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The Week in Politics: More roads and maybe fewer tourists
Analysis - The government's $32.9 billion transport spend-up, a big hike in the tourist levy, and the prime minister's ferry-free visit to South Korea.
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Residency for couple years after adviser forgot to apply for visa
5:09 pm todayBrazilians Newton Santos and Nubia Chiarelli had been fighting to get their case reviewed since 2021.
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Should a five-year-old be able to count to 10 and accurately describe shapes?
3:30 pm todayThis is what you need to know about the draft English and maths curriculums out for consultation.
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New Kuini takes on father's mantle
1:36 pm todayAll eyes are now on how Kuini Nga Wai Hono i Te Po will continue her father's call for Māori to unite against government policies. Audio
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Secretive legal advice says charter schools likely breach labour rules
1:36 pm todayPreviously confidential legal advice on the school changes has been revealed.
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NZ will retain sovereignty despite joining US space mission - Minister
9:38 am todayDefence Minister Judith Collins says it's important New Zealand is committed to working with security partners on space security. Audio
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SIS report spells out threats facing NZ
5:21 am todayIn 2024, spying has gone high tech - but it's not all cybercrime and internet hacking
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Transport system killing thousands prematurely each year, academic says
Prioritising walking and cycling would improve overall health and save the health system money, new research shows.
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Central Hawke's Bay District Council votes to keep Māori ward
5 Sep 2024The public meeting was packed with people from all walks of life, and ended in a rousing haka when the majority of councillors cast their vote in favour.
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NZ joins space team: Operation Olympic Defender
5 Sep 2024New Zealand to join US-led international group to deter hostile actors in space and reduce space debris.
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NZDF helps train Japanese military to monitor satellites
5 Sep 2024The New Zealand Defence Force is helping the United States to train the Japanese military to monitor satellites.
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Norman Kirk's Tongan tapa cloth unveiled in its new home
5 Sep 2024A Tongan tapa cloth presented to prime minister Norman Kirk has come out of storage to show off its full beauty.
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Far North council votes unanimously to keep Māori ward
3:46 pm todayThe council's strongly worded resolution also called on the CEO to explore the legal implications of not holding a binding poll as required.
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Kiingi Tuheitia laid to rest, Kuini Nga wai hono i te po's first engagement
5 Sep 2024The tangihanga of Kiingi Tuheitia will soon be officially over, and Kuini Nga wai hono i te po's first engagement will be a speech tonight.
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Minister wants to roll back 'unworkable' forestry rules
5 Sep 2024The government is proposing to roll back the ability of councils to introduce their own tougher rules for forestry.
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'Kick in the guts': Rates shock for property owner
4 Sep 2024Retired businessman Clive Wickham says his rates have jumped more than 20 percent.
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Last minute gang law change risks making a bad law worse
11:24 am todayAnalysis: While the government has argued the new rules will act as an effective deterrent to gang membership, it is not clear how these laws will stand up.
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Is New Zealand pulling its weight on climate change in the Pacific?
2 Sep 2024Analysis - The question has been left lingering after the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum, with Aotearoa taking a back seat on a climate and disaster resilience fund and a new report pointing the finger.
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Outdated and imprecise: Why it's time we retired the term 'race relations'
20 Aug 2024Opinion - Used or understood in the wrong way, 'race relations' has the potential to harm social cohesion, increase political polarisation, and distract from the actual policy issues being debated…
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Politically charged document minister tried to hide revealed
26 Aug 2024Casey Costello denied it existed. Now she says she does not know who wrote - or even how she got - a tobacco policy document sent to officials. Audio
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Seymour's plan for tipping millions of dollars into Pharmac - and Big Pharma
The Act Party minister is plotting a huge expansion of the state-run drug buying agency, despite being a proponent of small government. Audio
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Risk of carbon credits going on scrap heap after auction fails to attract any bidders
4 Sep 2024No bidders turned up to the third auction of carbon credits of the year.
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Blame government for costs of Māori ward vote, mayor says
4 Sep 2024A deputy mayor says she its disappointed the council has been forced to relitigate decisions it made last year.
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Union 'disgusted and angry' ferry talks not on PM's agenda
Christopher Luxon has no plans to raise the Interislander "ferry fiasco" during his trip to South Korea this week.
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Ferry cancellation 'talks' with South Korea were two texts
4 Sep 2024The first text was sent at 2.38pm, less than an hour before Nicola Willis publicy announced there would be no more funding for the project.
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'We have a plan': Health NZ working to relieve pressure on primary care
4 Sep 2024But patients will need to pick up more of the cost in the meantime.
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Another council votes unanimously to retain Māori wards
4 Sep 2024At an extraordinary meeting, the mayor expressed frustration at having to revisit the issue.
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Western Bay of Plenty votes to keep Māori ward
3 Sep 2024Western Bay of Plenty councillors have stood by their decision and reaffirmed a Māori ward for the district.
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