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Natural Hazards Commission vs outgoing EQC - what are the changes?
1 Jul 2024Explainer - The Natural Hazards Commission has taken over from the Earthquake Commission (EQC) with the goal of simplifying the process for claimants. Audio
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Why Golriz Ghahraman failed to escape conviction
1 Jul 2024A judge has released the reasons why the former Green MP was handed a shoplifting conviction.
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Budgeting services plead for urgent review of funding
1 Jul 2024In an open letter to the government, they said a third of the free budgeting services are losing funding, putting more pressure on poor communities.
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Boot camp blueprint causing Defence staff serious distress
1 Jul 2024Defence Force staff running a programme for jobless young adults struggled to deal with violent and at-risk youth. Audio
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Safety agency with better returns than WorkSafe to shut down
30 Jun 2024A Canterbury work safety group is shutting down, saying money out of government agencies has dried up.
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Regional Infrastructure Fund focuses on loans, investments - not grants
1 Jul 2024Shane Jones says the fund's focus on resilience is aimed at climate adaptation - and until the rest of the world cuts emissions, New Zealand's ability to do so is "somewhere near zero".
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Defence Minister Judith Collins to attend Tongan armed forces centre opening
30 Jun 2024Defence Minister Judith Collins is heading to Tonga for three days for the opening of an Armed Forces Leadership centre.
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NZ's new-look approach to methane 'problematic'
30 Jun 2024The government is going for 'no added heating' from farming's methane - a "confusing" aim, according to an Australasian expert.
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Russia bans another 36 New Zealanders from entering borders
28 Jun 2024Journalists, scholars, defence personnel, public servants and mayors are all on the list.
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Migrant group horrified by 'ruthless' changes to visa scheme
27 Jun 2024A group representing migrant workers has described changes to visa rules as "heart-wrenching" and "insensitive".
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'Shame, shame' - Golriz Ghahraman speaks in first interview
27 Jun 2024In her first in-depth interview after her arrest for shoplifting, she tells John Campbell it was an act of "self-sabotage."
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Minister confirms meeting with Uber over contractor law change
27 Jun 2024Brooke van Velden has confirmed the meeting, as she considers banning contractors from going to court over their employment status.
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Shane Jones defends links to industry and diary omission
27 Jun 2024Resources Minister Shane Jones says accusations that he may be too close to industry executives are minor details and political games.
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Transport minister suggests all Roads of National Significance to be tolled
27 Jun 2024Simeon Brown says he doesn't see any reason tolling would not be recommended for all Roads of National Significance.
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Government stands by Matariki funding cuts
28 Jun 2024As the government defends reduced funding for Matariki events, the holiday is experiencing a resurgence throughout the Pacific.
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How are we faring one year on from 2023's changes?
This time last year, prescription fees were being removed and the fuel tax was ending. But are we better or worse off now?
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AA puts fuel companies on notice ahead of fuel tax's removal
30 Jun 2024The AA says it will be watching closely to make sure fuel companies pass on savings to customers once they are no longer collecting the Auckland regional fuel tax.
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Century-long dispute ended as Wairarapa lakes returned to iwi
29 Jun 2024Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith called it the final chapter in a century-long dispute between the Crown, settlers and Wairarapa Māori.
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Dozens of jobs on the line as Justice and Corrections look to cut duplication
27 Jun 2024The Ministry of Justice and the Department of Corrections are looking at combining two of their teams.
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Civil Defence payments made available for severe weather support
27 Jun 2024The government has announced civil defence payments are now available for people affected by severe weather in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti.
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Law removing future ETS agriculture obligations passes first reading
The government's proposed law change to keep agriculture out of the Emissions Trading Scheme has passed its first reading.
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'Words matter': Minister rebukes councillor for use of 'derogatory terms'
26 Jun 2024Louise Upston says it's unacceptable for Andrew Bydder to use ableist slurs in an expletive-laden rant to a neighbouring council.
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Winston Peters on the offensive over Covid-19 inquiry
26 Jun 2024Winston Peters has responded to questions about his approach to the Covid-19 inquiry with verbal attacks on the commissioners, academics and the media. Audio
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Govt to speed up stalking bill
26 Jun 2024"I've told my officials to hurry up," the Justice Minister says after accepting a petition asking for a change.
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