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Ban the bottle: 100,000 people sign petition
Environmental activists have presented a petition to ban single-use plastic bottles to Parliament today, with the backing of 100,000 signatures.
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Covid-19: NZ to stay in orange traffic light setting
2:16 pm todayCovid-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall says the country needs to remain at the orange traffic light setting as case numbers are starting to "creep up".
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New Zealand to back Ukraine at International Court of Justice
2:51 pm todayNew Zealand will present its legal view on Russia's invasion of Ukraine at the United Nations' international court, contesting the Kremlin's claim of genocide.
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Deputy PM Grant Robertson tests positive for Covid-19
11:06 am todayGrant Roberston said he had "fairly mild" symptoms and would remain acting prime minister, with Jacinda Ardern in Europe.
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Far-right terror designation a 'preventative, deterrent' measure - Police Commissioner
3:27 pm todayThe Proud Boys and The Base meet the definition of terrorist entities, and the move will mean funding, supporting or organising with them will be illegal, Andrew Coster says.
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Don't let war in Ukraine fuel arms race, Ardern tells NATO leaders
6:25 am todayRussia's actions in Ukraine are an affront to the world but mustn't be allowed to create a more polarised, dangerous world, the prime minister says.
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'They have a real voice now' - Williams on new Ministry for Disabled People
29 Jun 2022However, more work is needed to understand the cost of rolling out a new approach to disability support, Minister for Disability Issues Poto Williams says.
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How Christopher Luxon is rebranding the National Party
7 Jun 2022He's white, male, bald, rich and Christian, but he's also championed gender pay equity, worked to halt human trafficking and has climate change credentials.
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Govt warned of DHB staffing crisis over a year ago, letter reveals
29 Jun 2022A letter signed by all 20 DHBs shows the government was warned of an impending staffing crisis almost a year ago.
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Luxon uninterested in 'importing culture wars' into New Zealand
29 Jun 2022National Party leader Christopher Luxon says he has no interest "importing culture wars" into New Zealand after Roe v Wade was overturned in the US. Audio
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PM and Spain's leader announce working holiday visa deal
28 Jun 2022The working holiday scheme between New Zealand and Spain has been expanded to allow more young people to travel and work in each other's countries for up to two years.
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Legislation banning supermarkets from blocking competitors passes final stage
28 Jun 2022Legislation that bans major supermarkets from blocking their competitors from accessing land to set up new stores has passed its final hurdle in Parliament.
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Wellington mayoral candidate refuses to remove billboards, despite being ordered to
28 Jun 2022Wellington mayoral candidate and Labour MP Paul Eagle has been asked to remove digital billboards until the formal election hoarding period starts in two months.
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O'Connor apologises to National MPs for abortion post
28 Jun 2022National MP Simon O'Connor has returned to Parliament with an apology to colleagues over a social media post that celebrated the US Supreme Court's overturning of abortion law.
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Ex-senior Nat Amy Adams warns caucus over abortion issue position
28 Jun 2022Former National minister Amy Adams has warned her former party's caucus to acknowledge the strong feeling over abortion rights in New Zealand. Audio
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Justice Minister defends proposed changes to political donations
28 Jun 2022Kiri Allan says changes to political donations will lead to greater transparency in New Zealand's electoral system, but National says the current laws are adequate. Audio
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National MPs committed to not changing abortion law, Luxon says
27 Jun 2022The Opposition leader says all his MPs are united around the commitment not to change abortion law, as former Justice Minister Amy Adams says restricting the law would be "absolutely soul-destroying".
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Govt to give further $4.5 million for Ukraine war support
27 Jun 2022As the war in Ukraine rolls on, New Zealand is providing another $4.5m through NATO, extending NZDF deployments in Europe, and legal support for international courts.
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Political donations, overseas voting rules to change before election - Minister
27 Jun 2022Political party donations and overseas voting rules will change ahead of next year's general election, Justice Minister Kiri Allan has announced.
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Robertson 'confident' NZ to benefit from EU trade deal
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson is confident that New Zealand can get a good deal for exporters from EU trade talks. Audio
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‘Call it out’ - Deputy PM says bigotry must not be tolerated
26 Jun 2022Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson has spoken out about hate and bigotry online, revealing he has faced homophobic abuse at public meetings recently.
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PM leaves for Europe with free trade agreement in her sights
26 Jun 2022The Prime Minister leaves for Europe today, where she will push to nail down a long-awaited free trade deal with the European Union.
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National MP removes post following Roe v Wade decision
26 Jun 2022National Party leader Christopher Luxon says a social media post by MP Simon O'Connor was removed as it was "causing distress".
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Can Jacinda Ardern save NZ's free trade deal with the EU?
27 Jun 2022Opinion - Jacinda Ardern needs to deploy every aspect of her starpower if she wants to rescue New Zealand's faltering free trade EU negotiations, writes Geoffrey Miller.
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'Complacency is a greater danger than undue alarm' - NZ abortion advocate
26 Jun 2022An advocate says New Zealand's abortion rights are still vulnerable to change and people can't be complacent.
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New Zealand needs a new gang strategy
24 Jun 2022Comment - The concern about gangs and gang-related violence in New Zealand continues to be highly politicised. The problem is these debates often lack history, context or vision.
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The Week in Politics: Another week, another crisis
24 Jun 2022Analysis - A health 'crisis' is the latest of the government's cascading problems, the Gib board shortage is elevated to ministerial taskforce level and the new police minister gets to work.
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Power Play: Goodfellow's departure an overdue shift in National leadership
24 Jun 2022The imminent resignation of National Party President Peter Goodfellow marks a significant shift in the party leadership, after years of triumph and of great turmoil, writes RNZ Political Editor Jane…
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