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Politicians to mull future of Kinleith Mill
9 Dec 2024The deputy PM is among those attending a community meeting about the mill, with calls for worker relief heading into Christmas.
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Possible new chief science advisor for PM won't be announced until 2025
9 Dec 2024The significant job vacancy has been causing concern in the science world since Christopher Luxon has refused to confirm when, or if, a new advisor will be appointed.
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More than half of government targets behind track
9 Dec 2024RNZ's new charts, which track progress on nine public sector targets, show crime and education goals are particularly at risk.
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Prime Minister's new chief press secretary starts
9 Dec 2024Finn Stichbury has taken on the role for one year.
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Insulation standards shake up could save homes thousands, government says
9 Dec 2024The government says it could save at least $2300, and as much as $15,000 per home.
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NZ joins new group that 'might be answer' to US weapon shortage
9 Dec 2024The partnership "directly supports" America's defence strategy to boost "warfighting" capabilities. Audio
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NZ surrogacy law a mix of modern science and outdated legislation
9 Dec 2024Having a baby by surrogacy in New Zealand is complicated, convoluted and costly. A bill promised fast-tracked change, but progress has been anything but.
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Winston Peters pushes for TAB to cover online betting industry
8 Dec 2024Racing Minister Winston Peters wants to bring in legislation to extend the TAB's current monopoly over sports and racing betting to also cover online betting.
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Greens claim they can better NZ's emissions reductions five-fold
8 Dec 2024The Green Party's new plan for tackling climate change will cut five times more carbon emissions than the government by 2030, it says.
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Housing Minister gives committee the 'supply and demand' talk
8 Dec 2024Housing is a common topic - its availability, quality, or cost. This week both housing ministers appeared before MPs. Audio
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'Forged in fire': Chlöe Swarbrick on the Greens' challenging year
7 Dec 2024One MP was arrested, another passed away, and a third was diagnosed with cancer - but through it all, "we've really stuck by our values", co-leader says.
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'Unacceptable': Chhour not told about second boot camp youth absconder
6 Dec 2024Two teenagers on the run from the coalition's boot camp programme is not a reason to end it, the Children's Minister says.
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Minister 'relieved' boot camp participants found, despite alleged car theft
8 Dec 2024The children's minister says she is relieved two youths who were part of the boot camp pilot have been found.
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Te Arawhiti give update on potential Ngāpuhi treaty settlement
4 Dec 2024Despite a government preference for "larger groupings" of hāpu to get a mandate, the Office for Māori Crown Relations would not be forcing anyone to the negotiation table, its regional director says.
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NZ’s gas shortage was not caused by the offshore exploration ban – but it was still a flawed policy
2 Dec 2024Historically, gas in New Zealand traded below NZ$10 per gigajoule. When prices hit $50 per gigajoule in August this year, anyone with gas to sell could have made a lot of money.
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Greens accused of spreading 'misinformation' over teen's bootcamp death
6 Dec 2024"This tragic accident is bigger than politics and Tamatha Paul should be ashamed of herself", Children's Minister Karen Chhour said.
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'May happen again': Second boot camp youth goes missing
6 Dec 2024"We're dealing with complex, high-risk youth offenders," Oranga Tamariki deputy chief says after confirming two out of 10 youths absconded from the trial and a third died in a crash.
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Is a massive dam in Hawke's Bay viable? Govt gives $3m grant to find out
6 Dec 2024Regional Development Minister Shane Jones said the perilous state of water security and resilience in Hawke's Bay can no longer be ignored.
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New police boss tight-lipped on frontline risk of firearms reform
6 Dec 2024Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has stopped short of giving MPs his opinion on how the coalition's gun law changes could impact officer safety.
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Defence minister defends defence force: 'Out there with our tails up'
5 Dec 2024While the NZDF deals with budget issues, lagging equipment, and the Manawanui aftermath, Judith Collins makes it clear it still has her support. Audio
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Watch: Winston Peters, Penny Wong, Judith Collins, Richard Marles meet in Auckland
6 Dec 2024New Zealand this week is hosting the second Australia-NZ Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations (ANZMIN).
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'No apology' from Verrall after clash with Health Commissioner
5 Dec 2024The Labour MP accused Lester Levy of "cooking the books" during a Select Committee.
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'Challenging' to meet officer target - police
National and NZ First agreed to a two-year deadline in their coalition deal, but a year on, officer numbers have gone backwards.
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Prison bed capacity across country could run out by June
5 Dec 2024In the worst scenario, we're only months away from hitting the limit, and expansions will be "absolutely critical", Corrections says.
