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Supply of the Covid vaccine in NZ has not been interrupted, but authorities are aware the international situation is "volatile".

Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi was shouted down at a rally of unhappy migrants today as he revealed he could not give them the news they wanted to hear in their bid to loosen border restrictions

Hundreds protest Māori ward delay in Manawatū Teaorewa Rolleston © RNZ/Justine Murray Hundreds of people marched to the Manawatū District Council buildings in Feilding today to protest the council kicking the can down the road on Māori representation. Last week councillors voted six to four against establishing a Māori ward, deferring the matter until 2023. Meihana Durie, from the mana whenua group Te Kōtui Reo Taumata Collective, said holding the protest was a way to reaffirm their identity as Māori. He said the voices of Māori had historically not been heard and th...

MSD told to further investigate wage subsidy scheme payments © RNZ / Dom Thomas The Auditor-General wants the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to step up its efforts to claim back cash from businesses that wrongly received wage subsidies. The $13.3 billion wage subsidy scheme was designed to keep as many people as possible in their jobs during last year's lockdowns. The Auditor-General's office launched an inquiry last year into how the scheme was being managed. The report released today has praised some efforts to keep businesses from taking money. The Auditor-General's Office said MSD...

Govt to introduce new firearms Bills Both Bills will be introduced into parliament by the end of the year. Photo: NZ Police. '); } else { // } The Government will make it illegal for high risk people to own firearms by introducing Firearms Prohibition Orders. The aim of the orders is to strengthen action already taken to combat the influence of gangs and organised crime to help keep New Zealanders and their families safe, says Police Minister Poto Williams and Justice Minister Kris Faafoi. The Government’s Firearms Prohibition Orders will offer additional control...