
Dire staff shortages foil MIQ expansion plans
New Zealand's overstretched health workforce puts an 'absolute limit' on MIQ.
Ship with infected mariners to dock in Wellington on Monday
The Viking Bay will dock in Wellington on Monday, where all 20 crew will be tested.
First Kiwis at world chef competition seek cash, MIQ beds, Charolais beef and tomatoes
They say tomato, we say it's not in season - world chef competition tests Kiwi ingenuity.
Covid update: Ship's return poses 'very low risk'; no new community cases
Next steps for a ship with infected mariners aboard will be announced this afternoon.
Covid-19: NZ delivered best health results in OECD, but where to now?
Analysis: Best results for public health and economy, but NZ and Oz need long-term plans.
'Anxious, and cruel': Govt's MIQ and pre-departure steps criticised
Kiwis tying to get home says giving MIQ rooms to those taking overseas holidays is cruel.
He Puapua first target: National campaign demands debate on Govt policies
Car tax, infrastructure, Auckland cycle bridge, Māori wards, oil & gas ban also in sights.