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What would New Zealand recognising Palestinian statehood mean?
1 Aug 2025Explainer - World leaders are moving toward accepting the idea of Palestinian statehood. What does it mean if New Zealand does? Audio
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Senior doctors say Health NZ offer amounts to 'pay cut'
1 Aug 2025The union for senior doctors was doubtful the 5500 members would find the new offer acceptable.
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China hits back at FBI director's 'groundless' claims in Wellington
1 Aug 2025Kash Patel said the new office would counter China's influence in the Pacific, but Winston Peters says China never came up in talks. Audio
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Coalition calls for opposition not to re-ban oil exploration as law change passes
1 Aug 2025The government's repeal of the 2018 ban passed through Parliament on Thursday night. Audio
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Scientists urge coalition not to weaken methane target
1 Aug 2025Climate scientists have urged the Climate Change Minister to not weaken the country's methane target, after a landmark ruling out of the UN's highest court.
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Midwives to get 3.5% pay increase, $235 lump sum after settling pay claim
2 Aug 2025It comes after thousands of midwives joined their nurse colleagues in a nationwide, 24-hour strike on Wednesday. Audio
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Government looks to reduce red tape for adventure activities, amusement rides
1 Aug 2025Workplace Relations and Safety minister looks to change the Adventure Activities and Amusement Device Regulations.
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'Disappointing development': Willis reacts to 15% US tariff
Trade Minister Todd McClay has pushed back on suggestions he didn't negotiate hard enough. Audio
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Accountants call for capital gains tax
1 Aug 2025A group representing more than 3000 accountants has called for a rethink of the tax system, including the introduction of a capital gains tax.
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Cost of living drags consumer confidence further down
Consumer confidence continues to track down amid worries about the high cost of living.
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FBI opens office in Wellington, citing China threat
31 Jul 2025Judith Collins pushes back on suggestions the office was a response to China's influence, despite the claim being made by the FBI's director.
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Oil and gas exploration ban repeal passes final reading
31 Jul 2025The bill passed 68 votes to 54, with all coalition parties in support and the opposition parties opposed.
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Petroleum law passes, with a last minute twist
31 Jul 2025After the rare occurrence of a recommittal, the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill has passed, after opposition MPs tried their best to extract answers from the Minister.
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FBI to open standalone office in Wellington
31 Jul 2025The US policing agency's boss, Trump appointee Kash Patel, has been seen in the capital in recent days.
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Te Pāti Māori files urgent High Court proceeding over electoral roll concerns
31 Jul 2025There are reports people have been removed from the electoral roll or shifted off the Māori electoral roll. Audio
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How to check your enrolment after concerns from voters
31 Jul 2025The Electoral Commission says people who cannot find their enrolment details are likely on the dormant roll. Audio
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NZ now 'lagging behind' on Palestinian statehood - Helen Clark
31 Jul 2025It comes as Canada became the latest nation to announce it planned to recognise a state of Palestine. Audio
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Councillor felt 'disdain' at Treaty Principles Bill meeting
31 Jul 2025A internal review has found there was agreement among councillors ahead of the December meeting to oppose making a submission on the bill and to curtail debate.
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'System's obviously flawed' - Ngarewa-Packer on Electoral Commission's processes
30 Jul 2025Te Pāti Māori says it's heard hundreds of complaints about people's details being altered.
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Nurses' strike: 4300 patient appointments, procedures postponed
31 Jul 2025Health NZ has work underway to rebook about 4300 patient appointments and procedures, which had to be postponed due to the 24-hour nurses' strike.
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New official figures reveal how much councils are spending
31 Jul 2025But Local Government NZ says it tells only part of the story, and should include what councils are delivering as well.
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Vehicles stolen after NZTA breaches privacy of 1000 owners
31 Jul 2025The agency said the breach was suspected to have resulted in at least 13 vehicles being targeted for theft. Audio
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Gut punch: Ministry restructure sparks outrage
31 Jul 2025As one of our smallest ministries is shredded to save taxpayer dollars, critics say it feels like cultural vandalism
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1000 people sign petition calling for MPs to give up private health care
31 Jul 2025In the case of cabinet ministers, healthworkers suggested the commitment should extend to their immediate families too.
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