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PM says no change in Australia's stance to NZers out of work
Jacinda Ardern has pleaded with the Australian Prime Minister to make an exception to the rule that bars many of the 650,000 New Zealanders there from receiving a benefit.
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Watch live: Parliament sits to pass Covid-19 legislation
A small number of MPs have returned to Parliament today to debate and pass much-needed legislation as the country prepares for a nationwide lockdown tonight…
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Covid-19: 'A lot of pressure around mortgage payments' - Robertson
Retail banks have agreed to a mortgage holiday repayment scheme for those affected by Covid-19, Minister of Finance Grant Robertson has announced.
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Special committee set-up as Parliament is adjourned
Opposition leader Simon Bridges will chair a cross-party committee, that will scrutinise the Government's response to Covid-19.
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Week in Politics: Counting the cost of Covid-19
This week in politics: Parliament authorises 'the biggest blank cheque in the history of the country', as the massive economic cost of Covid-19 starts to emerge.
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NZers overseas told 'stay where you are'
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is warning that the window for tens of thousands of New Zealanders overseas getting home is almost completely closed, and they should prepare to shelter where…
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Covid-19: Restrictions for returning NZers to be tightened up - PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she expects further tightening up of rules for returning travellers in the next few days. Audio
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All of NZ must prepare to go in self-isolation now - PM
New Zealand's Covid-19 alert level has risen to three and the country will go into a full lockdown at 11.59pm on Wednesday, the Prime Minister has confirmed. Video
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Week in politics: Taking charge in a crisis
This week in politics: The PM takes charge in a crisis, the government's response package is acknowledged as a good start, and the border is closed for the first time in NZ's history.
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Election to go ahead in September, despite lockdown starting this week
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there is no plan to postpone the election at this stage, despite the looming national Covid-19 lockdown.
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Support package for Covid-19 rises to $9.3b
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the business support package for Covid-19 is now worth $9.3 billion.
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Bridges on lockdown: 'National stands ready and willing to help'
National's leader Simon Bridges has asked all the party's MPs and candidates to put their election campaigning on hold.
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Coronavirus: Govt ministers likely to consider more help for businesses
Cabinet will today consider more support for businesses to cushion the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic including lifting the cap on wage subsidies, RNZ understands.
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Govt provides $330m in funding to keep air freight going
Transport Minister Phil Twyford said the money, part of the $600m set aside for the aviation sector last week, will ensure supply chains remain open.
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The Warehouse, liquor stores told to close
Dairies to stay open, "big box" retailers stay open for trade customers - some of the new details given on essential services. Audio
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Coronavirus: MPs restrict travel, Cabinet to use video-conferencing
Cabinet ministers will put into practice 'physical distancing' in this morning's Cabinet meeting, with half dialling in via video-conference.
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Covid-19: New Zealand moves into uncharted territory
Power Play - New Zealanders now have an alert system for Covid-19, giving people more certainty and clarity as the country moves into uncharted territory.
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Winston Peters to keep working, despite government advice for over 70s
The 74-year-old Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, will carry on working despite the Prime Minister's advice today for over-70s to stay home.
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Covid-19: Politicians in self-isolation
Two politicians are among the thousands of New Zealanders in self-isolation. Audio
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Redeployment starts for East Coast forestry workers
The government has allocated $100 million to help redeploy workers affected by Covid-19 with those in the Gisborne-Tairāwhiti region the first to be helped.
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Govt considers mercy flights for NZers stuck overseas
The Foreign Affairs Minister says he cannot give guarantees that the government will be able to bring back New Zealanders who are stuck overseas as a result of the coronavirus lockdowns. Audio
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Parliament discusses measures if politicians can't attend
Parliament is putting in place measures to allow it to function if politicians can't make it to Wellington due to coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Govt announces details of funding for aviation industry
The government has earmarked $163 million to help airlines cover a range of government fees.
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Abortion bill passes taking procedure off Crimes Act
The Abortion Legislation Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, meaning the procedure will now be removed from the Crimes Act.
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Coronavirus: Government offers $900m loan for Air NZ
The government is stepping in to help protect Air New Zealand from the turmoil caused by Covid-19, providing up to $900 million in loans. Video
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Coronavirus updates: PM's statement and all the reaction
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a new four-level alert system to combat Covid-19 and advised against any non-essential travel within New Zealand.
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Coronavirus: Jacinda Ardern announces NZ at alert level 2
The PM has announced a four-level Covid-19 alert system, and asked over-70s and those with compromised immune systems to stay at home as much as possible. Video
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Covid-19 fund: A bold world-leading stimulus package
Opinion - The government announced a gargantuan Covid-19 response package. It is huge in scale and entirely suited to the challenge faced by our country, writes Shamubeel Eaqub.
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