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NZ didn't join 'Five Eyes' in statement on Hong Kong
New Zealand did not join Canada, the UK, the US and Australia in a joint declaration condemning China’s national security legislation on Hong Kong although Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters did reiterate the government’s “deep concern" about the situation. New Zealand is a...
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Filled jobs fell in April, confidence survey points to more losses
A record number of people lost their jobs in April when much of the country was in lockdown and more job losses are expected, according to ANZ Bank’s latest business outlook survey. Filled jobs fell 37,500, or 1.7 percent, in the month of April as covid-19 and restricted tradi...
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More time for farmers, councils in govt water reforms
Farmers and councils will get more time to implement new controls on freshwater quality.
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Light rail decision coming; Twyford won't discuss cost blowout
Transport Minister Phil Twyford has confirmed a Cabinet decision on the Auckland light rail project will be made "shortly", countering a suggestion by New Zealand First leader Winston Peters yesterday that the ambitious project had been suspended. However, Twyford dodged quest...
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