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EV demand on power grids must be regulated, Vector says
10 May 2024New Zealand's largest electricity distributor is warning the country to hurry up with controls around charging electric vehicles or face unnecessary bills running into the billions.
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Ministry cuts will harm Pacific health, wellbeing - union
10 May 2024The PSA is warning cuts at the Ministry for Pacific Peoples will have severe consequences for the health and wellbeing of Pasifika families.
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Is it possible to provide a nutritious school lunch for $2?
9 May 2024A charity says it is - and that it has been doing so while providing fresh meals for nearly 6000 children per day. Audio
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A structured literacy approach in schools: What you need to know
10 May 2024Explainer - The government from 2025 is mandating how state schools teach children to read. But what is structured literacy and how does it compare to other teaching methods?
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'Cowardly': ACC staff learn of 300 job cuts from email
9 May 2024The cuts would be a 9 percent reduction in the Crown entity's total workforce.
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Ponsonby shooter's body released to funeral director, police monitor gang convoy
9 May 2024The death of Hone Kay-Selwyn, who was involved in the Ponsonby shooting, is not being treated as suspicious, police say.
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School lunch revamp: 'The biggest waiting list since 2018'
9 May 2024Up to 10,000 more hungry children under five will become eligible for free lunches under the government's revised lunches in schools programme.
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Shane Jones sets sights on killer kina - 'An industrial grade problem'
9 May 2024"They kill all the kelp, they kill all the seaweed, and they turn the marine environment into a virtual desert," the Fisheries Minister says.
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What we learnt from Nicola Willis' pre-Budget speech
9 May 2024The Finance Minister has done a conservative lift of the lid on her upcoming Budget. Here's what she laid out.
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Double job MP's resignation from council may not stop by-election
9 May 2024The mayor says she understands the MP's bid to avoid a costly by-election but the decision is one for councillors.
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'It's practical, it's sensible': Compulsory work seminars for job-seekers announced
9 May 2024Beneficiaries looking for a job will have to attend a work seminar within two weeks of starting to receive welfare under new requirements.
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Cabinet mulls creation of mega spy agency
9 May 2024The agency, first floated after the Christchurch mosque attacks, is under "active consideration".
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Watch: 'Darkest before the dawn': Willis rules out austerity Budget
9 May 2024"Every dollar counts and our Budget will reflect that reality," the Finance Minister has told an audience..
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The OECD's big concern about New Zealand's emissions
9 May 2024Fears that New Zealand is relying too heavily on low-cost forests to absorb its carbon dioxide emissions have been reignited by a report from the OECD.
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Wellington zoning changes backed by minister, but not all are happy with decisions
8 May 2024The capital will get more housing including six-storey buildings and minimum front and side yard requirements in high-density residential zones.
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Labour MP apologises over 'offensive' Hamas tweet to Seymour
8 May 2024Duncan Webb had queried if the ACT leader did not like hummus because it is too close to Hamas.
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'They thought I was a tree Tory'
8 May 2024Former Green Party co-leader James Shaw calls out tribalism and hyper-partisanship - including in his own party.
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School lunches: Seymour failed to get sweeping cuts he wanted, Labour says
The Labour Party is claiming a win for its campaign that the government commit to keeping and funding free school lunches. Audio
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Government considers removing election day voter enrolment
8 May 2024Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says very few countries allow it, and New Zealand should consider changing the rules. Audio
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Free school lunches: Government budgets $3 per meal
8 May 2024A new interim delivery model will kick in next year to allow time for a full redesign of the scheme before any more money is dedicated.
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Foreign Affairs minister to lead Pacific delegation
8 May 2024The Foreign Affairs minister is heading on a five-stop Pacific tour, which he says will strengthen New Zealand's engagement in the region.
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Te Pāti Māori comments: 'That kind of language isn't helpful'
8 May 2024Political parties have roundly criticised Te Pāti Māori for using words like 'extermination' and 'white supremacy' in the House. Audio
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Genesis Energy to fire up coal imports, citing increased demand, dwindling gas supply
8 May 2024Genesis Energy is to resume importing coal, as reduced gas supplies and increased demand add to the problems of keeping the lights on. Audio
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Julie Anne Genter responds after behaviour in House, accusations
7 May 2024"I can do better," she says, acknowledging the need to work on her de-escalation strategy.
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