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Budget 2017: What just happened?
The Government's budget was a popular topic in the House last week but how are decisions made on where the money will go and what does Parliament have to do with it? The House explains what stage the… Audio
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Budget boosts family incomes and raises tax thresholds
The election-year budget includes a $2bn a year boost for Working for Families and the accommodation supplement, and a rise in tax thresholds. Video, Audio
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Rocket Lab makes first-ever launch
A local rocket company has made its first-ever launch, describing it as an "incredible day" for its small team.
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MPs to meet over Auditor-General controversy
MPs who appointed Auditor-General Martin Matthews have been called to a meeting by the Speaker this afternoon, to discuss whether they need to review that move.
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Kaikōura businesses 'within 6-8 weeks of collapse'
Some earthquake-affected businesses are very close to collapse, a new group set up to advocate for them says. Video, Audio
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Govt pays out more than $17m to Kaikoura businesses
Audio 15 May 2017Minister for Economic Development Simon Bridges says a million dollar fund is still available to help Kaikoura businesses in real trouble. Video, Audio
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Screen industry gets pre-budget bump
The film industry has scored a budget boost of more than $300 million, with most of it to be used for luring big overseas productions. Audio
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Hamilton-to-Auckland train campaign gathers steam
A campaign for a daily commuter train service between Hamilton and Auckland is back on track with organisers determined to make it an election issue.
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New 111 location system to pinpoint disconnected calls
Police can now track exactly where you are should your 111 call be disconnected - but only if you have an Android smartphone.
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The well run show
The leader of the House gives a heads up to the week and the MPs debate mental health and corrections in the House. Audio
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Kaikōura eateries set to benefit from extra workers
Kaikōura eateries are going to benefit from an influx of road workers over the coming months.
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To lead a house
Last week Parliament got only its third Leader of the House in more than 16 years. Did you notice? Probably not. Have you heard of it? We can fix that. Audio
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Tallying up the Bill
This week the Government is tidying its books before the new budget, getting retrospective permission for extra cash that left the national wallet. Audio
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Building Transmission Gully: Four stadiums worth of dirt
A Wellington highway project is being touted as one of the most technically challenging in New Zealand's history.
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Govt tops up Kaikōura support fund by $1m
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges has announced a new $1 million grant programme to help support businesses affected by the Kaikōura earthquake.
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Airport company's powers questioned after search blunder
A random search of Foreign Minister Murray McCully in Auckland highlights a worrying lack of knowledge about a new company's powers, a union says.
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Kaikoura businesses worried they'll be refused assistance
Kaikoura business owners are concerned they'll be left out of the $1 million grant programme announced today by The Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges. Audio
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Brownlee to take on Foreign Affairs in ministerial reshuffle
Gerry Brownlee has been named the new Foreign Affairs minister, with Nikki Kaye to take the Education portfolio in a Cabinet reshuffle announced today. Video
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Govt defends $53m price tag for Dubai Expo pavilion
The government is defending its decision to spend $53 million on a world expo in Dubai to promote New Zealand businesses.
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NZ mulls extra checks on Middle East flights
New Zealand is considering additional security checks on flights from Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East, Transport Minister Simon Bridges has told Reuters.
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Dubai 2020 pavillion an opportunity not to be missed
The New Zealand Middle East Business Council and Simon Bridges say Dubai 2020 is an opportunity not to be missed and is worth the $53.3 million dollar price tag. Audio
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Government's decision to spend $53M promoting New Zealand 'wasteful'
The government has announced it plans to spend $53 million on a pavilion so New Zealand businesses can showcase their innovative products and services and develop new export markets, as Catherine… Audio
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Govt to spend $53m promoting NZ in Dubai
New Zealand is to spend more than $50 million building a special pavilion at the World Expo at Dubai in 2020.
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Boon for tow truck driver on alternative highway
In the small village of St Arnaud, a once-quiet car repair and salvage business is suddenly a 24/7 operation since the road though the town became the main route south.
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Extra $10m to continue role to combat 'cowboy truck drivers'
The government will put $10 million of funding towards keeping the role of safety officer in the Police's commercial vehicle investigations unit.