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Climate Minister says gas shortage will lower greenhouse emissions
But it will come at a cost for businesses that can't switch to electricity, he says.
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'Not Kiwi, nor Christian': Minister condemns Destiny Church rally
23 Jun 2025Minister for Ethnic Communities Mark Mitchell says he was "appalled" by the march on Saturday.
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Overseas investment decisions made twice as fast after directive from Seymour
23 Jun 2025The Associate Minister of Finance told LINZ last year to process 80 percent of consent applications in half the statutory timeframes for decisions.
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Nearly 200 people apply for 'golden visas' in 3 months
23 Jun 2025The government made changes to make it easier for wealthy foreigners to gain New Zealand residency,
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Abuse compensation claims at $50 million so far
23 Jun 2025ACC faces mounting costs to pay compensation to child sex abuse survivors.
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'Dialogue and diplomacy' needed in Iran conflict - Luxon
23 Jun 2025Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says more military action isn't the answer to deal with Middle East conflict. Audio
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NZDF to send plane to assist New Zealanders in Iran, Israel
23 Jun 2025Though airspace in Israel and Iran remains closed, the C-130J Hercules, along with government personnel, will leave Auckland for the Middle East on Monday. Audio
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Government announces $16 million Ukraine support package
23 Jun 2025The Prime Minister says New Zealand stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Audio
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Stewart Island solar farm to fight high power prices gets funding
The government is providing $15 million for a solar farm on Stewart Island with the hope of reducing steep power prices.
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The House: Tactics from the 'Scrutiny Week' bear pit
22 Jun 2025When Parliament undertakes governance of governments, there are always tactics and politics involved.
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Watch: Peters, Collins speak from RNZAF base on Israel-Iran conflict
22 Jun 2025The announcement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Minister came after a US strike against Iranian nuclear sites this afternoon.
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Destiny Church protest demands 'un-Kiwi', acting PM says
21 Jun 2025Acting PM labels Destiny Church call for NZ to become a Christian nation as "un-Kiwi," after protesters chanted "no immigration without assimilation" and set flags on fire.
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Tensions and timing test Luxon on first official China visit
22 Jun 2025Analysis - Luck was not on Christopher Luxon's side for his first official trip to China. Audio
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What does the government consider a couple, anyway? - Ask Susan
21 Jun 2025RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
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Luxon concludes China trip: 'No evidence' of collaboration with West's foes
21 Jun 2025The prime minister has wrapped up his trip to China, dismissing suggestions the superpower is working with Russia, Iran and North Korea - as alleged by NATO's top official.
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Luxon meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid Cook Island controversy
20 Jun 2025In introductory remarks, Xi said now was a time to build on the two countries' past achievements and "strive for new progress".
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Issues pile up as PM prepares for President Xi Jinping meeting
20 Jun 2025Christopher Luxon heads into his meeting with China's President on Friday with an ever-growing list of topics to discuss.
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New classrooms for Kura Kaupapa announced
20 Jun 2025The government has announced $28 million will be spent on building more "safe, warm and dry classrooms" for tamariki in Māori full immersion schools.
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Government, Opposition scrap over common infrastructure ground
20 Jun 2025Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has agreed to work with his counterparts on the 30-year plan, but the discussion got heated.
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'Puts New Zealand in a weaker position' - expert on Peters' Cook Islands move
20 Jun 2025The decision by the Foreign Affairs Minister to suspend payment of aid to the Cook Islands could backfire on the New Zealand government, an academic says.
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'By Seymour, for Māori?' - Tama Potaka defends Māori targeted funding cut
18 Jun 2025The Māori Development Minister has defended attacks by the opposition arguing he allowed targeted Māori funding to disappear under his watch.
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Scrapping national census raises data sovereignty, surveillance fears for Māori
20 Jun 2025Analysis - The move is not necessarily bad, especially given the rising cost and declining participation rates, but there are concerns, experts say.
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Hawke's Bay residents outraged over proposed water rate hikes
20 Jun 2025Hawke's Bay has some of the highest rates in the country due to three waters, roading and debt servicing.
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Defence defends budget boost at scrutiny week hearing
20 Jun 2025The increased budget means troops can now move past being only partly equipped, says defence secretary Brook Barrington.
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Opposition slams Kāinga Ora decision to scrap public housing builds
20 Jun 2025The housing agency has identified 212 projects producing 3479 houses that will not proceed for "financial sustainability" reasons.
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Shane Jones vows to restart oil, gas industry
19 Jun 2025The Associate Minister for Energy used the scrutiny week hearing to attack the previous government for banning oil and gas exploration in 2018.
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No need to give China heads-up over decision to halt Cook Islands funding - Luxon
19 Jun 2025Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government saw no need to give China a heads-up over its decision to halt funding for the Cook Islands.
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Otago school expansion targeted in $27m govt spend
19 Jun 2025The investment will add 12 new classrooms to Queenstown's Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau, which had repurposed its library for teaching.
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