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RMA changes will allow power plants to be built faster - energy producers
Parliament passed the amendment yesterday, which means councils will now need to grant consents for certain energy infrastructure within a year. Audio
Hotel operator in favour of bed levy 'if no other choice given'
It comes as Auckland's mayor Wayne Brown asked the government to reconsider its opposition to a bed night levy. Audio
'Yearly attack': Collins hits out at striking teachers
The schedule for planned secondary teacher rolling strikes has been revealed as the minister refuses to budge. Audio
Principal slams Stanford's scrapping of Māori words in readers
A Māori educator says children shouldn't have to wait until year 2 to learn Māori words. Audio
'It doesn't cost the government anything' - Wayne Brown calls for bed tax rethink
The government meeds to rethink its opposition to a bed night levy for Auckland, the mayor says. Audio
Minister to take rates cap policy to Cabinet
Simon Watt says he is working at pace on the policy, which so far has recieved a mixed response around Parliament and councils. Audio
What you might not know about natural disaster insurance
And a warning from the Natural Hazards Commission. Audio
Seymour says Hamas has to demilitarise for NZ to recognise Palestinian statehood
David Seymour says it is a complex decision that should not be rushed, while Helen Clark says NZ is now behind the pack. Audio
Government urged to provide subsidies to replace gas heaters
A subsidy scheme for homeowners to replace gas and inefficient heaters with heat pumps would save the country $1.5 billion a year, the Green Building Council says. Audio
'Not a surprise': Teacher on increasing rate of teens leaving school unqualified
The percentage of school leavers with no NCEA certificate has been rising since 2020. Audio
'Got to keep doing everything we can': Luxon on fixing economy
It comes as Labour edges ahead of National in the Taxpayers Curia Opinion poll. Audio
No simple solution to stimulate economic growth - Minister for Auckland
Simeon Brown says the government were doing several things to positively impact the region's economy. Audio
Much-loved donkey visits threatened by programme axing
A Dunedin woman hopes to find a way to keep bringing joy to residents of rest homes and dementia units in the wake of St John's decision to axe its animal therapy programme. Audio
Councillor says safety not prioritised as waterfront fence voted down
The proposal came after a coroner's report into the death of Sandy Calkin.. Audio
Industrial gas users group to meet with Resources Minister over supply
Trying to secure an affordable supply of the rapidly shrinking resource is putting medium-to-large companies at their financial limits, the group says. Audio
'Pretty grim': Bridges calls for government to help Auckland
The city's unemployment is now the worst of all regions, and the Business Chamber wants help. Audio
'Step into change': Kiwis told to embrace renewable energy boom
Contact Energy is ramping up its renewable supplies, saying investment is critical. Audio
Fears drivers could pay more with new road user charges
The government is inching closer to replacing petrol tax with user charges for all vehicles. Audio
Dunedin students face rising rents despite more properties on offer
The number of rental available has seen rents stable or falling for most of the country - apart from Dunedin. Audio
The students gathering for New Zealand's biggest maths competition
As many as 15,000 children between the ages of 7 and 13 are taking part in the Times Tables Rock Stars competition. Audio
'A real disadvantage': Blind woman hits out at MSD
The Ministry of Social Development should be embarrassed at how inaccessible it is for people with disabilities, the woman says. Audio
