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Our trade deal with India, explained
It hasn't been ratified yet but the terms of New Zealand's free trade deal with India have been agreed on, even though the details are somewhat mysterious
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'Machines will play an increasing role in targeting' - NZDF's vision for the future
6:25 am todayVisions of a digital twin for each soldier, laser weapons and drones using satellites to engage with targets before a human pulls the trigger are all in the…
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New poll has New Zealand First on double digits
16 Feb 2026The right block would have enough to govern.
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Judge accused of yelling at Winston Peters cross-examined
16 Feb 2026District Court Judge Ema Aitken at the judicial conduct panel earlier this month.
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Moa Point sewage failure to be independently reviewed
16 Feb 2026The government has confirmed there will be an independent review looking into the Moa Point treatment plant failure.
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PM Christopher Luxon 'open' to looking at bed tax in a second term
16 Feb 2026The Prime Minister has softened his language around a bed tax, indicating it is something the government will consider if it wins a second term. Audio
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Seymour campaigns for smaller govt in blunt 'State of the Nation' speech
15 Feb 2026In Christchurch, the ACT leader pushed for a smaller state, rejected Treaty "division" and vowed to keep Labour, Greens and Te Pāti Māori from power.
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Ministry advisory group rented expensive Symonds Street space against advice
15 Feb 2026The group is paying $119,000 for the 2025/26 year.
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Chris Hipkins speaks to media in Auckland
16 Feb 2026The Labour leader is taking questions on the day's events including the severe weather and Eden Park announcements.
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'We had to intervene': Govt bans taking shellfish from Auckland rockpools
15 Feb 2026The ban is for all of the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, and further north at Kawau Bay and Ōmaha Bay.
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Migrant worker protection key in free trade with India - Labour
15 Feb 2026Labour leader has written a letter to the Prime Minister outlining the conditions National must meet before the party will consider supporting the deal.
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Solids, liquids and gas: Infrastructure ills back in the frame
15 Feb 2026Mediawatch: Sewage is pouring into Wellington's harbour while the government plans gas imports. Are media focusing on politics over the bigger picture?
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Employment relations and speedy, lopsided debates
15 Feb 2026The government continues legislating apace, with frequent extra sittings. Among the priorities this week was a bill to "rebalance" employee-employer rights. The debate was lopsided.
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Ditch NZ Super entirely, minor party says
13 Feb 2026The Opportunity Party says New Zealanders would be better served by dropping NZ Super and replacing it with an entirely new support system. Audio
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Stanford hails $3.39b boost from new 'golden visa'
13 Feb 2026The immigration minister said 573 applications had been received since changes to the investor visa took effect last April.
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Opposition finds school lunch scheme rebrand hard to swallow
A free school lunches programme rebrand has dropped the reo Māori name Ka Ora Ka Ako, a move David Seymour says is "delivering real value".
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Relying on tug boat from Australia risks lives, council leaders say
13 Feb 2026Leaders on both sides of Cook Strait say lives could be put at risk due to its emergency tug being off-contract from this month.
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'Nakedly political': No rivals considered for Collins' new job
13 Feb 2026The outgoing minister was the only person considered for Law Commission president - with no recruitment process and no other candidates. Audio
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What imported gas will mean for homes and businesses
13 Feb 2026The government's plan has triggered an explosive row over the difference between a tax and a levy.
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New health and safety laws won't keep workers safer - experts
13 Feb 2026Experts warn proposed changes to health and safety laws won't shift the dial on the country's dire death and injury statistics. Audio
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Coalition promises to snuff out feared 'water tax' for farmers
13 Feb 2026The government has promised to change a contentious clause in legislation the could leave the door open to a future water tax for farmers.
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NZ First to campaign on Māori seats referendum
12 Feb 2026Te Pāti Māori has slammed the decision as "race baiting".
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Growing numbers of Pākehā seeking to understand Te Tiriti o Waitangi
13 Feb 2026More Pākehā are enrolling in Treaty education workshops and seeking out information about Te Tiriti o Waitangi, according to long-standing Treaty educators.
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Government increases space launch limit tenfold
13 Feb 2026A physics professor says he does not trust the New Zealand Space Agency to make good decisions but the agency says it assesses all space activities against clear legislative criteria. Audio
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Reserve Bank review originally supposed to be completed by March
The review into RBNZ's monetary policy decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic is now set to be published in September.
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Government tweaks law for contractors
12 Feb 2026The workplace minister says it has nothing to do with the Supreme Court's Uber decision.
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Public Service Amendment Bill reignites diversity debate
12 Feb 2026The Public Service Amendment Bill is back from Select Committee, reigniting debate on the culture war flashpoint - diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Willis urges former Reserve Bank governor Orr to front up in new inquiry
12 Feb 2026The government recently announced an independent review into the central bank's actions during the pandemic, including official cash rate cuts, money printing and its interactions with government…
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