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'Stake in the ground' as Labour makes pricey promises
2 Dec 2024The Opposition held its party conference in Christchurch over the weekend. Audio
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Government happy to 'divide the country' - Hipkins
2 Dec 2024The coalition wants to divide NZ along ethnic and economic lines, Chris Hipkins says, and he wants to be the leader who brings it together. Video, Audio
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Delay in releasing fast-track info prompts complaint to Ombudsman
2 Dec 2024The documents were to be released in November, but may now not be released until 20 December - after the bill progresses to its next stage. Audio
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Crown-Māori relations 'probably worse' than a year ago - Luxon
1 Dec 2024There is "more division" nowadays, PM says, but blames much of that on the previous Labour government. Video
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Hipkins pledges to 'make this first one-term National government'
1 Dec 2024Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has pledged if elected in 2026 to resume SmokeFree Aotearoa, complete Dunedin Hospital's rebuild and said NZ would not join AUKUS. Video
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Parliament ending with intense scrutiny
1 Dec 2024There are just five House sitting days of Parliament left, which will feel like a warm down after what happens prior - five tough days of government scrutiny, with help from a watchdog. Audio
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Māori lawyer goes viral for educating people on Treaty Principles Bill
29 Nov 2024Riana Te Ngahue's bite-sized breakdowns of complex Māori issues are educating audiences far beyond Aotearoa.
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Crown failed to follow process in Māori Health Authority disestablishment
29 Nov 2024The Waitangi Tribunal has released the first part of its inquiry and found the Crown did not follow robust policy processes. Audio
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How did Health NZ spend $72m on a single IT project?
30 Nov 2024Analysis - RNZ's Phil Pennington digs into how a single costly project is a test case for what can go wrong in infrastructure project planning.
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'Organised hate campaign' - Jackson takes aim at Seymour, Luxon and Treaty bill
30 Nov 2024Speaking at the Labour Party annual conference, Willie Jackson criticised the coalition leaders for their respective roles in the Treaty Principles Bill.
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City Rail Link: French executives to fly to NZ as officials raise concerns over costs
30 Nov 2024French executives will be flying to New Zealand to discuss the timing and budget of the Auckland City Rail project after concerns from officials about its deadline.
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'Winning back hearts and minds': Hipkins seeks change ahead of 2026 election
30 Nov 2024New Zealanders have lost faith in Labour, and "we need to reconnect with a much broader range of Kiwis", the party leader says.
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Call for children to have an advocate in relationship break-ups
30 Nov 2024The difference between a stable home and being in crisis can be as simple as the loss of a job or a relationship break-up, advocate Mark Henaghan says. Audio
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Watch: Disciplinary process to follow Manawanui sinking inquiry
29 Nov 2024The $100m vessel was insured for salvaging operations but not replacement.
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Health Minister criticises officials for submission opposing McDonald's
Shane Reti has taken a swipe at the National Public Health Service, saying it should be focused on prioritising serious public health issues.
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3000 join Māori electoral roll after Treaty hīkoi
26 Nov 2024New Electoral Commission data shows 2262 people changed from the general roll to the Māori roll, and there were 862 new enrolments.
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Watch: Luxon rules out reconsidering Māori Health Authority
29 Nov 2024The Prime Minister says it is not true to say Maori were not consulted.
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Review shows Healthy Homes are ... good for health
A Healthy Homes Initiative review shows every dollar spent led to $5 in health savings in the following five years, fewer hospitalisations and less school absenteeism.
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Government to appeal long running Māori land dispute
29 Nov 2024A High Court ruling would see iwi at the top of the South Island entitled to thousands of hectares of land and millions of dollars.
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Treasury's scathing assessment of major project planning
29 Nov 2024The Government has been handed a grim warning as it struggles with how to pay for billions of dollars worth of roads, hospitals, courthouses and water projects. Audio
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Health NZ spent $72m on contractors for one project
29 Nov 2024And the big spend on external hires is set to continue next year, despite the ministry planning to cut up to 1500 staff. Audio
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Who is New Zealand's best ever prime minister?
29 Nov 2024The Detail looks at the good, the bad and the grumpy of the 23 past prime ministers of New Zealand.
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'A strong message': Kiwi parents want social media ban for youngsters too - expert
29 Nov 2024Most New Zealand parents would support following Australia's example and banning social media for young people, an expert says. Audio
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'Science sector falling behind': Nanogirl Labs pulls the plug
29 Nov 2024Cuts in government funding and sponsorship have led to the popular science education programme becoming unsustainable, its co-founder says. Audio
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