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Ban petrol, diesel imports to meet climate target - report
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Ban petrol, diesel imports to meet climate target - report

Emission standards, feebates and a ban on imports needed to accelerate NZ uptake of EVs, consultants say.

Gavin Evans 29 Jan 2021
Happy punters tide over TAB
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Happy punters tide over TAB

Kiwi punters have been trying to beat the odds this summer - and the TAB is in a much better position because of it. 

Paul McBeth 29 Jan 2021
Use quake-style powers to speed house-building: Collins
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Use quake-style powers to speed house-building: Collins

More houses were built in the Canterbury region than any other part of the country in the last decade, thanks to quake-related powers.

Staff reporters 26 Jan 2021
New top public service job for departing Oranga Tamariki boss
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New top public service job for departing Oranga Tamariki boss

Oranga Tamariki boss Grainne Moss's resignation suggests she has been managed out of the role, but on her own terms.

Pattrick Smellie 22 Jan 2021