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Church leader Brian Tamaki to launch political party
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki will tomorrow launch a political party after weighing up a move into politics for "a number of months".
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Parliamentary service staffer stood down after sexual assault allegation
A Parliamentary Service staffer has been stood down after a historical sexual assault allegation. An employment investigation is underway.
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Govt's plan to halve child poverty within a decade
The government has confirmed its official targets for reducing child poverty by half within 10 years.
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Politicians respond to Parliament rape claims
Political party leaders held a meeting with Speaker Trevor Mallard this afternoon, following his comments to RNZ this morning that he believed there was a…
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Diane Maxwell cleared of bullying allegations
Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been cleared of bullying allegations and will return to work tomorrow.
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National urges Mallard to involve police in Parliament rape claims
National's deputy leader Paula Bennett has called for Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard to involve the police immediately if he believes there is a rapist in the parliamentary precinct.
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Abortion debate: Does Crimes Act make women feel like criminals?
National MP Alfred Ngaro says having abortion in the Crimes Act doesn't make women feel like criminals so no law change is necessary.
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Parliament bullying: Mallard urges rape victims to seek support
Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard says it's his impression from the report on bullying at Parliament that people have been raped there, and he is urging the victims to go to police or support… Audio
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Ministers miss deadline to release diaries
Five ministers, including Greens co-leader James Shaw, have missed the deadline to release their diaries and meet their commitment to more transparency in government.
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Green MP Golriz Ghahraman gets security escort
Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's security risk was escalated following comments from white supremacists and she says comments from ACT leader David Seymour played a part, too.
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Bullying at Parliament: 'Shouting, abusive calls, character assassination'
A report into bullying and harassment has delivered a scathing view of what it's like to work at Parliament, including allegations of sexual assault. Audio
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Further funding to aid over-stretched ambulance services
Ambulance services say a $21 million funding boost will help keep stretched services running while longer-term solutions are found.
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Alfred Ngaro confirms he's contemplating getting party started
National List MP Alfred Ngaro has confirmed he's considering starting his own party ahead of the next election.
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Mixed messages over KiwiSaver changes
The Prime Minister and her deputy are sending mixed signals over potential changes to KiwiSaver for those over the age of 65. Audio
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First batch of ministerial diaries due, but scepticism abounds
Today marks the deadline for the release of the first batch of ministerial diaries. But some, even within the government's own ranks, are sceptical that it will achieve anything.
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US at centre of National's foreign policy - Bridges
The National Party has put the relationship with the United States front and centre of its foreign policy, saying it's a relationship that will be prioritised.
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Bad apples in the Parliament's barrel
Opinion - The report that has just revealed serious bullying, sexual harassment and even sexual assault in Parliament won't surprise anyone who has worked there, Peter Wilson writes.
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Week in politics: Ardern scores again with Christchurch Call
Analysis - The prime minister's management of the Christchurch Call will enhance her standing at home and abroad, making it even more difficult for National to bring her down, writes Peter Wilson.
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Fewer people placed into permanent homes
The number of families and individuals taken off the state housing register and placed into permanent homes fell about 20 percent in the last quarter.
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SuperGold card gets $7.7m technology boost
The government is investing more than $7.7 million in upgrading the SuperGold card website and an app, plus $600,000 on digital literacy training for seniors.
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KiwiBuild houses sitting unsold in Canterbury
Another KiwiBuild development backed by taxpayer money is failing to generate buyer demand - prompting more calls for Labour's flagship programme to be dumped.
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Simon Bridges on Botany: 'We will win that seat for National'
National leader Simon Bridges says he is happy to give Alfred Ngaro "the space" to explore setting up a Christian values party, but National will stand a candidate in Botany. Audio
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Govt commits $320m to tackle family and sexual violence
The prime minister has unveiled a plan to tackle family and sexual violence.
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'The future of international trade is digital' - Parker
The Trade and Export Growth Minister is working on a digital trade agreement with Chile and Singapore.
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Power Play: Breakaway Christian party a gamble, gambit or godsend?
Power Play - For the National opposition, a breakaway Christian party is a 'Hail Mary' of the highest order, writes Craig McCulloch.
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The Wellbeing Budget explained
There's less that two weeks until the Wellbeing Budget is unveiled, so RNZ is taking a look at what's new in the Budget process, and who else supports it.
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Underwrite triggered: More unsold Kiwibuild houses bought by govt
The Crown underwrite for unsold Kiwibuild homes has been triggered for a second time.
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NZers in Aus: PM urged to get tough with new government
An advocacy group wants the prime minister to do more to improve the situation for New Zealanders living in Australia.
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