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Thu, 20 May 2021 06:49:28 GMT
Judith Collins and Jacinda Ardern clash in battle of Budget speeches
The Opposition leader took shots at Labour's lack of delivery, while the PM joked about National's many leaders.

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:11:53 GMT
Budget 2021: A quick guide to where the Government's money is going
A quick guide to how the Budget is going to be spent.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:17:03 GMT
Budget 2021: More classrooms welcomed but not enough cash for staff, unions say
Calls for greater spending on school facilities have been answered, but those supporting "overstretched" teachers are disappointed.

Thu, 20 May 2021 02:52:31 GMT
Budget 2021: Labour to boost benefits by up to $55 a week in explicit push to reverse 1990s cuts
Grant Robertson promises to 'right a wrong' with increase to benefits this year and next.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:56:05 GMT
Go inside Tom Cruise's newly sold $39.5 million Colorado mansion
Tom Cruise sold his Telluride, Colo. mansion for asking price after designing the home in 1994. See the cozy lodge below.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:55:52 GMT
How Nikki and Brie Bella got Red Carpet ready for the 2021 MTV movie & TV awards
Nikki and Brie Bella’s hair and makeup artists gave E! News the exclusive details on their red carpet looks for the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards Unscripted.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:41:00 GMT
EV-buying subsidies resurrected by $300m boost
Killed by NZ First last year, a controversial plan to boost lower-emissions cars may make a return with a $300m boost in the Budget.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:36:36 GMT
Emma Stone reveals her favorite part of transforming into Disney villain Cruella de Vil
The titular star of Disney+'s Cruella breaks down why she adored playing the couture-clad villain on E! News' Daily Pop.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:30:00 GMT
80 years on, Battle of Crete remembered in New Plymouth
The last two New Plymouth veterans of Crete, Mel Askew and Ralph Ward, died in 2019.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:28:37 GMT
Person in police custody after walking near train tracks in Upper Hutt
Evening train services from Wellington to Masterton were delayed after a person was spotted on the tracks

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:28:36 GMT
Budget 2021: Pharmac boost of $200m 'nothing short of disgraceful'
New Zealand will continue to have poor access to modern medicines without more funding, which leaves "no hope" patients say.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:10:41 GMT
Police search for missing 15-year-old boy from south Auckland suburb
The family of the teenager last heard from him on May 15.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:05:14 GMT
Strong support for $68m rebuild of quake-prone Hutt pool, but fast-tracking Petone Wharf repairs proves controversial
Lower Hutt residents mostly support rebuilding Naenae Pool, but are divided are divided over plans to fast-track repairing Petone Wharf, feedback to the council shows.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:59:16 GMT
Budget 2021: Accounting for our climate future with the money spent today
OPINION: The Sustainable Business Council says Budget 2021 is a step in the right direction with it's investment boost for climate action.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:52:16 GMT
Teen star Ben Waine turns down England move to stay with Wellington Phoenix
Highly-rated teenager Ben Waine has signed a new long-term contract with the Phoenix after being pursued by Championship club Coventry City.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:49:54 GMT
Wellington bus drivers reject pay offer, declare no confidence in NZ Bus to run public transport
Wellington bus drivers have voted overwhelmingly to reject a new pay offer from the company and to launch a new round of strikes.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:45:03 GMT
Budget 2021: Business 'overlooked' as Government focus turns to benefits and health sector
They drive the economy, BusinessNZ says, but have been largely ignored.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:40:00 GMT
Why Warriors fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck volunteered to make way for Reece Walsh
It took Roger Tuivasa-Sheck just two weeks to realise that the future was now for the Warriors and Reece Walsh.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:31:49 GMT
Shadbolt labels deputy mayor Brutus
Invercargill mayor has no comment on driving status but delivers Et tu Brute dig at his deputy.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:18:16 GMT
Wellington Phoenix ban national flags at games in response to Middle East conflict
The move comes after the club was issued with a “please explain” from the A-League following Israeli striker Tomer Hemed’s controversial goal celebrations.



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