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Opposition 'astounded' over ferry plan 'omnishambles'
12 Dec 2024The government's latest announcement has prompted calls for Nicola Willis to resign. Audio
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Military staff Christmas leave cancelled to cover strikes
12 Dec 2024Defence Minister Judith Collins has invoked a rarely-used power to fill holes left by striking civilian staff. Audio
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Coalition 'wasted a whole year' on ferries - Maritime Union
12 Dec 2024"This would have to be, if not the number one, then the number two biggest political clanger of the last 20 or 30 years." Audio
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An 'embarrassing' pay gap, and the government's plan to fix it
12 Dec 2024Despite a law against paying employees differently based on their gender, we've still got a gender pay gap. A new bill could help.
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Family and sexual violence: Government's action plan makes little progress
12 Dec 2024Nationwide efforts to combat family and sexual violence are not getting results, with government agencies blamed for poor access to services. Audio
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Greyhound rehoming plan 'unrealistic and not achievable' - trainer
11 Dec 2024A long-time greyhound trainer says the government's ban on racing is a disaster, and its rehoming timeframe impossible. Audio
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Pacific presiders: Parliament hosts Pacific speakers and clerks
11 Dec 2024Speakers and clerks traded the warm shores of the South Pacific for Wellington's spring and a week of networking and learning, with a dose of casual diplomacy.
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Ferry plan reveal leaves ocean of questions
11 Dec 2024The coalition has announced its alternative ferry replacement project, but many questions remain around the specific details.
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Labour has lost confidence in Speaker of the House, it says
11 Dec 2024Gerry Brownlee took the rare step of disagreeing with the Clerk and the Assistant Speaker on Tuesday.
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Seymour's comments on ferry plan 'unhelpful', Peters says
11 Dec 2024Nicola Willis won't say how much the plan will cost. Winston Peters has been made "Minister for Rail". And Labour says there's still "no more information about what they're actually going to do".
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Parliamentary petition calls for inquiry into Chinese interference
11 Dec 2024Members of a pro-democracy group have delivered a petition calling for a government inquiry into Chinese interference in NZ and the Pacific.
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Watch live: Luxon faces questions over ferry plan
12 Dec 2024The Prime Minister's comments come a day after the government announced its alternative ferry replacement project, which has been criticised for a lack of specific detail.
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Brownlee overrules Clerk, Assistant Speaker over Fast-Track bill
11 Dec 2024A legal academic says the bill has gone through very poor lawmaking, and late changes undermine the select committee.
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Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protests converge at Parliament
11 Dec 2024Police had set up a barricade between the two sides of the lawn.
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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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