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NZ declares national state of emergency as cyclone causes havoc
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NZ declares national state of emergency as cyclone causes havoc

It's the third time in the country's history a national state of emergency has been declared.

Rebecca Howard 14 Feb 2023
Uber applies for leave to appeal employment court decision
Policy

Uber applies for leave to appeal employment court decision

Uber wants change made through the parliamentary process.

Staff reporters 14 Feb 2023
Vector boss calls for a sector shake-up
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Vector boss calls for a sector shake-up

Challenges in the energy sector mean it's time for a dedicated energy ministry.

Ian Llewellyn 14 Feb 2023
Business wants minimum wage explanation
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Business wants minimum wage explanation

The business sector wants a predictive model so businesses can plan. 

Rebecca Howard 13 Feb 2023
Chipping away at Ardern's legacy
Opinion

Dileepa Fonseka: Chipping away at Ardern's legacy

Dileepa Fonseka 09 Feb 2023
Nats want median wage rule for work visas scrapped
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Nats want median wage rule for work visas scrapped

Jem Traylen 09 Feb 2023
Hipkins chips off old policies, hikes minimum wage
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Hipkins chips off old policies, hikes minimum wage

Oliver Lewis 08 Feb 2023
Community housing sector wants certainty of funding
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Community housing sector wants certainty of funding

Oliver Lewis 06 Feb 2023
Govt says energy timetable is appropriate
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Govt says energy timetable is appropriate

Ian Llewellyn 02 Feb 2023
Lawmakers, regulators start crackdown on crypto
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Lawmakers, regulators start crackdown on crypto

Jenny Ruth 02 Feb 2023
Govt extends half-price public transport, cut on fuel excise tax
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Govt extends half-price public transport, cut on fuel excise tax

Riley Kennedy 01 Feb 2023
Petrol and public transport subsidy to be extended
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Petrol and public transport subsidy to be extended

01 Feb 2023
Late payment law needs focus
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Late payment law needs focus

Jem Traylen 01 Feb 2023
Hipkins puts three waters on his hit list
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Hipkins puts three waters on his hit list

Pattrick Smellie 31 Jan 2023
Onslow debate is one-sided: Upton
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Onslow debate is one-sided: Upton

Ian Llewellyn 31 Jan 2023
ComCom wants longer rollout of grocery competition rules
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ComCom wants longer rollout of grocery competition rules

Jem Traylen 31 Jan 2023
Govt policy driving power shortage
Policy

Govt policy driving power shortage

Ian Llewellyn 31 Jan 2023
Stormwater: the difficult 'third water'
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: Stormwater: the difficult 'third water'

Pattrick Smellie 31 Jan 2023
Auckland floods: $100k dedicated to mayoral relief fund
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Auckland floods: $100k dedicated to mayoral relief fund

Riley Kennedy 28 Jan 2023
Hipkins uses first outing as PM to repair business relationship
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Hipkins uses first outing as PM to repair business relationship

Riley Kennedy 26 Jan 2023
Govt collected more tax but paid more interest
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Govt collected more tax but paid more interest

Staff reporters 26 Jan 2023
Tax cuts a low priority for Auckland business leaders
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Tax cuts a low priority for Auckland business leaders

Jem Traylen 26 Jan 2023
Electricity sector warns 'winter is coming'
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Electricity sector warns 'winter is coming'

Ian Llewellyn 26 Jan 2023
Reserve Bank to increase foreign currency reserves over time
Policy

Reserve Bank to increase foreign currency reserves over time

Staff reporters 25 Jan 2023
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