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Prime Minister speaks to six world leaders about trade upheaval
Further conversations about US President Donald Trump's tariffs are also expected.
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'Watch this space': Seymour on if voted down Treaty Principles Bill will return
10 Apr 2025While the Treaty Principles Bill was defeated on Thursday, the ACT leader indicated it would not be the end.
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Te Pāti Māori to run candidates in general seats at next election
10 Apr 2025Co-leader Rawiri Waititi made the announcement after the Treaty Principles Bill was voted down.
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Damning study of online abuse of female MPs shows urgent legal reform needed
10 Apr 2025Recently released research found online threats of physical and sexual violence have caused those MPs to feel fearful, anxious and distressed.
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Greyhounds trot on Parliament grounds as racing ban looms
10 Apr 2025With 3000 dogs needing to be rehomed as the racing ban looms, Greyhounds for Pets brought its campaign to the feet of Parliament. Audio
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Watch: Te Pati Māori film crew ejected from public gallery
10 Apr 2025A livestream broadcast to Toitū Te Tiriti social media pages within Parliament was abruptly cut short after being supposedly barred from entering the gallery.
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Watchdog warns of reputational damage from failure to meet Treaty settlement obligations
10 Apr 2025The Auditor-General has criticised the public sector over a lack of planning, monitoring and accountability for keeping to commitments laid down in Treaty settlement laws.
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US tariffs 'confronting' for New Zealand businesses, Christopher Luxon says
10 Apr 2025The Prime Minister is hitting the phones with world leaders about the new trading environment as the United States retaliates against China by hiking tariffs to 125 percent.
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National minister heralds 'cremation day' for Treaty bill
10 Apr 2025The controversial legislation is heading for a vote at its second reading today, and looks set to go no further. Audio
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Health NZ looks to axe jobs from team that brings in millions
10 Apr 2025The team is dedicated to clawing back over-payments, hunting down fraud and auditing. Audio
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10% US tariff on NZ looks set to remain, officials clarifying
10 Apr 2025The Finance Minister says diplomats are working "at pace" to figure out the situation.
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Winston Peters declines Benjamin Doyle's invitation to speak directly
10 Apr 2025The New Zealand First leader instead suggested the Green MP should speak to police about their private social media posts. Audio
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Luxon talks to world leaders as Trump pauses tariffs
10 Apr 2025The Prime Minister says he will speak to world leaders today about working together to maintain free trade. Audio
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Baby formula industry battles against online advertising ban
10 Apr 2025The industry body representing the companies even met with NZ diplomats in Geneva to raise its concerns about marketing restrictions.
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Charity takes legal action over government's 'failure' to protect rarest dolphins
10 Apr 2025It says a threat management plan isn't protecting critically endangered Hector's and Māui dolphins.
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National MP part of underground sect investigated by FBI
9 Apr 2025A National Party politician who is part of a secretive sect being probed for historical child sexual abuse says he had a happy upbringing in the group.
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Inland Revenue calls in debt collector Baycorp in crackdown
10 Apr 2025If you owe money to Inland Revenue, you might soon be contacted by Baycorp, chasing it.
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MPI's consultant spend halved, still $40m in FY2024
9 Apr 2025Government departments and agencies were ordered to find savings last year, including salaried and contracted staff.
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New procurement rules urge wool use in govt buildings
9 Apr 2025The government says the move aims to provide opportunities for local wool producers.
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'I refuse to be disappeared by hate' - Green MP
9 Apr 2025Benjamin Doyle has broken their silence for the first time since coming under intense scrutiny for their social media history.
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National MP James Meager leaves committee chair role
9 Apr 2025Andrew Bayly will take up the role as Justice Committee chair.
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A Question Time scavenger hunt
9 Apr 2025Arguments, inferences, imputations, epithets… Many things are banned in Parliament's Question Time. The House goes on a scavenger hunt for them.
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Peters at 80: 50 years of political comebacks
9 Apr 2025Analysis: Like a Pied Piper in a double-breasted pinstripe suit, he led the disgruntled all the way to the ballot box at the last election, Grant Duncan writes.
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'Shoot me': Retiring MP dismisses prospect of Wellington mayoralty bid
9 Apr 2025Former Cabinet minister David Parker has signalled his retirement from Parliament in May - but not to enter local politics. Audio
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Ministry of Social Development to use basic AI to regrant benefits
9 Apr 2025Opponents fear a potential law change will create a loophole allowing AI to cut benefits and impose sanctions, which the ministry denies.
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Wellington council fights speed limit reversals: 'This is stupid policy'
9 Apr 2025Wellington city councillors will seek an exemption from the government's speed limit reversal rules.
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'Increasingly vulnerable' - Warning over rise of organised crime in NZ
9 Apr 2025An advisory group has told the associate police minister New Zealand is "losing the fight" against organised crime.
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'There should always be a human in charge': Minister on killer drones
9 Apr 2025Judith Collins has given the NZ military permission to acquire the drones but with conditions attached.
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