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New Zealand set to deliver no frills budget as election looms

New Zealand is set to deliver what it calls a "no frills" budget on Thursday as falling tax revenues squeeze coffers and inflation risks cap cyclone reconstruction efforts, constraining stimulus as the Labour government faces an election this year.

Reuters · May 17, 2023

Loafers Lodge hostel fire was raging, with no sprinklers to stop it, by the time help arrived

Emergency services teams begin work to assess the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge, determined to understand how the tragedy occurred.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Wellbeing is so last year – Labour's 'no frills' budget points to an uninspiring NZ election

If the recent flood of sleep-inducing pre-budget speeches and commentary is any indication, New Zealand voters can expect largely unimaginative leadership that fails to prepare the country for an uncertain future, regardless of who wins October’s election.

The Conversation · May 15, 2023

New Zealand finance minister: Govt accounts in solid shape to respond to impact of cyclone

New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson said on Thursday the government's books were in good shape to meet the challenge ahead and support New Zealanders facing cost of living increases and extreme weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2023

New Zealand PM Hipkins' Cabinet to prioritize day-to-day

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he’s selected a team of lawmakers to lead the country that will focus on the everyday concerns of New Zealanders, such as the rising cost of living

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Former All Black Campbell Johnstone praised after publicly coming out as gay

The former New Zealand rugby player Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to come out as gay, saying he hoped to ‘take away the pressure and the stigma’ of doing so publicly

The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2023

Ardern bids farewell as NZ prime minister

Jacinda Ardern has told Kiwis they would still see her around but not in public debates as the New Zealand leader prepares to give up the prime ministership.

AAP · Jan 24, 2023

The eight defining moments of Jacinda Ardern’s premiership

New Zealand’s PM has made history with her trailblazing leadership. Maddy Mussen looks back on her time in office — and the eight key moments that defined it

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023

These are the contenders to replace New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

The race to become New Zealand’s next prime minister is wide open following Jacinda Ardern’s shock decision to resign and her obvious successor and deputy Grant Robertson confirming he will not be going for the job.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023

NZ Labour confronts life without Ardern

Education and Police Minister Chris Hipkins has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand's Prime Minister.

AAP · Jan 19, 2023