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'Nearly a million' more RATs for schools - Hipkins
It will allow more schools to stay safe and open through the Omicron peak, Hipkins says.
Nicola Willis named new National finance spokesperson
Luxon said he had a few options.
Focus Live: Nicola Willis named new National finance spokesperson
March 16 2022 National Party Leader Christopher Luxon has appointed his deputy Nicola Willis as National's new Finance spokesperson to replace the outgoing Simon Bridges.
Luxon: Bridges would have been Finance Minister if National won election
National MP Simon Bridges announced yesterday he would step down from politics.
Parliament grounds reopening to public after anti-mandate protest left them trashed
The grounds have been closed for two weeks.
NZ reopens to the world - the new date tourists can start returning
It comes as the Omicron outbreak appears to near its peak overall.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 March, 2022
Vaxxed tourists to hit our shores next month, National looks to appoint new finance minister and Kyiv imposes curfew in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Fixing cost of living crisis needs new thinking
Taking GST off fresh produce one way to help whanau cope with surging prices.
Simon Bridges on quitting politics, his legacy - and what comes next
Outgoing MP says he expects a great by-election battle between red and blue for his seat.
National awaits new finance spokesperson after Bridges' departure
National is looking for a new finance spokesman.
Richard Prebble: Labour's in full panic mode - fuel tax cuts can't stop their demise
OPINION: A government that loses control of the economy will lose the election.
New modelling: Omicron death toll could double in just weeks
Estimated deaths from the peak is still far higher than what NZ has experienced so far.
Crown says court must mark gravity of the offending and its duty to protect children
Court refuses discharge for Whangarei man who spoke indecently to a young house guest
Labour responds to cost of living crisis but is it enough?
OPINION: It seems cost of living politics trumps the climate change agenda.
'Toxic': Dozens of sexual harassment, bullying, assault allegations at govt ministry
One worker said people were 'terrified' to speak out.
Who will be National's next finance spokesperson?
Simon Bridges' retirement from politics opens up an important vacancy.
'Should have known better': Green MP quits portfolio after Covid-19 breach
Her party co-leaders reported her to health authorities once they found out.
Luxon, Ardern spar over cost of living crisis
Parliament also marked the third anniversary of the March 15 terror attacks.
Focus Live: Government to offer visas to family members of Ukrainian-born Kiwis
March 15 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern has announced the Government will offer visas to family members of New Zealand Ukrainians.
Focus Live: Chris Luxon on Simon Bridges quitting politics
National Party Leader Christopher Luxon said he "interrogated" Bridges on his decision, but Bridges had made up his mind and he understood the considerations Bridges had taken into account. Video / Mark Mitchell
Watch: 'Even the bad times have been good' - Simon Bridges to quit Parliament
Simon Bridges quits after 14 years in Parliament, byelection in Tauranga on the way.
Focus: Simon Bridges announces his retirement from Parliament
National Party MP Simon Bridges is quitting politics and will step down as an MP in the next few weeks. Video / Mark Mitchell
Govt announces new visa to support 4000 Ukrainians fleeing war
Move comes as more than two million people have been displaced in Russia's war on Ukraine.
Audrey Young: Why politics will be more boring without Simon Bridges
OPINION: Simon Bridges became a much better politician after losing the leadership.
Watch: Luxon says Govt reacting to pressure, Finance Minister 'addicted to spending'
'Fuel is the last thing on the list creating real material hardship for our families.'
Opposition parties give Government 'fail' grade over temporary fuel tax cuts
Fuel taxes have been slashed by 25 cents a litre for the next three months.
Mike's Minute: Petrol tax cut exposes Govt's economic weakness
OPINION: The cut is a very small band-aid.
Focus Live: 'A lot more to be done' says Chris Luxon
March 15 2022 'A lot more to be done' says National Party leader Chris Luxon as Opposition give Govt 'fail' grade on fuel cuts.
Govt announces 'a start' of $22m for Māori Health Authority
New Zealand has been "dominated by monocultural thinking", Health NZ chair says.
'Game-changer': Why fuel is actually dropping 29c a litre
The Government budged on the cost of living crisis on Monday, slashing fuel taxes.
Shane Jones: Labour's murky ploy - dragging the Treaty into policies where it doesn't belong
OPINION: Calling time on how the Treaty of Waitangi is being dragged into policy areas.
Govt slashes fuel taxes from midnight, public transport fares from April
Public transport costs will also be half-price from April 1.
'Campaign of lies': Another defamation trial begins for ousted Conservatives leader Colin Craig
Former party leader again plans to argue he didn't sexually harass Rachel MacGregor.