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Kapa-Kingi rules out rival political party after Te Pāti Māori split
4 Oct 2025The activist hopes the split will spur Te Pāti Māori into creating genuine change from the inside. Audio
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Government wants to increase natural pharmaceutical exports
4 Oct 2025It's announced a $42.8 million funding boost to go towards a 'Biodiscovery Platform'.
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Deal struck with Samoa over Manawanui compensation
4 Oct 2025RNZ understands an announcement is expected imminently.
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Collins wants NZ to develop weapons for export
4 Oct 2025The plan will lift New Zealand's defence spending to more than 2 percent in the next eight years with the Defence Minister seeking to have New Zealand develop weapons for export.
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Former Māori Party co-leader backs Toitū Te Tiriti split
3 Oct 2025"It's a split and it doesn't mean to say that there's not compatibility or alignment with kaupapa." Audio
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Seymour pushing for more medicine funding
4 Oct 2025The Associate Health Minister has revealed he is pushing for hundreds of millions of dollars in additional drug funding in next year's Budget. Audio
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NZ Embassy seeks contact with three detained on Gaza flotilla
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said they expect any New Zealanders to be treated in a manner consistent with international law. Audio
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'Blatant harassment': Peters fires back at protesters outside his home
4 Oct 2025Footage seen by RNZ shows people chanting, banging drums, waving Palestinian flags and holding posters. Audio
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Te Pāti Māori reassures members after ties cut with Toitū Te Tiriti
4 Oct 2025The Toitū Te Tiriti movement has broken away from the political party, citing leadership concerns, a clash of values, and a need for independence. Audio
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Do Aucklanders know there's an election happening?
2 Oct 2025The mayor wants to "send Wellington a message", but his main opponent isn't sure that's what Aucklanders want - if they even know there's an election at all.
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Te Pāti Māori promises 'reset' after rift with Toitū Te Tiriti
2 Oct 2025Toitū Te Tiriti says it will no longer align itself with Te Pāti Māori, with its spokesperson citing leadership concerns, a clash of values, and the need for independence.
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Minister accused of using position to influence council's legal process
1 Oct 2025Penny Simmonds says it is "wholly appropriate" to engage with the primary sector.
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Toitū Te Tiriti cuts ties with Te Pāti Māori
4 Oct 2025"This was supposed to be a kaupapa for everyone, a kaupapa that leaves no one behind."
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'Collective responsibility and whatnot': Shane Jones keeping quiet on energy reforms
1 Oct 2025The government's loudest voice on energy policy is keeping his opinions to himself for now, citing Cabinet collective responsibility. Audio
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New rules for welfare of pigs on farms - in 10 years
1 Oct 2025The government's changes set new welfare requirements for pig farming, but will not come into force until the end of 2035.
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Flickering fortunes: National's energy plan unlikely to light up polls
1 Oct 2025Analysis - The recent energy announcement looks unlikely to give National a lift in the deadlocked polls. Audio
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Govt announces new $15m roof for Auckland Tennis arena
The roof project is the first investment announced as part of the government's $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package.
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Local election votes significantly up from 2022
3 Oct 2025More than 622,000 votes have been returned to date, representing just over 18 percent of eligible votes.
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Should NZ ban deals on junk food?
2 Oct 2025England has just introduced a ban on multi-buy deals for junk food, should we follow suit? Audio
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'Insufficient evidence' to prove Manurewa Marae corruption
2 Oct 2025Authorities are still looking into other potential offences and privacy breaches after allegations the marae misused Census data.
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New Pharmac boss' prescription for change
2 Oct 2025The country's drug buying agency, Pharmac, has a new leader after months without a chief executive. Audio
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Comments about quitting 'blown out of proportion' - mayor says
1 Oct 2025The incumbent Auckland mayor Brown has backtracked after saying he might not finish a full term if reelected.
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'A lack of ambition': Fierce criticism of government's energy plans
1 Oct 2025The government is being accused of backing away from strong action on affordability and competition in the wake of a major report published today. Audio
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Government stops short of major energy reform
1 Oct 2025The government has indicated it is willing to back major electricity projects with fresh investment, though the questions of what, when, or how much remain unanswered.
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