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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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Government set to make announcement on electricity market review
1 Oct 2025The review was announced last winter, after shortages pushed up wholesale power prices.
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More mental health patients accessing timely care
1 Oct 2025But Minister Matt Doocey acknowledges there are discrepancies across regions and more work needs to be done.
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Why Trump makes a strong case to tariff foreign movies
The chief economist at a Wellington-based think tank believes the US president has a stronger than usual argument, but says he'll struggle to do it. Audio
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'Uncertainty and changing nature' of US tariffs making it hard for NZ exporters
30 Sep 2025NZ Trade Minister Todd McClay is confident New Zealand exports will still find markets, as the US continues to pile on the tariffs.
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Luxon's gas exploration request a 'political stunt' - Labour
30 Sep 2025The prime minister's attempts to get bipartisan support for offshore exploration for natural gas has been written off an an "ham-fisted political stunt", by the Labour Party leader Audio
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Govt changes 'confusing' way NZ buys medical equipment
30 Sep 2025The government is touting it as an end to more than a decade of confusion.
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Unions call for return of electricity generators to public ownership
The electricity market should be treated as a public utility that serves the interests of workers, Council of Trade Unions president says.
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Where the health system has met government targets
30 Sep 2025Last year, the government set five targets to measure progress in the health system, with the hope of improving healthcare in New Zealand. Audio
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What building owners think about the earthquake law change
The government estimated the planned law change will save $8.2 billion across the country. Audio
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Lawyers reject minister's tikanga Māori court ruling concerns
29 Sep 2025Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith said he was worried New Zealand was developing a "bespoke" legal system that incorporated concepts of tikanga Māori.
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'Reason and logic are back': Seymour hails quake laws overhaul
29 Sep 2025The ACT leader says he was the lone MP in 2016 who stood against the the Earthquake-prone Buildings law, which he labelled as a "costly triumph of emotion over logic".
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Errors in voting packs could lead to change for local elections
29 Sep 2025Currently councils run local elections but recent errors have sparked calls for the Electoral Commission to take over responsibility.
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Watch: Govt announces shake-up of earthquake strengthening laws
29 Sep 2025A new "risk-based" approach to earthquake strengthening will allegedly save building owners more than $8.2 billion across the country.
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Kiwis 'can be proud' NZ isn't recognising Palestine yet - Luxon
29 Sep 2025New Zealand was among only a handful of countries - including the US, Japan and South Korea - which had not formally recognised Palestinian statehood. Audio
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Priests chain themselves to MP's Auckland office over Gaza stance
29 Sep 2025An Anglican priest chained to MP Erica Stanford's Auckland electorate office says they will stay there until they get an audience.
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'NZ on wrong side of history on Palestine' - Helen Clark
29 Sep 2025Former Prime Minister Helen Clark said the government's decision not to recognise a Palestinian state was very disappointing.
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Pragmatism over protest: Govt risks backlash on Palestine
29 Sep 2025Analysis: Many will be outraged over the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, as the humanitarian catastrophe on the ground in Gaza worsens.
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'Many expected a more robust response' on Palestinian state - academic
29 Sep 2025New Zealand's reputation could take a hit on the global stage over the government's decision not to recognise Palestine as a state at this time, an international relations expert says.
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Israel's ambassador to NZ praises Peters after UN speech
28 Sep 2025Foreign Minister Winston Peters told the United Nations that New Zealand would not recognise Palestinian statehood.
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