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Auckland to drop down an alert level
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Auckland to drop down an alert level

Auckland to remain at level 3 for at least 2 weeks. 

Staff reporters 20 Sep 2021
Govt needs to end 'queue of human misery'
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Govt needs to end 'queue of human misery'

Skilled migrants are leaving because Immigration NZ does not have enough staff to keep up with the demand for residency visas.

Jem Traylen 20 Sep 2021
China wants to join Trans-Pacific Partnership, but will Aus agree?
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China wants to join Trans-Pacific Partnership, but will Aus agree?

China has officially requested to join the CPTPP free trade agreement, saying a new UK, US, Australian deal undermines regional peace and stability. 

Rebecca Howard 17 Sep 2021
Electricity low user charge to be phased out
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Electricity low user charge to be phased out

A move intended to help low-income households is to be phased out after it caused more pain for many of the worst off families.

Ian Llewellyn 17 Sep 2021