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Peters will not support Gene Technology Bill unless it's 'fixed'
4 Nov 2025The NZ First leader stopped short of a commitment to kill the bill outright.
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Rawiri Waititi blames two 'rogue' MPs for turmoil within Te Pāti Māori
4 Nov 2025A process is in play for whether Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris are expelled from the party, Rawiri Waititi says. Audio
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Tackling nitrogen's 'gnarly' problems on farm
4 Nov 2025The government is doubling down on supporting the development of new tools to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on farm with a new co-investment, following its decision not to price agricultural…
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How porn deepfakes may soon become illegal
4 Nov 2025Explainer - They have been described as a sadistic and degrading weapon - yet in New Zealand, nude deepfakes are not explicitly a crime. Audio
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Hekia Parata condemns Veterans' Affairs for treatment of late husband
4 Nov 2025His whānau has spent years fighting the agency meant to be supporting service men and women. Audio
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Mental health services fragmented, inaccessible - report
4 Nov 2025The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is calling for a national mental health crisis response system. Audio
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Behind the $54 billion bill for nicer highways
4 Nov 2025Latest estimates put the cost at 23 times that of Dunedin Hospital's rebuild - but why has the bill gone up so much?
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Te Pāti Māori will 'shortly' consider whether to expel MPs - Tamihere
4 Nov 2025Iwi leaders will meet with party leadership today in an effort to put a stop to extraordinary infighting. Audio
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'Blatant power grab': Union on Teaching Council shakeup
4 Nov 2025Education Minister Erica Stanford has announced plans to shrink the council, replace most of its members with ministerial appointees, and remove its role in teacher training. Audio
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David Seymour admits 'a lot of upgrades' needed for country's fire trucks
4 Nov 2025It comes after a former All Black-turned-firefighter's claims of at least one truck breaking down every day. Audio
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Another $32 million to be spent fixing Transmission Gully
4 Nov 2025NZTA's Mark Owen told Morning Report the builder never applied the final chip seal layer so it was not as waterproof as it should be. Audio
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Thousands of health workers to vote on possible industrial action
4 Nov 2025More than 11,500 Allied Health workers will vote on whether to take industrial action after mediation with Health NZ
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Minister warned of crime advisory group chair's 'concerning behaviour'
3 Nov 2025Details of the alleged behaviour are still being kept secret.
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'Greed, avarice, and entitlement' - Te Pāti Māori president urges MPs to quit
3 Nov 2025Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere has told MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris to "do the honourable thing" and quit Parliament.
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Andrew to remain in NZ's line of succession unless Palace asks
3 Nov 2025Prime Minister Christopher Luxonsaid there were no plans yet to change Andrew's position in the line of succession to the throne.
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Freshwater allocation system degrading water quality and shutting Māori out, court hears
3 Nov 2025A group of Māori landowners taking the government to court over freshwater rights.
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All Black turned firefighter challenges Seymour over fire trucks
3 Nov 2025"The siren stopped working on the way to a call. Then a spotlight in the cab caught on fire," says Steve Devine as the ACT leader talks down problems. Audio
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Genesis Energy nabs first fast-tracked renewable energy project
3 Nov 2025The gentailer applied for fast-track approval in April, with the process taking just 80 days once a panel was appointed.
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62% of special votes disallowed in knife-edge election
3 Nov 2025Snow Tane, who placed second in the tight mayoral race, says a process that disenfranchises so many isn't fit for purpose.
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Luxon fronts up after return from South Korea, Trump meeting
3 Nov 2025The prime minister is back in the country after rubbing shoulders with Donald Trump.
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Te Pāti Māori branch calls for John Tamihere's resignation
3 Nov 2025It comes following a vote by party members to suspend Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.
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Key detail about Labour's capital gains tax won't be revealed until after election
3 Nov 2025The public will not find out until after the election how the party plans to handle the thousands of property valuations needed.
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Rules loosened to attract more Chinese tourists
The government expects 50,000 extra visitors from China each year under the new visa rules.
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'Rapid-build' new wards need safe staffing - doctors
3 Nov 2025"It's good, it's a first step, and more will need to be done," say doctors of the government's plan for 140 more beds at hospitals across the country.
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