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Spring is here, but politics is stuck in winter
17 Sep 2025Analysis: The disenchantment turns up in nearly every aspect of the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll. Audio
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'Comically absurd': RMA reform minister Bishop slams Eden Park concert limits
17 Sep 2025But he insists his review of the rules will be balanced, with local community consultation. Audio
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Why one MP only spoke to journalists in te reo Māori this week
17 Sep 2025Other political parties have weighed in, with one saying it was creating an "exclusive bunch" of Māori.
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Listen: National and Labour deputy leaders go head-to-head
17 Sep 2025Carmel Sepuloni accused the the government of doing the bare minimum to confront Israel's actions in Gaza, while Nicola Willis said it had imposed sanctions and condemned violence. Audio
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Voters souring on National and Labour leaders - RNZ poll
17 Sep 2025Both Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins have recorded their lowest approval ratings yet in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll.
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Priests end protest outside finance minister's office after 32 hours
Members of the clergy who chained themselves together outside the finance minister's office in Wellington have ended their protest after 32 hours.
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Te Pāti Māori president defends MP's controversial comments
16 Sep 2025Labour leader Chris Hipkins says that position - if held more broadly - would make it "very difficult" to work with Te Pāti Māori.
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'Tip of the iceberg': Temporary halt to some international adoptions
16 Sep 2025The move follows revelations people with convictions for violence or sexual abuse were adopting children overseas.
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Clergy chained in Gaza protest wait to meet Willis
Priests say they will stay until the Finance Minister meets them to discuss sanctions on Israel. Audio
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More than 40% of people want NZ to recognise Palestine - poll
16 Sep 2025The RNZ poll asked 1000 voters whether New Zealand should recognise a Palestinian state.
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Government moves to stomp out 'predatory pricing'
16 Sep 2025Changes would set out clear rules to prevent "creeping acquisitions" and give the ability to pause risky mergers before they're completed.
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Minister tight-lipped as Te Waikoropupū Springs plan in doubt
16 Sep 2025The minister for RMA reform is keeping mum on the fate of Tasman District Council's plan to protect some of the clearest water in the world.
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More voters blame struggling economy on coalition than previous govt
16 Sep 2025The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll also reveals voters are becoming more pessimistic about the direction of the country. Audio
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Latest RNZ political poll points to deadlocked Parliament
16 Sep 2025Labour is still narrowly ahead of National but neither bloc would be able to govern on its own.
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Government wants to reduce pilot-training time
It takes 18-20 months for pilots and engineers to qualify in New Zealand, compared to just over a year for programmes in the United States.
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Hamas the 'centre and the cause of this problem' in Gaza - Seymour
A reverend who spent the night chained to Finance Minister Nicola Willis' office says the government must impose sanctions on Israel. Audio
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How does the RNZ-Reid Research political polling work?
16 Sep 2025Explainer - RNZ-Reid Research's latest political poll is out today. But what goes into taking a poll? Here's what you need to know.
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RNZ-Reid Research poll: All the results
16 Sep 2025Just looking for the numbers from our latest poll? Check out RNZ's interactive charts.
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Watch: Govt announces investigation into changing Eden Park rules
15 Sep 2025It comes as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon holds his regular post-Cabinet media conference. Audio
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Why Health NZ is extending family hospital hours to 24/7
The policy will be gradually be rolled out across the country. Audio
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Leaks, lost trust and the battle for local democracy
15 Sep 2025With local body elections less than a month away, The Detail looks at what's at stake .
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Inquiry into Tom Phillips case expected, Luxon says
15 Sep 2025Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he expects there would be an inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case Audio
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Priests chained in front of electorate office settle in for the night
15 Sep 2025A group of clergy members have chained themselves together outside the finance minister's office in Wellington, while five trespass notices have been served at another protest in Auckland.
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IT system overhaul for Ministry of Social Development to go ahead
15 Sep 2025It comes after MSD considered scrapping the billion-dollar makeover entirely.
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