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2 March 2022 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has addressed the "misinformation and conspiracy theories" among protesters as NZ hit a record 22,152 new community cases of Covid-19 today.
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NZ must stay independent in Ukraine crisis - Luxon
The National leader does not want the country pulled into the orbit of Five Eyes partners.
Simon O'Connor: NZ needs autonomous sanction power
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Delays in RAT delivery the latest government failure during pandemic, says doctor
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Ardern hints at Russian Sanctions Bill coming
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Focus: Police gather in Wellington as protesters prepare for raid
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Derek Cheng: Testing balls-up proof Govt caught off guard by Omicron
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Autonomous sanctions useful tool - British High Commissioner
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Parliament condemns 'bully' Putin; PM, Luxon face off on living costs
Calls mount for the Government take in Ukrainians fleeing the war zone.
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March 1 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern and National Party leader Chris Luxon debate the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Parliament as casualties rise and a humanitarian crisis looms.
National, Greens back welcoming Ukrainians fleeing conflict
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Ukraine crisis: Luxon says Putin 'unhinged'
Boot out Russian ambassador, National says.
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Derek Cheng: Why borders could fully reopen before winter
The other side of Peak Omicron will see the risk from cases at the border shrink even more
Parliament buildings reinforced, some staff relocated after protesters' warning
The protesters show no sign of leaving.
Labour endorses Efeso Collins for Auckland mayoralty
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Kiwis from anywhere can return home from Friday, no more self-isolation for vaxxed travellers
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