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New National Party leader Todd Muller: 'I'm not interested in opposition for opposition's sake'
Friday, 22 May 2020, 2:32 pm | RNZ
Todd Muller says his "absolute focus" as the new National Party leader will be New Zealand's economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. More >>
Who is new National Party leader Todd Muller?
Friday, 22 May 2020, 2:07 pm | RNZ
Until this week the name Todd Muller was unfamiliar to many. Today, he has stepped up to wrestle the leadership of the National Party from Simon Bridges. More >>
Finance Minister Grant Robertson on govt's response to Covid-19
Friday, 22 May 2020, 1:22 pm | RNZ
The Finance Minister gave an update on economic figures during the Covid-19 pandemic. More >>
Bar reopening night 'much, much quieter'
Friday, 22 May 2020, 10:06 am | RNZ
Pubs and bars are reporting a sluggish first day back after the lockdown, with the fear of going out, or perhaps the joy of staying home, thought to be a reason for the low numbers. More >>
New poll: National at 29 percent, Labour has best result ever
Friday, 22 May 2020, 10:04 am | RNZ
The National Party under Simon Bridges has just 29 percent support - down 17 percent - according to the latest poll from TVNZ. More >>
Simon Bridges' fate to be decided on Friday
Thursday, 21 May 2020, 11:07 am | RNZ
National MPs will gather at Parliament tomorrow to decide the fate of Simon Bridges as National Party leader. More >>
Covid-19: Bars ready to reopen: 'There's a lot of excitement'
Thursday, 21 May 2020, 10:43 am | RNZ
The glasses are being polished and the beer barrels tapped as New Zealand's pubs and bars prepare to reopen today. More >>
PM's Press Conference: May 20 - The process to phase in changes during level two
Wednesday, 20 May 2020, 1:58 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is giving an update on level 2 and says Cabinet will consider increasing the size of gatherings on Monday. More >>
Fletcher Building to lay off 1000 staff in New Zealand
Wednesday, 20 May 2020, 10:41 am | RNZ
The construction company will cut around 10 percent of its workforce as it struggles with the fallout from Covid-19. More >>
Covid-19 contact tracing app - case number still key factor in alert levels
Wednesday, 20 May 2020, 10:39 am | RNZ
The government's new Covid-19 contact tracing app has been launched, but public health units and the national call centre are still key to tracking. More >>
NZME declined an interim injunction against Stuff owner Nine
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 11:57 am | RNZ
NZME has been declined an interim injunction by the High Court that would have allowed it an exclusive negotiation period with Stuff's Australian owner Nine. More >>
Migration to New Zealand may halt for up to four years - demographer
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 11:55 am | RNZ
The Covid-19 pandemic may cause a halt in migration to New Zealand for up to four years, a demographer says. More >>
PM's Post-Cabinet Press Conference May 18: More Money For Early Education And Level 1 Milestones
Monday, 18 May 2020, 3:12 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced $278.2m for early childhood education funding at today's post-Cabinet press conference. The Prime Minister also said on Wednesday she would be outlining timetable milestones ... More >>
Cell phone tower attacks 'putting lives at risk'
Monday, 18 May 2020, 10:49 am | RNZ
The attacks - some of which have damaged the towers - is potentially putting lives at risk if it means people can't get through to 111. More >>
Budget 2020: Māori to get $900m to deal with Covid-19 fallout
Friday, 15 May 2020, 2:17 pm | RNZ
The government will spend $900 million in Budget 2020 to support whānau, hapū and iwi to deal with the fall-out of Covid-19. More >>
Current benefits 'not sufficient to survive on', social welfare groups say
Friday, 15 May 2020, 2:04 pm | RNZ
The government is being warned many more families will fall into poverty if it doesn't boost support for people losing their jobs because of Covid-19. More >>
Budget 2020: What you need to know
Friday, 15 May 2020, 1:58 pm | RNZ
The government has unveiled a $50 billion recovery package as part of today's Budget. Here's a breakdown of where Budget 2020's money is going. More >>
Budget 2020: $50bn rescue fund in 'once in a generation' budget
Friday, 15 May 2020, 1:57 pm | RNZ
A $50 billion rescue fund sits at the centre of 2020's "once in a generation Budget" as the country braces for the economic carnage promised by Covid-19. More >>
Budget 2020 lacks accountability and effect, opposition says
Friday, 15 May 2020, 1:44 pm | RNZ
The government is burdening New Zealanders with the equivalent of another mortgage per household without a plan to get the country back to work, the National Party says. More >>
Budget 2020: Parties look to secure wins from $20b ahead of election
Friday, 15 May 2020, 1:39 pm | RNZ
A $50 billion Covid-19 rescue package poured out of the Crown coffers yesterday when the government revealed its rebuild plan - but it is the $20b blank cheque that has got the Opposition crying foul. More >>
