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Minister's mine visits not publicised
24 May 2024Shane Jones visited two mines on Thursday without revealing it until afterwards - then had a private lunch with mining industry representatives.
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MFAT cuts spending by less than 1 percent
24 May 2024The ministry has found $15 million a year in back-office savings, but is putting an equal amount in new spending for refurbishments.
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Inquiry into aged care to begin by July
24 May 2024The coalition has confirmed the Health Select Committee will carry out an inquiry into aged care.
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Mike King says he had no idea about charity chair's links to National
24 May 2024The comedian says Naomi Ballantyne can donate money to whoever she wants. Audio
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NZ companies could benefit from US space war strategy
24 May 2024NZ supports a US defence strategy to get hold of commercial space tech in a conflict, according to briefing papers.
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Hunger striker sceptical after official meeting on Gaza
23 May 2024The former Shortland Street actor says there was a lot of "nodding and smiling" but he doesn't know if his message got through.
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War in space: US Space Force looks to tie in allies, including NZ
23 May 2024Analysis - Space is going off, and we're involved.
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NZ spent $113m helping build and use US military satellites
26 May 2024The money includes $15m towards sending up two new, much more powerful satellites.
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Public Service Commission looks to cut nearly 20% of workforce
23 May 2024The "brutal" change proposal has left many in tears, angry, and feeling like they have been "sold down the river", a staff member says.
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Political editors panel: MP's donations, housing dramas
24 May 2024RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir and Political Reporter Katie Scotcher discuss messy housing announcements and donations drama. Audio
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Ministers give more detail on new social housing plans
24 May 2024Housing Ministers Chris Bishop and Tama Potaka have given more detail on how new social housing places will be contracted
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Government mining plan: 'Green cultists' v 'attack on the environment'
24 May 2024The plan could harm Aotearoa's biodiversity and clean green image, environmental group says. Audio
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Kāinga Ora programme spends $86m on three pieces of land
24 May 2024The sites include a 95-hectare Tauranga farm and a site on Wellington's busy Adelaide Road.
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'Disturbing': National donations questioned after $24m Gumboot Friday pledge
23 May 2024The chairperson of Mike King's charity donated nearly $30,000 to National over the past few years.
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More Kiwis expected to arrive home from Nouméa on Friday
23 May 2024Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the government has received approval from France to bring another group of New Zealanders home. Audio
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No complaints but Speaker to pursue use of f-word by Green MP
23 May 2024Several long-standing MPs were astonished when Ricardo Menéndez March dropped the f-bomb in Parliament.
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ACT says 'drill, baby, drill' as govt unveils new mining strategy
24 May 2024The strategy aims to double the sector's export value to $2 billion by 2035 and boost jobs.
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First Home Grants scrapped: Hopes for ownership dwindle
23 May 2024Those blindsided by the government's announcement to scrap the First Home Grants scheme say the news comes as a slap in the face.
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Revamped school lunches may be less healthy - principal
18 May 2024A major provider of school lunches fears the government's new $3 limit for most students will see them eating more pre-packaged and processed food.
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More than 800 public service job cuts at MSD, DOC
23 May 2024The Ministry of Social Development's workforce is set to drop by more than 700 now, and the Department of Conservation has confirmed it's cutting 124 jobs.
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NZTA to axe 24 more jobs in third round of proposed cuts
23 May 2024The proposed further reduction of 24 jobs will affect staff working on road safety campaigns.
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'Kill web': US eyeing NZ for help if war in space breaks out
23 May 2024The United States has been assessing New Zealand's capability to help with rapid rocket and satellite launches if war breaks out in space.
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Recognition of Palestine requires conditions to be met - Peters
23 May 2024Foreign Minister Winston Peters says recognition of Palestine as a state is a matter of when, not if - but NZ would need to see a Palestinian election first.
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Cheese rolls and tax cuts: A quick guide to Budget 2024
23 May 2024With one week to go, this handy-dandy cheat sheet will bring you up to speed on all the jargon you need to impress your friends.
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