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Peters calls for de-escalation over New Caledonia unrest
The Minister of Foreign Affairs says the escalating situation is of serious concern across the Pacific region.
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Government's invite list shows fast-track process is flawed - Forest & Bird
16 May 2024The group has also raised concerns about the power that ministers could have after it was revealed Shane Jones failed to report a dinner with a company deputy chair.
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How a climate win under Labour could affect National's carbon market
15 May 2024A new steel-making furnace will reduce emissions so much, environment officials have pitched reducing the whole country's supply of carbon credits.
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Warning sounded over reduced police mental health callouts
15 May 2024There are worries the crackdown on gangs could come at the cost of mental health. Audio
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Mayor calls for 'slow down' of fast-track law
16 May 2024Although his council supports the intent of the legislation, it's called on the government to reconsider its approach.
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NZTA to cut more than 120 jobs, MPI confirms 391 roles going
16 May 2024The transport agency is axing more than a hundred extra jobs, as the Ministry for Primary Industry looks to lose 10 percent of the work force.
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Hamilton councillor quits after queries about regular absences
16 May 2024Melaina Huaki attended only two-thirds of the meetings she was scheduled to be at, and resigned after RNZ asked why.
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WorkSafe not prosecuting FENZ over Muriwai landslide deaths
16 May 2024WorkSafe has found shortcomings at Fire and Emergency over how two firefighters died in a landslide in Cyclone Gabrielle, but will not prosecute.
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Netsafe investigating Facebook page pretending to be NZ First MP
15 May 2024The page impersonating Tanya Unkovich sent a message to someone in relation to her bathroom bill.
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The puzzle of the coalition pledge to end vaccine mandates
15 May 2024The government is still trying to work out how it will meet its pledge to end Covid mandates, given the mandates were scrapped more than a year ago.
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Suicide Prevention Office could have no fulltime staff
15 May 2024The office that was initially expected to close survives in name, but may have no full-time roles and the likely addition of greater oversight.
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Decision that blocked minister's Waitangi Tribunal summons overturned
13 May 2024But a bill has been introduced to Parliament, meaning the Tribunal no longer has jurisdiction over the case.
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How the coalition plans to replace the Māori Health Authority
18 Apr 2024The coalition government got rid of the Māori Health Authority in a hurry. What is it doing now instead?
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Watch: Luxon promises no 'bells-and-whistles' coming in Budget
15 May 2024Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says do not expect any curveballs in this month's Budget, but he reaffirmed a commitment to tax relief.
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How easy is it to leave a gang?
15 May 2024As police focus on curbing gang activity, community leaders say arrests won't solve issues that run deeper. Audio
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Doubts about charter schools results, figures show
14 May 2024Reintroduced charter schools will be tightly monitored, but a lack of transparency in reporting was a key criticism they faced last time around. Audio
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Sir Maarten Wevers to lead Ministry for Disabled People review
14 May 2024The review will investigate how to keep disability support services funded by the ministry going in the long-term.
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Luxon defends ministry hiring consultants amid job cuts
14 May 2024But the Prime Minister says he's not aware of ministry staff who are losing their jobs being asked to work as consultants. Audio
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'Gang numbers will fall': New 'National Gang Unit' announced
14 May 2024Police are setting up front-line teams to tackle crime and intimidation by gangs, Andrew Coster has announced.
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Up to 35 public schools to become charter schools, will be exempt from phone ban
14 May 2024Up to 50 charter schools will be funded with $153m out of Budget 2024, David Seymour has announced.
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Christchurch Call to continue as charity
14 May 2024The initiative, established by former prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern, aims to stop violent extremism online.
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Projects in flood-prone places feared under fast-track law
15 May 2024More building in flood prone areas is 'highly likely' as a result of the proposed Fast Track Bill, scientists and engineers warn.
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Gang unit will disproportionately affect Māori and Pasifika, Te Pāti Māori say
14 May 2024Amid criticism from opposition parties, a gang expert says it focuses on an area of political and public worry. Audio
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Charter schools: Are they better than public schools?
14 May 2024What exactly are charter schools and what makes them different to regular public schools? Here's what you need to know.
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