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First look: Luxon and officials board the City Rail Link
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was aboard along with senior ministers, city leaders and other officials.
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Jones looks to coal as businesses grapple with gas shortage
8 Aug 2025Big industrial gas users met with Minister Shane Jones to discuss the problems with securing an affordable supply. Audio
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'Treasury spin': Hipkins dismisses criticism of Covid-19 overspending
8 Aug 2025Treasury says the Labour government overspent during the pandemic against official advice.
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Police investigate new complaint against former ACT Party president
8 Aug 2025Tim Jago was jailed for two and a half years last year after being convicted of sexually abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s.
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Labour MP defiant after ignoring education minister's NCEA offer
8 Aug 2025Labour's education spokesperson rejected offers to engage with the government about education reforms, saying she does not see it as a missed opportunity.
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Minister, OT hail boot camp success despite majority reoffending
Seven of the 10 young men involved in the controversial boot camp pilot reoffended, Oranga Tamariki says.
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New names, new boundaries: What's happening to your electorate
8 Aug 2025The North Island will lose an electorate seat as a list of seats get a shake-up. Here are all the changes.
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Labour MPs gather as they inch towards a tax policy
The party is inching closer to announcing its tax policy, amid growing unemployment. Audio
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Will New Zealand move with the tide over Gaza?
8 Aug 2025With starvation reaching crisis point in Gaza and an impetus to pressure Israel to pull back, New Zealand's reactions to the conflict remain muted.
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No simple solution to stimulate economic growth - Minister for Auckland
8 Aug 2025Simeon Brown says the government were doing several things to positively impact the region's economy. Audio
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Gardener gets death threats after vandalism claims from Te Pāti Māori president
7 Aug 2025Emerald Lawns operator said his own signs had also been vandalised.
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New Zealand signs new agricultural trade deal with Indonesia
7 Aug 2025The deal is part of the government's bid to double export values in 10 years.
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Fury as ministry cans kids book for too many Māori words
8 Aug 2025"Our members see this move as an act of white supremacy. It's an act of racism," says Te Akatea, the Māori Principals' Association. Audio
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Primary industries explore gene tech opportunities
8 Aug 2025Many scientists say the effective near 30-year ban on the use of gene technologies has held them back from progress.
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Treasury briefing points finger at govt spending during Covid-19
The briefing estimated the cost of the pandemic at $66 billion, among the largest responses globally.
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Labour leader Hipkins hints at capital gains tax
7 Aug 2025Chris Hipkins said the government's strategy for growth was not tackling the underlying economic problems.
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Watch: PM reiterates NCEA overhaul will be 'world class'
7 Aug 2025Stanford said they wanted everyone to give feedback on what they thought of the changes.
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Aus PM to visit Queenstown for talks with Luxon
7 Aug 2025Anthony Albanese will be in the country for the annual leader's meeting this weekend.
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'Insulting': Primary teachers reject ministry's 1% pay rise
7 Aug 2025Primary teachers overwhelmingly said 'no' to the collective agreement offer.
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'Pretty grim': Bridges calls for government to help Auckland
7 Aug 2025The city's unemployment is now the worst of all regions, and the Business Chamber wants help. Audio
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Fears drivers could pay more with new road user charges
7 Aug 2025The government is inching closer to replacing petrol tax with user charges for all vehicles. Audio
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Our hottest destinations are set to start charging foreign tourists - here's why
7 Aug 2025Explainer - If you're coming to New Zealand as a tourist to check out some of our most famous attractions, get ready to pay a little more for the privilege.
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Coastal rights law changes not justifiable - Peter Dunne
7 Aug 2025Former MPs who supported the National government's foreshore and seabed legislation in 2011 are lambasting the coalition's move.
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Ads for unapproved meds not legal, despite ministers' claim
7 Aug 2025Despite a government announcement suggesting it has lifted the ban, it remains a criminal offence, warn legal experts. Audio
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First portion of social investment funding to prioritise children
7 Aug 2025The Social Investment Agency will prioritise social services working with children of families with complex needs. Audio
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Is the end of NCEA a step forward or a step backward for Pasifika?
7 Aug 2025The National Certificate of Educational Achievement will be gone by 2030, after more than 20 years as New Zealand's official secondary-school qualification.
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Government to review product labelling regulations
7 Aug 2025It aims to enticing new international retailers and lowering compliance costs.
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Police too loose with number plate recognition system, review finds
7 Aug 2025A review has found the 'Auror' system boosts crime fighting, but there's been limited internal audit of how police are using it.
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