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'Simple, neat and wrong': ACT calls for social media ban inquiry
The proposed law would require online age verification.
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Cabinet signs off on proposal for Regulatory Standards Bill
11:34 am todayACT leader David Seymour says the legislation will shine a light on bad lawmaking.
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Six shipbuilders shortlisted to deliver new Cook Strait ferries
11:01 am todayFerry Holdings Limited was created by the government to lead contractual negotiations with shipyards and ports.
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Pay equity move brings out two sides of the coalition
7:21 am todayAnalysis: ACT ministers were popping champagne after the sudden announcement, but National's were on the defensive, writes Jo Moir. Audio
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'Gut-wrenching': Advocates decry pay equity law changes
7:34 am todayThe change means 33 current claims, representing thousands of workers, will be dropped and must be started again. Audio
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'Do you want the government to solve every problem?' - judge slams social media bill
8:20 am todayIt should be the parents' job to police young people's social media use, an internet law expert says. Audio
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Oranga Tamariki pins hopes on tech upgrade as more child abuse reported
7:40 am todayThe ministry has indicated the overhaul will improve how long it takes for a child to be allocated a social worker.
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Principals keen to see results of school lunch inquiry
5:45 am todayAssociate Education Minister David Seymour says he'd like to offer the watchdog an example lunch "so he can audit them with his mouth".
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Vacant chief science advisor role filled, at last
6 May 2025John Roche has been appointed to the top job, almost a year after the PM's former advisor stepped down.
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Pay equity legislation could save 'billions' for government - PM
6 May 2025Christopher Luxon said the upcoming Budget was not the motivation for rushing through the legislation.
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'Won't work': ACT dismisses National's under-16 social media ban proposal
6 May 2025ACT leader David Seymour said National's proposal was 'simple, neat, and wrong'. Audio
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New bill aims to stop animal cruelty through imported products
6 May 2025The proposed bill would require imported products to meet the same animal welfare standards applied locally.
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Early childhood teacher warns accidents will go 'through the roof' after sector overhaul
6 May 2025One of the incoming changes allowed 'flexibility" in early childhood qualifications. Audio
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Govt figures on visits to at-risk children doesn't show full picture - watchdog
6 May 2025A watchdog of Oranga Tamariki says social worker visits to children at risk are not looking as good as the government says they are.
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Privileges Committee delays deliberations over Te Pāti Māori MP's haka in the House
6 May 2025The Privileges Committee met on Tuesday to discuss complaints against three MPs, but ran out of time.
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School lunches probe launched by Auditor-General
6 May 2025The re-vamped scheme has been plagued by concerns about late, inedible, repetitive or nutritionally lacking lunches this year. Audio
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Equal pay legislation overhaul: 'Government is putting a stop to progress'
6 May 2025Gail Pacheco says making these changes under urgency did not allow for appropriate consultation with affected groups. Audio
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Regulatory Standards Bill claim accepted for urgency by Waitangi Tribunal
1 May 2025The group behind last year's Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti has been granted an urgent hearing at the Waitangi Tribunal regarding the Regulatory Standards Bill.
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'Attack on women': Minister to halt all 33 current pay equity claims
6 May 2025Unions are calling it "shameful", but Workplace Relations Minister Brooke Van Velden says it will "significantly reduce costs to the Crown".
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A timeline of Stanford's work conducted via personal email
6 May 2025Willis, Bishop admit they, like the Education Minister, have forwardied Parliament and ministerial emails to personal accounts.
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National MP puts forward bill to ban under-16s from social media
6 May 2025Catherine Wedd, with the backing of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, has introduced the members' bill.
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Kāhui Ako school programme 'set to be disestablished'
6 May 2025Leaked documents suggest the $118 million programme will be axed 'effective from Budget 2025'. Audio
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Corrections Minister denies pushing for longer prison sentences
6 May 2025Experts and the opposition are urging caution after Mark Mitchell asked officials to look into scrapping short prison sentences. Audio
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Erica Stanford hanging out 'welcome sign' to hackers - Hipkins
6 May 2025Labour Leader Chris Hipkins says there's no justification for Education Minister Erica Stanford to use her personal email address for work business. Audio
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Former police commissioner heads over the ditch to Australia
Mike Bush is set to be named as the new Victoria Police chief commissioner. Audio
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Watch: Five new NZ naval helicopters to cost at least $2b
4 May 2025Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced $2 billion from the Budget has been set aside to replace the Defence Force's ageing maritime helicopters.
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Luxon 'relaxed' over Erica Stanford's use of personal email for work
6 May 2025The Cabinet manual says Ministers should avoid using their personal email account or phone, Audio
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National tops list of donations
5 May 2025Annual donations to political parties published today show larger amounts than in the past, with new rules requiring smaller donations to be reported.
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