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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.