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Broad support in Parliament for new counter terrorism laws
There is broad support for new counter terrorism laws in the wake of the Royal Commission into the Christchurch Mosque attacks.
The legislation introduced to the House focusses on cracking down on… Audio
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New MP: ACT's Karen Chhour
Each week we like to introduce to you to one of our many new members of parliament. This week it's the turn of ACT's Karen Chhour - one of nine new MPs brought into the house on ACT leader David… Audio
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Counterterrorism laws expansion bill follows up mosque attacks report
Travel to or from New Zealand to commit a terrorist act, and planning or preparing for such an act, would become illegal under the proposed law.
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New Zealand residence visa decision due, minister's powers to be extended
The government will make an announcement soon on when it will restart the process for skilled migrants to become residents, it says. A suspension review was expected at the end of March.
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Who benefits from a child sex offender register?
No one would argue against a Child Protection Act - but is a register for child sex abusers actually protecting children? Audio
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Who benefits from a child sex offender register?
No one would argue against a Child Protection Act - but is a register for child sex abusers actually protecting children?
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Opinion: New housing policy is really just a new tax package
The government's package of housing policy instruments is a long way from optimal. You might even call it a shambles, Norman Gemmell writes.
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Alibaba accepts record China fine, vows to change
Chinese tech giant Alibaba said on Monday that it accepted a record penalty imposed by the country's anti-monopoly regulator.
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Disabled Persons Assembly complaint part-upheld by Media Council
The Media Council has ruled that an aspect of the RNZ audio story 'We don't fit in' - the struggle over Funded Family Care' was unfair to the Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) and its former chairperson…
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The impact of divorce on men
New research questions how well the mandatory mediation for separating couples is working and shines a light on the impact of divorce on men. A law change in 2014 introduced mandatory family dispute… Audio
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The anti-Asian sentiment bubbling below the surface
The spotlight being shone on anti-Asian attacks in America is spilling over to New Zealand, and has highlighted the fact that such sentiments lurk beneath the surface here too. Audio
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The anti-Asian sentiment bubbling below the surface
The spotlight being shone on anti-Asian attacks in America is spilling over to New Zealand, and has highlighted the fact that such sentiments lurk beneath the surface here too.
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The new bills in town
Parliament got five new bills out of the box for public feedback this week. Bills on sunscreen, solo parent benefits, compulsory treatment, immigration and incorporated societies. Something for… Audio
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The new bills in town
Parliament got five new bills out of the box for public feedback this week. Bills on sunscreen, solo parent benefits, compulsory treatment, immigration and incorporated societies. Something for…
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Adapting at pace: One year of MIQ in New Zealand
The leaders of MIQ have paid tribute to a system they describe as a cornerstone of New Zealand's Covid-19 elimination strategy.
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After week of violence, Northern Irish loyalists demand Brexit changes
Pro-British loyalist militants in Northern Ireland say there has been a "spectacular collective failure" to understand their anger over Brexit as well as other issues.
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National Party leadership: Does Luxon have what it takes?
Opinion - Judith Collins' National Party leadership is under more scrutiny, with increased talk in the media of her being replaced by brand new MP Christopher Luxon, writes Bryce Edwards.
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Northern Irish leaders struggle to quell worst violence in years
Northern Ireland's government is calling for calm after frustration among pro-British unionists over post-Brexit trade barriers triggers some of the worst violence in years.
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Covid-19: India pre-departure testing ineffective - Hipkins
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says a ban on Indian arrivals was introduced because pre-departure testing has been ineffective.
The suspension will be in place for two weeks from Sunday.
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Squeezing in sunscreen standards
Parliament adds an extra Member’s Day and squeezes a sunscreen regulation bill out of it. Audio
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Squeezing in sunscreen standards
Parliament adds an extra Member’s Day and squeezes a sunscreen regulation bill out of it.
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Deadline for industry to remove coal boilers
The government today has brought in a deadline for industry to stop using coal-fired boilers, without applying one to the boilers it owns.
Everything from wool scourers to dairy processors have until… Audio
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MIQ worker tests positive four days after sore throat - Bloomfield
A security guard at the Grand Millennium MIQ facility in Auckland has tested positive for Covid-19 four days after having a sore throat, Dr Ashley Bloomfield says.
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Literacy expert Carla McNeil - new phonics books in schools
Audio 8 Apr 2021As the school year cranks up in earnest, some parents might be noticing their kids aren't doing so well at the basics. Carla is the director of Learning Matters, an organisation that helps parents and… Audio
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Expert group to advise govt on Covid-19 vaccine targets, border changes
The government has established a new scientific advisory group to advise it on crucial Covid-19 decisions, including any changes at the border and the ongoing vaccine rollout. Audio
