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Pig farming rule changes passed under urgency
11 Dec 2025The legislation cancels an upcoming ban on farrowing crates, which keep mother pigs confined to avoid them accidentally crushing piglets.
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School sparked 'major drama' over mouldy lunches, says Seymour
11 Dec 2025Haeata Community Campus is now doing its own investigation in relation to the lunches served to students earlier this month.
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Councils' water plans to cost $9b more
11 Dec 2025The plans under the "Local Water Done Well" model now been signed off.
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'Shameless right-wing stunt': Union slams Willis fudge campaign
11 Dec 2025The Taxpayers' Union campaign features the slogan 'A treat today - A tax tomorrow'. A union is calling it a stunt. Audio
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'Primary principals have been ignored': Pay offer rejected
11 Dec 2025They say they are holding out for a curriculum change allowance similar to the $15,000 grant secondary school principals won earlier this week.
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7000 people overcharged in another tax error
11 Dec 2025Some say they want assurance Inland Revenue had taken steps to stop it happening again.
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Positive Ageing mobilises after council scraps aged working party
11 Dec 2025The working party is being disestablished under new Mayor Max Brough's committee structure.
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Hemp industry rules loosened in sweeping law change
11 Dec 2025The announcement is being made by the Regulation Minister at the Hemp NZ Food Factory.
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Government launches 'one-stop shop' app
11 Dec 2025Judith Collins says the app will be "more secure than almost anything else you could think about". Audio
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Government backtracks on controversial proposals as fast-track law changes pass under urgency
11 Dec 2025Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says one specific aspect of the fast-track regime "didn't go down well with people".
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Customs use of surveillance system could be a 'significant issue' for privacy - memo
11 Dec 2025Customs wants to use a privately-run surveillance system - but might be able to see what police are telling retail stores about suspects.
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MPs join forces to address social media harm against children
10 Dec 2025"I have children who went through a life without this, and the fact our kids are going through this is just not acceptable." Audio
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'Shop around': Willis' advice to mortgage holders
The finance minister has issued the advice after Westpac raised its home loan rates by 30 basis points.
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Govt increases major school property grant
10 Dec 2025Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the base rate for five-year agreement or 5YA funding would increase 50 percent next year.
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Social media inquiry backs ban for kids in interim report
10 Dec 2025The ACT Party says it is concerned that the report has "drifted noticeably from its intended purpose". Audio
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Hipkins not backing either Willis or Richardson in debate
10 Dec 2025Nicola Willis says she wants a "civil, substance-based debate" with her early 90's predecessor, while Labour's leader says whoever wins, "the whole country will lose". Audio
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Duelling RMA reforms: How does the coalition's plan differ from Labour's?
10 Dec 2025Analysis - There are key differences, but the main thrust of how it works is based on the same principles as the model set out under Labour.
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Parliament chamber shut to public for rest of year after protest
10 Dec 2025Parliament's Speaker Gerry Brownlee called the decision "very disappointing" but necessary after Palestine protesters disrupted proceedings and indicated they intended further action.
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Labour remains most popular party in new poll, but coalition could still govern
10 Dec 2025The coalition just scrapes back into power in a new poll, with gains for the Greens but Labour and NZ First down.
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Parliament's last-minute sprint
10 Dec 2025The last full week has been packed work as the government tries to complete its agenda, adding 10 new bills to the pile.
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Minister mulls options as carers ruled government employees
10 Dec 2025Louise Upston has asked for advice after the Supreme Court ruled two people caring for their disabled children were government staff. Audio
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Warning vital public records could be lost forever
10 Dec 2025Three intended amendments will weaken the Public Records Act and create loopholes, the former chief archivist says.
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Government revokes charter school contract with non-existent trust
10 Dec 2025The agency previously explained the mistake happened because the school's sponsor changed its arrangements during the process.
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Resource consent expiry dates extended
10 Dec 2025Minister Chris Bishop says legislation rolling over most consents until the new RMA system kicks in is a temporary transition measure.
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