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Uni 'warned' by govt over academic's social media
6 Mar 2024The Department of PM and Cabinet has warned Victoria University that the post "may bring the centre into disrepute".
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Jones 'not giving one iota of attention' to tobacco transparency rules
7 Mar 2024The NZ First minister, who took "soundings" from a tobacco executive, says he doesn't know or care about the rules.
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Gang patch ban 'risks increasing membership'
7 Mar 2024Officials and experts have given repeated warnings the government's ban could backfire.
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Dry conditions in South Island a 'tough time' for farmers - Minister
Some farmers at the top of the South Island are already distributing their winter feed supplies to stock as dry conditions bite.
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Auckland regional fuel tax scrapped
7 Mar 2024Legislation to scrap Auckland's regional fuel tax passed under urgency on Wednesday night.
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Not govt's job to rescue Newshub, Minister says
6 Mar 2024Melissa Lee says she feels for Newshub staff who face losing their jobs, but it's not the government's place to rescue the doomed news outlet.
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Government will increase ability to attend court remotely
6 Mar 2024It is hoped the ability for victims to participate in court remotely will reduce the risk of them being revictimised or intimidated.
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Govt announces emergency housing plan shake-up
6 Mar 2024The government is signalling a stricter approach for those accessing emergency housing.
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'Have to try something new' - Minister on boot camps
6 Mar 2024There will be differences this time around, Karen Chhour says. Audio
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Hurricanes Poua's 'redneck' haka 'stupid', Seymour says
6 Mar 2024ACT leader David Seymour says he defends the Hurricanes Poua's rights to free speech, but will push back when people say "stupid" things.
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Chris Hipkins on why Labour didn't fix the PM's planes
6 Mar 2024The Labour leader says the Defence Force's Orion and Hercules had to be replaced first. Audio
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No targets set in emergency housing shake-up
6 Mar 2024The Associate Housing Minister won't commit to any target when it comes to getting people out of motels and into social housing just yet.
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Minister extends Hauora Māori health contract funding for a year
6 Mar 2024The move means all contracts set up under the Māori Health Authority, and health contracts from Budget 2022 that still remain, have certainty of funding.
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Taxpayer funding for offender cultural reports scrapped by Parliament
6 Mar 2024The government's bill ending taxpayer funding of reports into offenders' backgrounds at sentencing has been passed through all stages under urgency.
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Rego cost rises 'can't be a broken promise' - Minister Chris Bishop
5 Mar 2024Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has defended not campaigning on the increase to vehicle registration fees, and says it's not a broken promise.
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National MP apologises to Grant Robertson over shower comment
5 Mar 2024National MP for Ōtaki Tim Costley has apologised for a comment he made about Labour's Grant Robertson in the House.
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Minister's emergency services levy briefings kept secret
5 Mar 2024The government is refusing to release briefings about how to levy people to pay for emergency services, as change looms.
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Defence Force planes won't be replaced in short-term - Collins
5 Mar 2024The Defence Minister says leasing or replacing Defence Force planes is off the cards in the short-term.
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A brief history of protests in sport
6 Mar 2024From revamped headgear to refusing to play, Kiwis are among athletes worldwide to take a stand.
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School left with no gym for four years
6 Mar 2024It is one of many schools struggling to overcome mounting paperwork and rising costs as it tries to finish a building.
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Eye watering cost for Auckland roading project, cyclists say
5 Mar 2024The government has revealed plans to revive revive the Mill Road corridor project and the East West Link - both costing billions. Audio
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Hurricanes Poua won't be allowed to repeat haka criticising government
6 Mar 2024Before their Super Rugby Aupiki season opener, the team used a haka referring to a "this redneck government". Audio
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Binned bins causing rubbish rage
5 Mar 2024Aucklanders out and about looking for somewhere to dispose of their garbage are finding there are fewer bins than there used to be.
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Lee denies hiding, despite turning down all broadcast interviews
The broadcasting minister insists she is not ducking for cover, despite refusing all radio and TV interviews since the news of Newshub's impending closure.
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