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NZ First's Shane Jones criticises advertisement encouraging enrolment to Māori Roll
25 Jun 2025The NZ First minister says the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency campaign aligns too closely with Te Pāti Māori. Audio
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The House: Parliament's reaction to the Middle East crisis
25 Jun 2025The first business for Parliament this week was not Question Time, but a Ministerial Statement on the evolving Middle East situation.
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Principals 'can't work' with new school opening hours guidelines
25 Jun 2025The ministry recently told schools they would not be considered "open for instruction" if only some year groups were present. Audio
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Government was warned not to buy rail-enabled ferries by Treasury
25 Jun 2025Three weeks before the government announced the plan, officials were saying it wasn't worth it, documents reveal.
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'Once-in-a-generation' infrastructure plan sets vision for next 30 years
25 Jun 2025It has layed out the key areas in need of attention over the next three decades.
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PM Luxon denies allies pressuring NZ on defence spending
25 Jun 2025"A lot of our partners are incredibly impressed," the Prime Minister says.
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Minister Shane Jones accuses council of being 'iwi back office'
25 Jun 2025Iwi are having too much influence on councils such as the Waikato Regional Council, the Minister for Regional Development says. Audio
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Luxon renews call for Middle East calm at pivotal summit
25 Jun 2025A ceasefire between Israel and Iran is "a marvellous opportunity for diplomacy and dialogue", the Prime Minister says. Audio
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Seymour rejects claim Regulatory Standards Bill 'set up for his mates'
25 Jun 2025ACT leader David Seymour says the Labour MP was "wrong" and "muddying the waters" Audio
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Playful or harmful? Seymour's posts raise questions
25 Jun 2025The Deputy PM's "Victim of the Day" posts have now led to at least two official complaints to Cabinet.
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Process to manage fast-track conflict of interests 'sound'
24 Jun 2025Auditor General says there are opportunities to "further strengthen conflict management".
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GPs to be allowed to treat ADHD from February
24 Jun 2025GPs and nurse practitioners have been given the green light to diagnose and treat ADHD from February next year.
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'Can't be as long as forever': Treaty Negotiations Minister on settlements
24 Jun 2025It comes as NZ First is drafting a member's bill forcing Ngāpuhi into a single commercial settlement.
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Willis rules out fuel subsidies as global oil prices surge
The previous Labour government cut 25 cents a litre off fuel prices in 2022, in the aftermath of Russia invading Ukraine.
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$76m funding boost for search and rescue operations
24 Jun 2025The money to be split among 12 organisations will equip volunteers, train specialist staff and maintain infrastructure.
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Gas exploration fund 'clear breach' of international trade agreement - Greens say
24 Jun 2025Last month resources Minister Shane Jones revealed a $200 million fund had been set aside over four years for co-investment in new gasfields.
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NZ First drafts bill to force Ngāpuhi into single Treaty settlement
24 Jun 2025Shane Jones said the bill would ensure there was no mention of hapū sovereignty in any settlement with Ngāpuhi.
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Is it real or is it AI? How to tell fake from real
24 Jun 2025Explainer - AI-generated images are unavoidable these days. If you're not a computer expert, how do you even know what's real anymore?
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Seymour defends posts accusing opponents of 'derangement syndrome'
24 Jun 2025The Deputy Prime Minister is rubbishing claims he's breached the Cabinet Manual.
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Business leaders deliver mixed verdict on Luxon’s China visit
24 Jun 2025Where some can identify areas of success, others point to sectors that won't secure significant gains.
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GPs to get $175m extra funding
24 Jun 2025Health Minister Simeon Brown the increase this year was the biggest - by more than double - since the current funding system began. Audio
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Luxon arrives for 'fork in the road moment' at NATO
24 Jun 2025Analysis - Luxon won't be part of the main North Atlantic Council meeting - but as many as a dozen bilateral meetings with PMs and presidents is on the cards. Audio
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Calls for government to denounce United States attack on Iran
25 Jun 2025It comes after Acting-Prime Minister David Seymour said there was "no benefit" in rushing to a judgment regarding the attack. Audio
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Northland nurses strike over ongoing pay dispute
24 Jun 2025The strike comes just a week after more than 200 senior doctors and dentists in Northland striked for 24 hours.
