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[ad_1] Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has said that immigrants in New Zealand without a job should think about going home. Peters said Newstalk ZB that foreigners had been told “look, you have to go home, everyone has changed”. “All I would say to people is, do you really think …

[ad_1] Sydney broadcaster Alan Jones, who announced his retirement from radio yesterday, has admitted his critics were justified in condemning controversial remarks he made during his 35-year radio career. “Of course there are circumstances where you do regret [what you say] but you can’t live your life with regret, “Jones …

[ad_1] Not for syndication Does the thought of crawling down a busy city street after weeks under lockdown fill you with dread? Chances are, you’re not alone. While the change to Alert Level 2 will be a relief to many after nearly seven weeks of closing, it is also likely …

[ad_1] COMMENTARY: There is good news for National this week. Yes, the Budget will be a torrent of money like we have never seen before. But it is the key to where we are going next, it is the answer, or a partial answer, to the actual history of the …

[ad_1] This story was originally published on Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission. ANALYSIS: In just 24 days, New Zealand went from its first case of Covid-19 to a nationwide lockdown. Using new documents proactively released by the Government, Marc Daalder of Newsroom.co.nz explores how and why that happened. Ryan …

[ad_1] They only just survived the Covid-19 lockdown but now some Auckland businesses say water restrictions coming this weekend could deal them the killer blow. On Thursday, as the region experiences its worst drought on record and storage dams dropped below 50 per cent, Auckland Council approved stage 1 water …

[ad_1] With the government yet to announce its preferred contact tracing technology, the market is being flooded with private options. Alex Braae reports on an app developed for the local hospitality industry that has caught the eye of Wellington City Council. The Wellington City Council has officially adopted a contract …

[ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared the end of a partial economic shutdown in Russia due to the coronavirus pandemic, but said many restrictions will remain. In a televised address to the nation, Putin said Monday (New Zealand time Tuesday) that it will be up to regional governors in …

[ad_1] Braden faster / stuff Pedestrians will be able to stay in the Department of Conservation cabins again starting Thursday, like this one in Awaroa Bay, in Abel Tasman National Park, but they will need to bring their own cleaning equipment. Kiwis can hike from Thursday, with restrictions on how …

[ad_1] Destiny’s Brian Tamaki criticized the government’s decision to continue the ban on large gatherings and promised to hold a service at its South Auckland base on Sunday. In a statement to the media, Tamaki criticized the decision to restrict the meeting to a maximum of 10 people as “Nanny …