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Treaty Principles Bill submission deadline could be extended - expert
7 Jan 2025The legislation proposes to rewrite the treaty principles long-defined by the courts Audio
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Willis adopts convenient new measure for finances
17 Dec 2024Analysis - The opening of the books at Treasury has revealed a bleak economic outlook, and a new measure to improve that picture.
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Dame Tariana Turia laid to rest
7 Jan 2025The founder of Te Pāti Māori and champion of te ao Māori is being buried at her marae at Whangaehu.
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Jackson calls for Labour apology to Dame Tariana's whānau at tangi
7 Jan 2025Willie Jackson was among politicians past and present paying respect to Dame Tariana - and made the call for an apology.
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This past year saw policing get 'back to basics' - Minister Mark Mitchell
5 Jan 2025RNZ sat down with Police Minister and Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell for a year in review, across his portfolios.
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'She believed in people' - Tributes from across political parties for Dame Tariana Turia
3 Jan 2025A stern but loving auntie, a woman of unshakeable principle, the very definition of a wāhine toa - those are just a few of the tributes flooding in for Dame Tariana Turia.
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A year in The House: Law and order, deregulation and repeal
3 Jan 2025In its first year this Parliament has passed 46 new laws, with another 37 underway. We outline some of the government's major changes. Audio
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Māori political leader Dame Tariana Turia has died
3 Jan 2025The former Labour Party MP and Te Pāti Māori co-founder was recognised for her commitment to Māori.
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Former Race Relations Conciliator Wally Hirsh dies
1 Jan 2025Brought to this country by his German Jewish refugee parents in 1938, Hirsh said his membership of a minority gave him special sensitivity to race issues.
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Cooks ship seizure 'creates a bad look' for NZ - expert
29 Dec 2024"Everyone associates the Cook Islands with New Zealand", so a Cooks vessel possibly aiding Russia's shadow fleet isn't ideal, international law professor Al Gillespie says.
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Division, abuse and rates pain: Local politics year in review
3 Jan 2025A rising tide of abuse, escalating costs and the clash between central and local government - Marika Hill looks back at local politics in 2024.
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Dame Tariana Turia suffers a stroke, surrounded by family
2 Jan 2025The former politician is surrounded by her whānau after suffering a stroke earlier this week.
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New Zealand not responsible for ship seized by Finland - MFAT
28 Dec 2024The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says New Zealand is not responsible for a Cook Islands-registered vessel carrying Russian oil seized in Finland.
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Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia has died
3 Jan 2025The former politician suffered a stroke earlier this week.
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Prime Minister shares Christmas message
25 Dec 2024"From our family to yours, we hope you have a very Happy Christmas," Christopher Luxon posted to social media.
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'A crisis': Grave fears over fate of homeless youth this festive season
24 Dec 2024Youth advocates are worried tighter rules for emergency housing could lead to someone dying due to the impacts on mental health and physical safety for those denied shelter.
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Cook Islands passport would require giving up NZ citizenship - NZ foreign affairs
23 Dec 2024A separate passport, citizenship and membership of the United Nations are only available to fully independent nations, Winston Peters' office says.
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Government quietly scraps waste minimisation policies
22 Dec 2024The government has quietly cancelled plans to improve recycling and roll out a kerbside food scraps composting scheme.
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Nelson Hospital conditions 'unbearable' - staff
21 Dec 2024One worker says the building is decrepit and falling down around them.
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Parliament's final sitting day an insight into party factions
20 Dec 2024On Parliament's last day of the year, there was a rare glimpse of the factions within the major parties. Audio
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Vaping kits to be made free for smokers to help them quit
31 Dec 2024The government will be supplying vaping starter kits to stop-smoking services around the country next week to help adults quit.
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Six named Knights and Dames as part of NY Honours
31 Dec 2024Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has named six people Knights or Dames as part of the 2025 New Year Honours.
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Signs of the hīkoi: More than just 'words on cardboard'
22 Dec 2024The placards seen at the Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti conveyed "huge kōrero with immediacy", expert says: "People know the power of the word."
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PM skipping Waitangi 'good first step' - hīkoi organiser
19 Dec 2024"There's no point in speaking to ears that will not listen to, minds that will not change," Eru Kapa-Kingi says.
