Stories by Giles Dexter
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Pharmac review: Patient advocates question plan to tackle entrenched inequity
Patient advocates say the devil is in the detail when it comes to exactly how Pharmac will address issues of inequity. Audio
Auckland gun crime: Public should 'absolutely' expect decrease – Minister
Police Minister Poto Williams has told Aucklanders they should "absolutely" expect a decrease in gun crime after gang attacks in recent days, and arrests have already been made.
Deportations, climate high on NZ's list for new Australian government
The election of left-leaning Labor across the ditch may mean a change for several pressing issues in New Zealand's relationship with its closest neighbour.
Producer of Chloe Swarbrick documentary responds to ACT backlash
A producer of a documentary about Green Party MP Chloe Swarbrick says there are serious discussions to be had about the impact of trolling on the mental health of MPs.
'Huge decision, very emotional' - High Court ruling on MIQ welcomed
Advocates for New Zealanders who were stuck overseas and unable to come home are welcoming a High Court ruling which found the MIQ lottery system was unfair. Audio
Government orders reviews into ports' operations after deaths
Two deaths in the space of a week has prompted a Transport Accident Investigation Commission inquiry, and all ports are being asked to review their operations.
US would 'respond accordingly' to China base in Honiara
The United States has reiterated its intention to "respond accordingly" if China establishes a military base in the Solomon Islands.
Flexi-wage jobs scheme falls short by nearly half
The government's Flexi-wage scheme is well off track if it wants to get 40,000 people off a benefit and into a job in two years, National says.
