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Government accused of 'fence-sitting' on Palestinian statehood
12 Aug 2025The government will decide next month whether to recognise Palestine as a state. Audio
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Here's what was in Peters' letter to UN Rapporteur on Indigenous Rights
11 Aug 2025The Foreign Minister's response to a UN official raising concerns about the government's approach is far milder than the one initially sent by ACT leader David Seymour.
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Restaurant Association concerned many hospo positions left off list of new visas
12 Aug 2025The Restaurant Association is concerned about workforce shortages after many of its jobs were left off the list of new visas. Audio
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Government urged to provide subsidies to replace gas heaters
A subsidy scheme for homeowners to replace gas and inefficient heaters with heat pumps would save the country $1.5 billion a year, the Green Building Council says. Audio
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Govt employee on trial for possessing Christchurch mosque shootings video
11 Aug 2025The employee's lawyer said he thought he could transfer it from his work phone to his personal phone.
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Support grows for Labour, but not enough to govern - latest poll
11 Aug 2025Labour's support has surged in the latest TVNZ political poll out tonight, but the coalition government would still have the numbers to govern.
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'She would be appalled': Great grandson of NZ's first female MP on pay equity changes
11 Aug 2025He was one of dozens of submitters who presented at the unofficial People's Select Committee. Audio
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Luxon confident Cabinet can come to unified decision on Palestine
11 Aug 2025The Prime Minister talks recognising Palestine as a state as poll shows the government is struggling to make headway.
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Peters promises decision on Palestinian statehood next month
11 Aug 2025The move comes as Australia's PM Anthony Albanese confirms Australia will recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN.
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Greens look to be tail wagging the dog - should Labour worry?
11 Aug 2025Analysis: If Labour's manifesto remains light on detail for too long, the Greens could end up setting the agenda and the terms of debate by default.
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Greens demand electorates' Māori names be brought back
11 Aug 2025The party has launched a petition after the Rongotai electorate was changed to Wellington Bays. Audio
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'Got to keep doing everything we can': Luxon on fixing economy
11 Aug 2025It comes as Labour edges ahead of National in the Taxpayers Curia Opinion poll. Audio
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New political poll predicts hung Parliament
11 Aug 2025The Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll also puts Christopher Luxon level with Labour's Chris Hipkins in preferred prime minister ratings.
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Green Party calls to rally, get organised for 2026 election
10 Aug 2025Co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson have visited communities throughout the country, as part of a nationwide roadshow.
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Parliament's cross-partisan powerhouse and the new law that undermines it
10 Aug 2025One of Parliament's quiet, powerful committees is opposition-led and cross-partisan, but a new law from ACT may undermine that.
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Aus, NZ PMs reiterate positions on Palestinian statehood
9 Aug 2025This year's talks have included the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Palestinian statehood, as well as security, defence and economic challenges closer to home.
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'No point being right' if Greens can't make change - Swarbrick
9 Aug 2025The party gathers for its annual meeting this weekend, desperate to build voters' trust before next year's election.
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Jones looks to coal as businesses grapple with gas shortage
8 Aug 2025Big industrial gas users met with Minister Shane Jones to discuss the problems with securing an affordable supply. Audio
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'Treasury spin': Hipkins dismisses criticism of Covid-19 overspending
9 Aug 2025Treasury says the Labour government overspent during the pandemic against official advice.
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Fury as ministry cans kids book for too many Māori words
8 Aug 2025"Our members see this move as an act of white supremacy. It's an act of racism," says Te Akatea, the Māori Principals' Association. Audio
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Primary industries explore gene tech opportunities
8 Aug 2025Many scientists say the effective near 30-year ban on the use of gene technologies has held them back from progress.
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Police investigate new complaint against former ACT Party president
9 Aug 2025Tim Jago was jailed for two and a half years last year after being convicted of sexually abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s.
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Labour MP defiant after ignoring education minister's NCEA offer
8 Aug 2025Labour's education spokesperson rejected offers to engage with the government about education reforms, saying she does not see it as a missed opportunity.
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Minister, OT hail boot camp success despite majority reoffending
Seven of the 10 young men involved in the controversial boot camp pilot reoffended, Oranga Tamariki says.
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