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Coronavirus
Borders fully open from Aug 1; migration reset announced
Borders will fully open two months earlier than originally announced, on Aug 1.
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Opinion
Frances Cook: If you're going to ask for a pay rise, do it now
If you’ve been waiting, hoping, delaying, and thinking you need to find the perfect moment to ask for a raise … that moment is now.
Policy
Chinese investors have a yen for NZ
Chinese nationals are the biggest users of a scheme offering residency for investment.
Policy
Congestion charging expected for Auckland
A new report suggests a government announcement on road pricing is imminent.
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