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Hipkins questions why only Māori MPs rebuked over haka
11 Dec 2024A number of non-Māori were doing the haka from their seats during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill and haven't been referred by the Speaker, Chris Hipkins says. Audio
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New emissions plan still not on track to meet 2031-2035 climate targets
11 Dec 2024However the government's new plan moves the country closer to its crucial emissions budget for 2031-2035. Audio
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Rehoming greyhounds to be a 'special project', Winston Peters says
11 Dec 2024Some former racing dogs will be rehomed overseas.
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Advocates divided as government unveils Cook Strait ferry plan
11 Dec 2024Ahead of the announcement, transport advocates are divided over whether rail-enabled ferries are needed. Audio
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Watch: Climate Minister explains government's new emissions plan
11 Dec 2024Despite an 84m tonne gap needing to be filled to meet the first target under the Paris Agreement, Watts says he remains committed to the target.
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New poll: More Kiwis oppose Treaty Principles Bill than support
10 Dec 2024The poll also looked at how supportive of the bill different groups of voters were.
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Law rushed through to prevent greyhound owners killing their dogs
10 Dec 2024It comes after the government announced greyhound racing will be banned in New Zealand.
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'It shouldn't happen': Punishing employees for working to rule will lead to more strikes - CTU
10 Dec 2024Government plans to dock employee pay for industrial action will cause more full strikes and lead to greater division, the Council of Trade Unions says. Audio
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Legislation paves way to relax advertising rules for media
10 Dec 2024The government is moving to open up Sundays and public holidays for advertising on traditional media outlets.
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'Save our Mill' meeting offers glimmer of hope
10 Dec 2024Green MP Tamatha Paul says there's a feeling of determination in Tokoroa after last night's 'Save our Mill' meeting. Audio
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MPs referred to privileges committee for Treaty Principles Bill haka
10 Dec 2024MPs from Te Pāti Māori and Labour have been referred by the speaker for their "disorderly and disruptive" haka
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Hipkins doubles down on claim Health boss is 'cooking the books'
10 Dec 2024Verrall's comments were made under Parliamentary privilege, and she has not been prepared to repeat those claims since.
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Watch: Greyhound racing to be banned
10 Dec 2024Advocates says it's the "end of an era of exploitation" as Winston Peters announces the closure of the industry over "unacceptably high" injury rates.
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Ferry replacement to cost less than Labour's iRex - Christopher Luxon
10 Dec 2024The announcement is expected on Wednesday. Audio
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Sex education curriculum to be reviewed after critical report
10 Dec 2024Education Minister Erica Stanford said it was clear the status quo was not working and teachers needed more certainty.
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It's not 'locked and loaded', but longer boot camps on the cards
10 Dec 2024The coalition is considering extending the time some teenagers spend in boot camp residential facilities if it's likely they'll reoffend when sent back into the community.
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School sex ed plans derailed by bigotry, threats of violence
10 Dec 2024Schools should not be required to consult parents about the content of sexuality lessons, an ERO report says
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Health NZ's plan to stop or defer 136 IT projects
10 Dec 2024More than jobs are being cut by Health New Zealand's big data and digital cull, with the axing of more than 100 IT projects. Audio
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Nurses begin rolling strikes
10 Dec 2024Healthcare workers walk off the job again today as the nurses union's dispute with Health NZ over pay and resourcing continues.
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Plans to reintroduce pay deductions for partial strikes
9 Dec 2024The Workplace Relations minister has announced plans to reintroduce pay deductions for partial strikes, which were stopped under Labour in 2018.
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Support for Te Pāti Māori has surged in the latest One News Verian poll
9 Dec 2024Te Pāti Māori has seen the biggest movement in tonight's 1News-Verian poll, gaining three points and overtaking New Zealand First.
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Govt announces plan to increase banking competition
9 Dec 2024Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis say Kiwibank will be boosted with a capital raise.
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Live: Willis talks tough on banking sector
10 Dec 2024The government is promising a swathe of changes to bolster KiwiBank, and bring about more competition in the banking sector.
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ACT and Te Pāti Māori up in latest Taxpayers-Union Curia poll
9 Dec 2024The latest Taxpayers-Union Curia poll shows bumps for ACT and Te Pāti Māori after the hīkoi and introduction of the Treaty Principles Bill last month.
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