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'Great Rides' need double the money to keep running smoothly
Maintenance funding for the country's 'Great Rides' trails will need to double in the next decade, or some will degrade so much they will lose that status. Audio
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Watch: New Waikato medical school gets government go ahead
21 Jul 2025The government has green-lit a new medical school at the University of Waikato, ending months of delays due to coalition wrangling.
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Watch: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet media conference
21 Jul 2025Luxon is holding a post-Cabinet media conference following the news that inflation has hit a 12-month high.
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Seymour warns Pharmac to modernise or risk falling behind
21 Jul 2025The Associate Health Minister has told the agency to "innovate and optimise" to increase access to medicines.
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Government's $6b announcement has nothing new, Labour says
21 Jul 2025Labour's Infrastructure spokesperson says all the projects had previously been announced, some by the last government, before being put on hold. Audio
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Why have foreign investment rule changes had so little scrutiny?
21 Jul 2025Analysis: If the Overseas Investment (National Interest Test and Other Matters) Amendment Bill becomes law, it could have far-reaching consequences.
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The Ministry of Health's alcohol problem
21 Jul 2025If you don't want to face the unpalatable truth about your boozing, the alcohol lobby is on your side.
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Flood victims will not be on their own, says chair of contentious report
21 Jul 2025Leader of expert panel clarifies recommendations on how the government should adapt to climate change, saying there should always be a social safety net. Audio
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Can the national ticketing project get back on track?
21 Jul 2025The long awaited $1.4 billion project needs to get back on track, says the transport minister, with Waka Kotahi advice earlier this year seen as "overly optimistic" about the project's viability. Audio
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Govt accused of recycling projects in $6b infrastructure push
21 Jul 2025Luxon says new builds will boost jobs and productivity, but the opposition dismissed the "announcement of an announcement" as a public relations stunt lacking fresh investment.
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Watch: Govt trumpets billions being spent on infrastructure
20 Jul 2025Two Ministers say the new projects will create thousands of jobs across the country.
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Are our politicians safe from threats and 'free to lead'?
MPs discussed online harm and the safety of public figures in a panel at Parliament this week. Why has it worsened and what is fuelling it?
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'Woman's voice' Diane Calvert joins Wellington mayoral race
19 Jul 2025The councillor says she's running for the mayoralty, saying she is concerned about the "tone, the tactics and the lack of focus" in the campaign so far.
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Govt move to scrap 'four wellbeings' could undermine council stability - officials warn
Critics argue removing councils' wellbeing priorities may lower costs, but will also reduce local autonomy and risk Treaty settlement fallout. Audio
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Regulations ministry clarifies cost estimate for Regulatory Standards Bill
18 Jul 2025But the revised cost of $18 million may also end up on the low side.
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More candidates quit Ray Chung's campaign group
18 Jul 2025Two more Wellington council candidates running under the Independent Together ticket have left after Chung's email about Tory Whanau.
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SFO launches pilot programme to tackle public sector corruption risks
18 Jul 2025It will build a "system-wide" picture of the corruption and fraud risks in the public sector.
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Parliament versus Executive: Regs Review and the Regulatory Standards Bill
18 Jul 2025A parliamentary committee tasked with keeping a check on regulation has heard how the Regulatory Standards Board would duplicate its role, but without its powers.
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New 'Institute for Advanced Technology' announced
18 Jul 2025Christopher Luxon has confirmed a new public research organisation focused on "supercharging" the economy.
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Why New Zealand First wants to require businesses to accept cash
19 Jul 2025Explainer - A member's bill put forward by New Zealand First would require businesses to accept cash as payment. Here's what you need to know. Audio
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Decision on additional Tasman flood funds not yet made - PM
19 Jul 2025But news that a rain radar for the top of the South Island will be funded by MetService has been welcomed.
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Parliamentary agency resources under pressure
18 Jul 2025Speaker Gerry Brownlee has met with MPs and discussed Parliament's ability to cope with its increased government oversight and skyrocketing public feedback on bills.
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New Zealand reaches deal with Canada in long-running dairy trade dispute
The deal is expected to deliver up to $157 million to New Zealand dairy exporters. Audio
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Do people earning $200,000 need help with childcare?
18 Jul 2025Some of the families now receiving Family Boost payments are among the 10% wealthiest in the country, an economist says.
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Calls for NZ rethink as UK lowers voting age to 16
18 Jul 2025But Paul Goldsmith says 18 makes perfect sense and the government would not be changing it.
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'Councils have lacked fiscal discipline' Local Government Minister says
18 Jul 2025Legislation requiring councils to report more on finances and prioritise core services has passed its first reading overnight.
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National joins Labour to back pay transparency bill
17 Jul 2025A bill protecting workers who talk about pay has passed its second reading with rare cross-party backing.
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ACT, NZ First cast doubt on capping council rates
17 Jul 2025"You've got to be able to control the costs first", said Seymour when asked about issue .
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