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Dunedin hospital: Warning given just before cutbacks
30 Nov 2024Doctors warned that scaling down plans for the new hospital risked leaving it in a "clinically precarious state" - just two days before the government announced its cutbacks.
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Peter Kaye, the father of former National MP Nikki Kaye, has died
29 Nov 2024The prominent lawyer, who was in poor health, has died just days after his daughter.
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Privatising health care 'not my overt policy' - Shane Reti
29 Nov 2024The Health Minister wants to work more closely with the private sector to cut waiting lists - but insists that is not a step towards privatisation.
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Expert sounds alarm on health sector cuts as Covid inquiry lands
29 Nov 2024The report - which recommended building public health capacity - arrives as thousands of jobs are being culled in the sector. Audio
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Survivors deflated as government misses abuse in care deadline
29 Nov 2024The Royal Commission gave the government until last Sunday to publish responses to its 138 recommendations. That has now been and gone. Audio
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Effective opposition and tax - Labour's year of 'listening'
29 Nov 2024Analysis: The party is meeting in Christchurch this weekend to begin paving its path to the 2026 campaign.
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Winston Peters announces new sanctions against Russia
28 Nov 2024Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced new chemical weapons and missiles sanctions against Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
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Hipkins reacts to Royal Commission of Inquiry report
28 Nov 2024Labour Leader and former Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was the minister in charge of the Covid-19 response.
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Government releases Covid Royal Commission report
28 Nov 2024The report highlighted how the early use of lockdowns and other restrictions helped prevent widespread infection however the government was not well prepared.
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Watch: Luxon announces boost to maths and reading support
28 Nov 2024The Prime Minister and Education Minister say more schools will have access to a trained structured literacy teacher
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Taranaki adopts 'adapt or perish' catchcry
28 Nov 2024The region is being urged to diversify its economy, in a development action plan launched today.
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The cost of losing GE-free labelling on primary exports
A new report suggests they could be reduced by up to $10-20 billion in revenue each year.
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Live exports a bad look for NZ, port workers union says
The Maritime Union also has zero faith in government assurances of a gold standard for ships used for the trade. Audio
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Reserve Bank cuts the Official Cash Rate by 50 points to 4.25%
27 Nov 2024The cut brings the cash rate to its lowest level since November 2022. Audio
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The rule change likely to hit property investors harder
27 Nov 2024Debt-to-income rules are likely to hit investors harder than first-home buyers, as interest rates fall further over the coming year.
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'Bit of a shock': Luxon's limo struck by police car
28 Nov 2024An investigation has been launched after the incident.
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Tunnel and bridge options in $22 billion Waitematā plan
28 Nov 2024A newly released Treasury investment report suggests both a tunnel and second bridge to relieve pressure on the Harbour Bridge.
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NZ-made drones can help cope with security threats - Collins
28 Nov 2024The Defence Minister says it makes sense for the armed forces to tap more into the local high technology industry to counter growing threats. Audio
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Conservative US commentator denied NZ visa
28 Nov 2024Candace Owens, who was previously refused entry to Australia, had applied for a Entertainers Work Visa.
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Shortsighted, 'shameful' and 'ludicrous': Anger as more health jobs axed
28 Nov 2024Plans to cut nearly 1500 jobs at Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora have been met with outrage by health sector leaders. Audio
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OCR cut: 'We are on the right path' - Luxon
The PM and his Finance Minister have hailed the OCR cut, saying it's got New Zealand headed in the right direction.
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Government turns to tech firms to boost NZDF
28 Nov 2024A rapidly deteriorating global security environment has spurred the government to reach out to high-tech companies to boost the Defence Force. Audio
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Watch: First new charter school will open in Christchurch
27 Nov 2024"This is just the beginning. I hope to see many more," David Seymour says, announcing Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki.
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Seymour's acknowledgement of rangatiratanga raises 'a whole lot of questions'
27 Nov 2024The ACT leader's position on the South Island shows his bill is "unworkable", says a legal expert.
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