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Smoking rates plateau bucking downward trend
3 Jun 2025Serious doubts are being raised about New Zealand's ability to achieve its ambitious Smokefree 2025 goal. Audio
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NZ setting up a space squadron, Defence Minister tells summit
3 Jun 2025Judith Collin told those at the inter-governmental conference the Air Force's 62 Squadron would be reactivated.
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Fireworks ban petition presented to Parliament
3 Jun 2025More 90,000 humans - and tens of thousands of animals - signed a petition in support of a ban on the public sale of fireworks. Audio
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WorkSafe shifts focus from enforcement to advice in deep restructure
3 Jun 2025The minister says a "culture of fear" about the agency needs to change. Audio
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Universities will be weakened by Budget focus on STEM and science - professor
3 Jun 2025The Budget allowed an emergency two-year four percent funding boost to lapse. Audio
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WorkSafe changes will deter employees from raising concerns - CTU
3 Jun 2025The government is shifting WorkSafe's priorities from enforcement, to giving more advice. Audio
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Luxon 'comfortable' with Bishop's response after music awards 'rant'
3 Jun 2025The PM says the senior Cabinet minister had already corrected himself and said he should have kept his thoughts to himself. Audio
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Collins refuses to apologise to Lake Alice survivor
2 Jun 2025Karilyn Wildbore wanted the former justice minister to admit she was wrong telling the United Nations there was no "state torture" in NZ.
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'I've had a wonderful life': 90 years of Jim Bolger
1 Jun 2025He reflected on the last nine decades of his life on Sunday Morning - after having celebrated with a "big gathering" of family, friends, and neighbours. Audio
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'I didn't flinch in my duty' - Ruth Richardson
2 Jun 2025She's one of two former finance ministers appointed Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King's Birthday Honours.
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Seymour largely nostalgic in first speech as Deputy PM
1 Jun 2025Speaking to ACT Party faithful he recalled "the wicked old days" when ACT's support hovered near 1 percent and survival seemed uncertain.
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Categories and strategy: The path of Parliament's members' bills
1 Jun 2025The House chats with senior MPs about the political strategy behind members' bills.
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'What a load of crap': Chris Bishop seen 'ranting' during Stan Walker performance
31 May 2025Renowned musician Don McGlashan confronted the Cabinet minister over his comments at the event on Thursday night.
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Aquaculture animal welfare code 'anti-Kiwi' - Oceans and Fisheries Minister
1 Jun 2025Shane Jones has ruled out the idea of a code to protect farmed fish, following SPCA calls for one.
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Porirua residents to decide on super-council
2 Jun 2025Pacific leaders have voiced concerns that the model could dilute local representation unless equity and cultural voices are prioritised.
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Defence Minister Judith Collins endorses Trump's Golden Dome
1 Jun 2025The chorus of defence contractors interested in working on the proposed missile defence system is growing, with New Zealand-founded company Rocket Lab in the running.
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Councils plead for bipartisan RMA reform
31 May 2025Regional councils want greater certainty and bipartisanship on regulations, as they gear up for an expected spate of rule changes.
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Protesters confront Willis over pay-equity legislation
30 May 2025Budget documents revealed tightening the pay-equity regime would net the government $2.7 billion every year.
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Father of Kiwi killed in Ukraine says govt offered 'virtually nothing' in support
30 May 2025"Both my wife and I hope the New Zealand government is more supportive of this young man's family then they were of us." Audio
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ACC chair Tracey Batten resigns
ACC Minister Scott Simpson said the organisation is confronting challenging issues and expects to announce a turnaround plan in the next few months.
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Budget abandons young parents and whānau, a youth advocate says
29 May 2025A kaupapa Māori youth service is warning against benefit sanctions, saying they will mean people 'end up on the street'.
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Transmission Gully's speed limit could increase to 110km/h
30 May 2025Public consultation has begun and will last six weeks.
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Health watchdog's operating budget drops $1.9m
30 May 2025The Health and Disability Commission says there is no decision over job losses after losing nearly 10 percent of its funding.
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Ambassador to Japan named as NZ's replacement for Phil Goff
30 May 2025Hamish Cooper has been chosen as the country's new ambassador to London.
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