It's safe to send the kids to school - Chris Hipkins
Students would not be allowed back at school if the risk was too big, says Chris Hipkins.
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National: $4.8b for school buildings, looser zoning controls
National signals a looser approach to school zoning and would fund roll growth.
Green School funding: Shane Jones defends controversial project
National says the Government needs to check whether taxpayers have to 'swallow the rat'.
Two dead, three in hospital after horror night on New Zealand roads
A woman died in Kaitaia and a pedestrian was killed in the South Island.
Pressure on Green co-leader to pull support for green school
James Shaw has been warned by own party to pull support for a wealthy private school.
Cops accused of manslaughter face new charge
The officers now face another manslaughter charge in relation to the incident.
Council to prosecute meat processor
Rāhui on Hāwera's Tawhiti Stream to remain until it is returned to full health.
Weather: Southerly switch to bite north by Wednesday
Thunderstorms will hit western areas again early on Tuesday morning.
Taranaki murder accused refused bail
A man has appeared in court charged with murder following Taranaki incident.
Billboard racism: Maori Party co-leader has moko kauae defaced on hoardings
Four of the Maori Party co-leader's billboards were damaged at the weekend.
Man charged with murder after death in Taranaki last night
The charges came after a man died in the town of Korito last night.
Man dies in Taranaki shooting
Police called to incident at Korito 16km south of New Plymouth.
NZ and the road ahead: Forgotten sufferers 'are really angry' about Covid spending
The Road Ahead finds businesses and politicians working flat out - and a nation spending.
Man who fatally shot his Taranaki landlord has minimum non-parole period reduced on appeal
One the day before the murder, Colin Thompson said he was going to shoot his landlord.
Gales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this week
Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.
Ruapehū iwi follows Taranaki's lead, calls for regional lockdown
Ngāti Rangi chairman Whetu Moataane says he doesn't know why regions aren't shut already.
Fifteen visiting schoolboys isolating after Covid clash in Rotorua
A class trip to Rotorua happened at the same time as family members with Covid-19 visited.
No roadblocks, no cops as man escapes from Auckland
'Got out of Auckland, no border stops at all.'
Public v private: The old school tie network - and why faith matters
Faith-based integrated schools, not private schools, are strongest in the NZ Parliament.
Weather: Quiet Sunday before low brings more rain, wind
Aussies can't come here, but their lows can.
Police charged with manslaughter appeal suppression decision
The officers will continue to fight to keep their names secret.
Taranaki: home to New Zealand's quirkiest tourist stops
Goblin forests, New Zealand history and a shrine to Elvis - Taranaki has it all.
Health checks for residents near chemical plant labelled a 'sham'
Residents' advocates say the checks are next to worthless as the data is not collected.
Sevens stars to light up club rugby final
Up to eight current and former Black Ferns will take the park in Ahipara today.
Young mum's tragic death: Family 'overwhelmed' after $42k raised to bring body home
Family mourning a bubbly young mum are overwhelmed at donations to bring her home to NZ.
Mum dies suddenly in her sleep - family trying to get her home
Beth Bernet, 34, died unexpectedly in her sleep on July 16.
Chilly start but sun coming for most of the country
Frosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.
New Conservative ad comparing candidate to Mandela 'beyond parody'
Murray Chong is known for his race-based comments on the New Plymouth District Council.
$10m for two shovel-ready projects in Stratford
In total the two projects are set to receive $10 million in government funding.
Revealed: Which regions are driving NZ's emissions?
Canterbury's cows singled out alongside Auckland's cars for driving NZ emissions.
Deregistered doctor's 'miracle' cancer cure is still for sale
A 'miracle liquid' cure for cancer is still for sale despite it being merely bleach water.
PM's announcement of $100m Southland recovery package scuppered by NZ First
The plan to announce the package was scuppered by New Zealand First at the eleventh hour.
NZ's crumbling cliffs: It's not the biggest waves doing the most damage
Scientists find it's not the size of waves eating away our shoreline cliffs, but the type.
Stowaway cat found on Auckland truck after trip from Palmerston North
The cat, who is not microchipped, was "shaken" by the journey.