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Luxon hypes Amazon data centre opening
The Prime Minister says Amazon is spending $7.5b on data centres - a move the company announced four years ago.
亚马逊新西兰数据中心今日投用,此前承诺为新西兰培训10万名云计算人才
亚马逊确认75亿纽元的总投资额仍在执行中,将支持超过1000个全职等效岗位,为新西兰经济带来108亿纽元贡献。
What's going on with the Reserve Bank?
Explainer - What on Earth is going on with the Reserve Bank and who is involved in the saga? Audio
Should taxpayers fund union delegate training?
The Labour Party is tentatively backing a policy proposal from the CTU, but the Workplace Relations Minister says it's "not an area of focus".
New bill allows Defence Force staff to fill in for people on strike
It would allow the Chief of Defence Force to sign off on having uniformed staff fill in for striking civilians.
Health NZ invited specific providers to join GP service, documents show
The health minister revealed plans for a 24/7 online GP service earlier this year.
NZ 'unequivocally condemns Iran's actions' - Peters
New Zealand is not following Australia's lead in expelling Iran's ambassador.
David Seymour's concerns over four-year term proposal
He says people are unlikely to vote for a change unless new limits are put on government powers. Audio
ACT pushes back against changes to four-year-term proposal
The select committee by majority recommends making changes to the proposal.
ACT MP seeks support for bill changing End of Life Choice Act
Todd Stephenson is looking across the aisle for help to change the bill.
Tāmaki Makaurau by-election: Early voting begins today
Early voting has started for the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election, with voters given two weeks to get to the ballot box before polls close.
Thirty suppliers vie to deliver government's school lunch programme
Cabinet previously decided non-intermediate primary schools would join the coalition's cheaper $3-a-meal approach next year.
Public health group report calls for wealth tax, cross-party focus on wellbeing
The committee, led by a former Green MP, says its report aims to review progress in New Zealand health since 2000 and looks ahead to improvements needed out to 2040.
Seahawks and Airbuses: Government reveals $2.7b planes and helicopters
Live: Judith Collins and Winston Peters have revealed the planes chosen to replace the Defence Force's ageing 757s, and a fleet of helicopters to be based on NZ's frigates.
Port of Auckland works first project to get consent under fast-track regime
The government is celebrating the first project to get consent under the coalition's fast-track regime.
Leadership rumour laughed off as Willis and Sepuloni clash
Analysis - Speaking on Morning Report opposite Labour's deputy, Nicola Willis interrupted again and again to ask about Labour's plan. Audio
'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Trevor Mallard's early exit as Irish Ambassador
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he has a reason to bring the former Speaker back to New Zealand early.
'Rewriting of history': Robertson stands by Covid era spending
The former Finance Minister is also rejecting the suggestion the last Labour government did not have enough real-world experience to run the country. Audio
New energy pricing rule will level playing field - Minister
The new rule requires generators to offer the same price to all retailers and cannot offer discounts, including to themselves.
Final cost of breaking South Korean ferry contract revealed
The bill is now more than $600 million, after another $144m was added to the scrapped iReX ferry project cost.
'Organised crime is organised. We are not', ministers told
It's calling for a "data lake" and tweaks to privacy laws so agencies and businesses can work together to help combat organised crime. Audio
Another RMA change passes in Parliament
This one focused on speeding up consenting while the government works on more a permanent replacement. Audio
'Playing politics': Health Minister slams striking workers
Health NZ claim 85 patients were affected, when a proposed strike was called off in Christchurch.
Coalition slams Labour ministers' no-show at public Covid hearing
Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson have all refused to appear, leading the Royal Commission to cancel next week's public hearing. Audio
Chlöe Swarbrick 'named' for refusing to leave Parliament
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer re-used the 'C-word' in Parliament in response, and Winston Peters spoke in Swarbrick's defence, despite voting to have her ejected.