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'Footnote in history': Constitutional experts shrug off Regulatory Standards Bill tweaks
16 Oct 2025David Seymour says NZ First's changes to his bill are a 'win-win', not a backdown - but experts say the way it's been handled means it is unlikely to have lasting impact.
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'He didn't flinch': Jim Bolger, the Great Helmsman, remembered
16 Oct 2025"He loved the idea of politics," Sir John Key says, as Christopher Luxon remembers a "leader of conviction" and Ruth Richardson applauds his bravery. Audio
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Whanganui elects first Māori ward councillors as voters signal support for seats
15 Oct 2025Whanganui's first Māori ward councillors say their election marks both a milestone for local democracy and a call to strengthen Māori participation in local government.
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Teen accused of threatening to kill MP appears in court
16 Oct 2025The charges relate to threats allegedly made earlier this year to Benjamin Doyle.
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Govt should sell state homes and give tenants rent vouchers, think tank says
16 Oct 2025A New Zealand Initiative report says large-scale government housing ownership is wasteful and not the most effective way to help people into homes.
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Broadcasting watchdog accused of 'Soviet era stasi' censorship
16 Oct 2025Winston Peters, Free Speech Union and veteran journalist Sean Plunket react to BSA's decision to regulate podcasts and online media.
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Greens warn Brownlee over becoming 'fashion police'
15 Oct 2025The Speaker has given MPs a dressing down over falling standards around leave, attendance and dress. Audio
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Kapa-Kingi has 'no regrets' about turning on Te Pāti Māori
15 Oct 2025The prominent activist says he knew he would be "dragged through the mud".
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Free breast screening opens up for thousands more women
15 Oct 2025From this week, women aged 70 and 74 will be able to access free mammograms, the government has announced.
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Polls and trolls: Is violent online abuse turning women away
15 Oct 2025Tory Whanau's candid speech on the relentless online abuse she faced as Wellington mayor would not been reassuring for candidates waiting for local election results.
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The pig welfare reforms that roll back pig welfare
15 Oct 2025Changes announced by the animal welfare minister turn out not to be what they say on the label.
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Should we be cutting taxes on KiwiSaver?
15 Oct 2025New Zealand's pension system has been ranked 17th out of 52 in a new global list, with suggestions for how it could be improved.
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High hopes hospitality review will ease 'frustrations' for operators
The industry is hoping a ministerial review of regulations will cut costs and make it easier for businesses to thrive and grow.
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Where to next for Te Pāti Māori after ructions
15 Oct 2025A former co-leader says the party needs to take stock and have a clear vision for the election. Audio
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Regulations Ministry to review hospitality sector
15 Oct 2025The review will cover regulations for restaurants, cafes, bars, food stalls at markets, food trucks, caterers, and hotels, but exclude gambling regulations.
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Ads can now be broadcast on Christmas
15 Oct 2025It could generate a multimillion dollar annual boost for the industry. Audio
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AA calls for traffic fines to be doubled
15 Oct 2025The Automobile Association says many fines and penalties haven't changed since 1999, and no longer have any teeth. Audio
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What are the accusations against Eru Kapa-Kingi?
14 Oct 2025Documents released by Te Pāti Māori include accusations the MP's son unleashed a profane and threatening "tirade of abuse" at Parliamentary security.
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Brownlee plans crackdown on Parliament's standards after maiden speech, haka
14 Oct 2025The Speaker suspended Parliament briefly last week after Oriini Kaipara's speech was followed by a waiata, then haka.
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'Not clear how many Māori Parties there are' - Labour leader
14 Oct 2025"It seems that there are a number of different segments to the Māori Party," says Chris Hipkins, "and it's unclear whether they actually form a cohesive whole at this point."
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Shipbuilder for new Interislander ferries announced
14 Oct 2025Guangzhou Shipyard International will build the two new Interislander ferries, set arrive in four years time, the government has announced.
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'Parents should be furious': Teachers strike on day of NCEA exams
14 Oct 2025About 21,000 secondary school teachers are walking off the job after stalled talks. Audio
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'No question of integrity': Eru Kapa-Kingi responds to Te Pāti Māori email
14 Oct 2025In an explosive late-night email, the party released files making a series of allegations about one of their own members of parliament.
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'Mean-spirited': Sykes joins calls to halt coastal rights law change
14 Oct 2025Veteran Māori lawyer Annette Sykes says the government has to stop a law making it harder to get customary marine title.
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