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'Attempt to narrow the frame': Leading cancer specialist warns about Regulatory Standards Bill
15 Jun 2025Public submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill close at on 23 June.
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New North Island classrooms ease pressure on teaching space
13 Jun 2025Education Minister Erica Stanford admitted using libraries as classrooms would be concerning.
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Legal action over changes to resource teaching roles 'possible' - union
14 Jun 2025The education minister said the the current system is inequitable, and 349 structured literacy roles had been funded as part of Budget 2025.
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Government putting 'health targets into law'
14 Jun 2025Health Minister Simeon Brown says he wants the health system "focused on delivering faster care, shorter wait times, higher immunisation rates, and real results".
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More cuts proposed at Ministry for Culture and Heritage
13 Jun 2025The axe is hovering over historians and staff who create digital content used by schools and the public.
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Government moves to boost household solar power
13 Jun 2025Households with solar panels on their roofs will be able to send more power back to the grid - and get faster building consents - under changes announced by the government.
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What you need to know about the Parent Boost Visa
13 Jun 2025All the answers to questions you might have about the new parent visa that commences from September.
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Christopher Luxon to meet Xi Jinping in visit to China
13 Jun 2025The Prime Minister will head to China next week - his first visit as prime minister before going on to the NATO summit.
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New ute owners warned of looming 'tax grenade'
13 Jun 2025Farmers and tradies buying utes under the government's Investment Boost initiative may inadvertently end up owing thousands of dollars in fringe benefit taxes.
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Judge's behaviour at NZ First event to be reviewed
13 Jun 2025A Judicial Conduct Panel will look into the behaviour of Acting District Court judge Ema Aitken, after she allegedly accused Winston Peters of lying.
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Experts warn Regulatory Standards Bill threatens future public health laws
13 Jun 2025One of the experts said it would have a "chilling effect" on public health measures.
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Geohazard monitoring staff consider voluntary redundancies
The PSA understands the cuts would mean the centre couldn't operate around the clock.
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Farmers still rushing to convert land to forestry - report
13 Jun 2025Whole farm-to-forest conversions continue, according to a new report released by Beef and Lamb New Zealand.
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Longer contracts for mental health providers after minister intervenes
13 Jun 2025Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says it's "not good enough" some providers still don't know if they'll be funded beyond the end of the month. Audio
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ACT's local govt candidates want to oppose attempts to manage emissions
13 Jun 2025ACT is standing candidates under the party banner for the first time at this year's elections.
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Govt agencies spend $420m on consultants, contractors in 9-month period
12 Jun 2025The Education Ministry was the biggest spender for the nine months, shelling out $146m.
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Centre-right coalition keeps power in latest Taxpayers' Union poll
12 Jun 2025Meanwhile, incumbent Christopher Luxon loses ground to Chris Hipkins as preferred Prime Minister.
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Committee backs longer hospital stays for new mums, but how much will it cost?
The Health Committee's report notes 175 additional beds would need to be added to the nation-wide system.
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Almost 10,000 extra elective surgeries delivered, government says
12 Jun 2025Most were outsourced to private hospitals.
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'I expect them to do better': Willis criticises RBNZ over Orr resignation
12 Jun 2025The Finance Minister says the central bank should have been more transparent about the reasons for the governor's sudden departure.
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Prison population projected to boom over next decade
12 Jun 2025Official figures now forecast a 4000-person, or 36%, increase in prisoners by 2035.
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NZ officials to attend UN conference on Israel-Palestinian conflict
12 Jun 2025US President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly discouraging governments from attending the conference that focuses on a possible two-state solution.
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Minister won't comment on possible AUKUS shake-up
12 Jun 2025And the PM says the review is for the US, UK and Australia to work through.
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Fieldays: Luxon says farmers deeply valued by government
11 Jun 2025Meanwhile, the government has unveiled a rural wellbeing fund and Federated Farmers says it's time to have an "honest conversation" about butter.
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