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Health NZ board re-established by government
7 Jul 2025The board was axed a year ago following concerns about oversight and a budget blow-out.
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Unions, former MPs, lawyers speak at Regulatory Standards Bill hearings
8 Jul 2025The first day of hearings saw a wave of opposition, but the minister behind the bill is dismissing concerns. Audio
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Watch: Seymour, McKee on changes to anti-money laundering act
7 Jul 2025Parents should find it easier to open a bank account for their child under changes announced this afternoon.
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Fast-track mining projects: The hard questions NZ must ask about the claimed economic benefits
7 Jul 2025Analysis: The claims of economic benefits from fast tracking mining projects need to be scrutinised closely, and if those benefits don't stack up, any adverse environmental impacts become harder to…
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Former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara puts name forward for by-election
7 Jul 2025It comes after the death of Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Tarsh Kemp, which triggered a by-election in Tāmaki Makaurau.
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'We still haven't come out' - businesses tell Covid inquiry
7 Jul 2025The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the pandemic is focusing on eveyday people's views on lockdowns and vaccines.
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FamilyBoost payments increased, income limit raised
7 Jul 2025Nicola Willis has revealed a shake-up of the government's flagship policy that she says will benefit thousands. Audio
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Opponents dominate early hearings on Seymour's bill
7 Jul 2025Multiple submitters on Monday called the bill "constitutionally unsound", whilst its supporters were few and far between.
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Government was told it would have to quit fossil fuel group if new exploration started
7 Jul 2025An international coalition for phasing out fossil fuels says it told the government after the election it would have to quit the group if it re-started looking for new oil and gas, contradicting what…
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How effective has the road cone hotline been?
7 Jul 2025More than 650 reports have been made to the road cone hotline within its first month, but how effective has it been on the streets of Auckland? Audio
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Treaty Principles 2.0? Hearings begin into Seymour's Regulatory Standards Bill
7 Jul 2025Analysis: A week of political scrutiny lies ahead for one of the government's most polarising bills.
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Who is being 'excluded' as public Covid hearings begin?
7 Jul 2025Starting today, the inquest will hear from everyday people about what the government's decisions over vaccines and lockdowns meant for them. Audio
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Why NZ's first space unit was named after a WW2 squadron
7 Jul 2025The air force has reactivated the name of a World War 2 squadron - but this time, as the country's first space unit. Audio
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Are NZ banks being taxed properly?
7 Jul 2025The finance minister is receiving advice from IRD on how income tax laws apply to the major banks.
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Breaking Barriers: Youth MP wants amplified Pasifika voices in politics
6 Jul 2025Marques Tominiko has returned from Parliament feeling proud of how he represented his people, but he thinks that South Auckland remains under the radar.
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The House: Making law - a final avalanche of edits
5 Jul 2025Before laws are finalised, MPs get a last chance to argue for changes. Pav Sharma, whose office manages them, explains the purpose, rules, and process for the many amendments.
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PM given just hour's notice before Peters' dismissal of 'trade war' talk
4 Jul 2025While he didn't name Luxon in his speech, it was seen as a veiled swing at a series of phone calls the Prime Minister made to other world leaders over US tariffs.
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Green housing advocates celebrate no roll back of insulation standards
But the Ministry is removing one of the options for meeting the standards.
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Seymour criticises Waititi for 'insane views' about African leader
4 Jul 2025Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré has drawn praise from the Te Pāti Māori co-leader, provoking the ire of ACT.
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Government gives wildlife restoration $22 million funding boost over three years
4 Jul 2025Conservation Minister Tama Potaka made the announcement at the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife facility near Christchurch.
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'Had its day': Calls to prioritise upgrades to emergency phone-line
4 Jul 2025Tasman lost much of its mobile and internet coverage during Thursday's extreme weather. Audio
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Nurses union dismisses latest pay offer as 'massive backward step'
4 Jul 2025It says nurses may want to strike and questions the government's sincerity over reaching a pay deal. Audio
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Business community divided on trespass law reforms
4 Jul 2025Some welcome the move as a step toward better protection, others remained uncertain.
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Watch live: Luxon faces questions in Auckland
5 Jul 2025The Prime Minister has been is visiting Hato Hone St John.
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