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As it happened: Thousands protest against government's policies
30 May 2024A crowd marched on Parliament in Wellington, where inside the country's leaders were ushering in this year's Budget.
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Health sector sees more money for new doctors and security in EDs
30 May 2024The Finance Minister says she "regrets" funding for extra cancer drugs was not possible in Budget 2024, despite it being promised during the election campaign.
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All eyes on tax cuts in the Budget
30 May 2024New Zealanders will find out just how much they will pocket from the coalition government's tax cuts when the full 2024 budget is unveiled this afternoon.
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Corrections confirms 107 vacant positions to be axed
30 May 2024"No staff have been made redundant," The department says as it gets rid of back office jobs that hadn't been filled.
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The numbers to watch in today's Budget
30 May 2024From tax cuts to debt - these are the figures to keep an eye on as Budget 2024 is released.
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Covid cases, rules, and free stuff: What you need to know
29 May 2024Explainer - What will Budget 2024 reveal about the country's Covid-19 strategy? RNZ recaps what we know so far.
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Construction industry leaders plead for acceleration of infrastructure projects
29 May 2024Labour leader Chris Hipkins revealed a letter from the industry leaders in Parliament on Wednesday.
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Willie Jackson appeals for return of mokomokai in historic Oxford Union debate
24 May 2024He is the first MP since former prime minister David Lange to be asked to debate at Oxford.
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Politicians vs farmers in fundraiser rugby match in Gisborne
24 May 2024Politicians and farmers are aiming to raise $300,000 to help farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Parliament's Speaker doubles down on interrupting karakia
29 May 2024He has also criticised the opposition parties for demanding an apology, saying it was "highly disorderly".
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Government using 'scare tactics' to discourage protests - Te Pāti Māori
29 May 2024"We have a pākeha government, who will announce a pākeha budget for a pākeha economy," Rawiri Waititi says.
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Questions over visa fee increases as minister eyes savings
29 May 2024With visa fees expected to rise, the Immigration Minister is refusing to explain where the government will find $100m a year.
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What the first 2023 Census results reveal
29 May 2024The team of (almost) 5 million is a bit older, more diverse - and even though we're growing more slowly, there are more of us than ever.
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Māori strike: 'We've allowed them to domesticate us' - Te Pāti Māori
29 May 2024Te Pāti Māori leaders Deb Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi talk to Mihingarangi Forbes about their nationwide activation to disrupt Budget 2024.
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How families spiral into 'crippling' debt to government
29 May 2024"MSD debt is horrible, you can't get rid of it," says a couple in their 60s living on a pension and a JobSeeker benefit. Audio
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Lobby group questions MPs expenses amid cost of living pressures
29 May 2024Politicians spent nearly $3 million on accommodation and travel in the first three months of this year, according to the latest quarterly expenses for MPs. Audio
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The coalition needs a circuit breaker from the Budget
29 May 2024Analysis - Finance Minister Nicola Willis must convince people the government has a plan with Thursday's budget.
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'We've had more support than not' from employers - Te Pāti Māori
29 May 2024Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says many employers are backing a strike in protest of government policies. Audio
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5000 public service cuts not enough, lobby group argues
28 May 2024The Taxpayers' Union wants to see the public service pared back to at least 2017 levels. Audio
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Parliament's Speaker refuses to apologise after accusations of broken tikanga
28 May 2024A moment of unity in Parliament has been tainted by accusations of broken tikanga, with the assistant speaker facing calls to apologise from all opposition parties.
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Coalition consults with specific groups on gun reform changes
28 May 2024The coalition's plan to repeal some regulations on gun clubs and ranges is being put out for stakeholder consultation.
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'Illegal': Luxon warns against striking to join protest
28 May 2024The Prime Minister and Labour's Chris Hipkins are both warning people not to break the law this week - but some in Labour say it's up to individuals.
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ACT MP gets rid of his shares after allegations in Parliament
28 May 2024Todd Stephenson has called claims about his interests in the pharmaceutical industry baseless.
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Live: 'This has really just killed Wellington': Local MP on job cuts
28 May 2024With nearly 5000 public sector jobs being axed so far, and more to come, Tamatha Paul says the capital is feeling it.
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