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Who are the new leaders at the Human Rights Commission?
17 Aug 2024The government has named new leadership.
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Treaty Principles Bill 'a solution to a problem that does not exist'
16 Aug 2024Ngāti Hine leader and claimant Pita Tipene says the report points to flaws in government policy already well understood by Māori. Audio
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'We don't know what is coming next': Fears over Whaikaha changes
16 Aug 2024The government's move to strip the Ministry of Disabled People of its responsibility for support services has been criticised by the disability rights commissioner.
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Waitangi Tribunal calls for Treaty Principles Bill to be abandoned
16 Aug 2024The change "is a solution to a problem that does not exist", the Tribunal has found in a scathing report. "There is no policy imperative that justifies it."
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Luxon, Albanese focus on security
16 Aug 2024Cyber-warfare was one of the main issues raised by the two leaders today.
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At last, some good news for the government
16 Aug 2024Analysis - The government tries to claim the credit for the cut in the OCR, welfare changes are criticised as beneficiary bashing, and the scale of Health NZ's problems are set out, in the Week in…
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David Seymour welcomes critical Waitangi Tribunal report
16 Aug 2024The ACT leader says "we need a national conversation about our founding document", despite the report calling for his Treaty Principles Bill to be dropped.
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1000 fewer children in motels, but minister can't say where they all went
17 Aug 2024The social housing minister can't say whether the "1000 children no longer growing up in motels" have moved into social housing, a private rental, or are living elsewhere.
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Kim Dotcom to fight extradition, says he won't get fair trial in US
16 Aug 2024The internet entrepreneur says the copyright case against him is "politically motivated and morally bankrupt".
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Can 'outdated' government tech support benefit crackdown?
16 Aug 2024The tech has been described as putting so much pressure on MSD staff, they have less time to support clients to find work. (File image)
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New seasonal work visa a temporary measure
16 Aug 2024The Immigration Minister says longer term changes to the accredited employer work visa will be announced in December. Audio
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Luxon's warning to Kiwis in his first official foreign policy speech
16 Aug 2024The PM warned kiwis to be more than just an "interested bystander" in an increasingly complex and difficult world. Video
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Slimmed-down version of Whaikaha 'all about cutting costs'
15 Aug 2024The IHC says "the devil is in the detail" when it comes to the government's plan to scale back the Ministry of Disabled People.
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Staff 'shell-shocked' as 268 more jobs axed at Te Whatu Ora
15 Aug 2024The Public Service Association says "savage" cuts in Te Whatu Ora's commissioning team will be felt for years to come.
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Watch: Politics need to be taken out of infrastructure, Luxon says
15 Aug 2024The Australians have found "a much quicker, lower cost way" of completing their projects, the PM says.
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Government introduces seasonal work visa sub-category
15 Aug 2024The minister says it will address demand for workers for upcoming seasonal peaks.
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The 13-year road to Kim Dotcom's extradition
16 Aug 2024An FBI request that led to a police raid, numerous court hearings and a failed launch of a political party - Dotcom's fight against extradition has had many ups and downs.
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Disability advocates, opposition slam slimmed-down version of Whaikaha
15 Aug 2024The coalition is treating disabled people with callous disregard, critics say.
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78 applications to set up charter schools
15 Aug 2024Some would be new schools, others would be existing ones converting, and David Seymour says it's a sign there's plenty of interest.
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Watch: MSD to take over disability services amid Whaikaha budget woes
15 Aug 2024The Ministry of Disabled People will lose responsibility for support services, after a critical review found inadequate budget controls.
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More RSE workers allowed but wages may drop and accomodation costs rise
15 Aug 2024Growers welcomed the changes which will see 20,750 people enter for the 2024/25 season. Audio
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Minister unable to provide evidence NZDF would help on boot camp front line
15 Aug 2024Police Minister Mark Mitchell has been unable to provide any communications or evidence for his assertions the Defence Force would help on the front line at boot camps.
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Teen pulls out of boot camp pilot
14 Aug 2024He will complete his sentence at another Youth Justice Facility.
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Calls for govt to establish taskforce to alleviate pressure on hospital beds
15 Aug 2024A government report says that by 2043, nine out of 10 hospital beds will be filled with someone aged 65 years or over if the care model does not change. Audio
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