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Ministers say 'tough on crime' working as new figures unveiled
26 Feb 2026Minister says a tough on crime approach has driven a significant drop in the number of victims.
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New Zealanders in Iran urged to leave as tensions rise
26 Feb 2026There are fears innocent Kiwis could be retaliated against if war breaks out. Audio
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Clampdown on unpaid court fines returns more than $700k
26 Feb 2026The justice minister said a trial that saw the cars of people who hadn't paid their court fines clamped had been so successful the government was expanding it.
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Government deciding if US should get access to NZ biometric data
26 Feb 2026Officials are in talks with the US about a new travel deal.
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Move-on orders will push homeless away from support, agency fears
26 Feb 2026Wellington's Downtown Community Ministry says moving people rough sleeping out of CBD's will hinder their access to health and community resources.
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Is it time to abandon postal voting for local elections?
26 Feb 2026Several Auckland councillors think so, with voter turnout continuing to decline.
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Bike group praises proposal to let children cycle on footpaths
26 Feb 2026The idea has been floated by Transport Minister Chris Bishop, along with others including allowing E-scooters in cycle lanes and requiring drivers to leave at least a one metre gap when passing… Audio
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Labour MPs dust off gumboots for annual Federated Farmers meeting
President Wayne Langford was hopeful that, if elected, Labour would better acknowledge the contribution farmers make to the country.
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Government scraps its quarterly action plans
25 Feb 2026The government started producing quarterly plans in April 2024, but there has been no sign of one since October.
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National, NZ First go head to head over Hauraki Gulf
25 Feb 2026New Zealand First has hit out at National after its coalition partner promised to campaign on stronger fishing protections in the Hauraki Gulf.
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Should e-scooters be allowed in cycle lanes? Minister proposes rule change
25 Feb 2026Ministers say they want to "fix the basics", proposing a raft of changes, including allowing kids to bike on footpaths.
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Pay equity backlash is 'hyperbole', Willis says
25 Feb 2026Claims the government's changes amount to an abuse of power are being dismissed by the Finance Minister. Audio
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Health NZ and PSA reach deal after months of strikes
25 Feb 2026The new collective agreement included a pay increase of 2.5 percent from December 2025 and a further 2 percent from December this year
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'Serious concerns' about proposed Crimes Act changes
25 Feb 2026For the past decade, Sunny Kaushal has been a man on a mission to crack down on retail crime.
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Luxon says NZ will 'stand steadfast' in support for Ukraine
25 Feb 2026The prime minister met with with world leaders on the fourth anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war
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Increased powers for immigration officers
25 Feb 2026Immigration officers will soon have the power to ask suspected overstayers for identification in homes and workplaces, but critics say it's a step towards the ICE raids in America. Audio
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Golden Bay Air to receive $1.1m government loan
It will be the first airline to receive a loan from the government's $30 million package supporting struggling regional routes.
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AI and privacy: Commissioner signs on to global statement on 'potential harms'
24 Feb 2026New Zealand's privacy commissioner's office has signed on to a global joint statement voicing concerns about AI-generated images and calling on organisations to follow the law. Audio
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Political support for NZ-India FTA getting closer - trade minister
24 Feb 2026Todd McClay remains optimistic the FTA with India will get the political support needed to ratify it.
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Luxon to take part in Coalition of the Willing meeting
24 Feb 2026The meeting comes on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Audio
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NZ will support Britain removing Andrew from succession - Luxon
24 Feb 2026The UK government is considering passing a law to divest Mountbatten-Windsor of his succession rights. Audio
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Pharmac looks to widen access to melanoma drugs
24 Feb 2026People with late stage melanoma could have access to drugs that help the immune system better recognise and attack certain types of cancer.
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New maths, English resources rolled out after teachers bemoan delay
24 Feb 2026The Education Minister says it will help raise student achievement.
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Hipkins says he'll wait until end of May to make promises
24 Feb 2026Criticism came in thick and fast after his State of the Nation speech with Nicola Willis describing it as "a lot of words that amount to nothing". Audio
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