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Government rejects plan to bar cruise ships from Milford Sound
4 Jun 2025It has also given the thumbs down to a proposal to close the airstrip.
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Left bloc could turf coalition out of power - poll
4 Jun 2025And the leadership ratings in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll - taken after the Budget - are also bad news for the government Audio
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Most voters wanted consultation on pay equity, poll shows
4 Jun 2025Nearly two thirds of the public believe the government should have first sought feedback on the controversial change, the latest RNZ Reid Research poll shows. Audio
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98 road cone reports on hotline's first day
4 Jun 2025The 12-month pilot got underway on Tuesday, as part of the government's broader overhauls to health and safety.
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The coalition partner that's gained in the polls
4 Jun 2025Analysis: New Zealand First has achieved what National and ACT couldn't in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll. Audio
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New poll result builds on upward trend for Labour, Hipkins says
4 Jun 2025It's "encouraging" but there's still 18 months of hard work ahead to regain the Treasury benches, the Labour leader says. Audio
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Luxon dismisses international climate scientists as 'worthies'
3 Jun 2025But the Greens say New Zealand appears to be on "climate denial bandwagon".
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Major parties lose support while NZ First keeps rising - new poll
3 Jun 2025Support for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon remains steady.
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'I was frustrated': Bishop on music award comments
3 Jun 2025"It's not about Stan Walker ... It was just the sort of politicisation of it," the Cabinet Minister says after declaring "what a load of crap" during a Aotearoa Music Awards performance. Audio
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Smoking rates plateau bucking downward trend
3 Jun 2025Serious doubts are being raised about New Zealand's ability to achieve its ambitious Smokefree 2025 goal. Audio
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NZ setting up a space squadron, Defence Minister tells summit
3 Jun 2025Judith Collin told those at the inter-governmental conference the Air Force's 62 Squadron would be reactivated.
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Fireworks ban petition presented to Parliament
3 Jun 2025More 90,000 humans - and tens of thousands of animals - signed a petition in support of a ban on the public sale of fireworks. Audio
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WorkSafe shifts focus from enforcement to advice in deep restructure
3 Jun 2025The minister says a "culture of fear" about the agency needs to change. Audio
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Universities will be weakened by Budget focus on STEM and science - professor
3 Jun 2025The Budget allowed an emergency two-year four percent funding boost to lapse. Audio
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WorkSafe changes will deter employees from raising concerns - CTU
3 Jun 2025The government is shifting WorkSafe's priorities from enforcement, to giving more advice. Audio
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Luxon 'comfortable' with Bishop's response after music awards 'rant'
3 Jun 2025The PM says the senior Cabinet minister had already corrected himself and said he should have kept his thoughts to himself. Audio
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Collins refuses to apologise to Lake Alice survivor
2 Jun 2025Karilyn Wildbore wanted the former justice minister to admit she was wrong telling the United Nations there was no "state torture" in NZ.
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'I've had a wonderful life': 90 years of Jim Bolger
1 Jun 2025He reflected on the last nine decades of his life on Sunday Morning - after having celebrated with a "big gathering" of family, friends, and neighbours. Audio
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'I didn't flinch in my duty' - Ruth Richardson
2 Jun 2025She's one of two former finance ministers appointed Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King's Birthday Honours.
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Seymour largely nostalgic in first speech as Deputy PM
1 Jun 2025Speaking to ACT Party faithful he recalled "the wicked old days" when ACT's support hovered near 1 percent and survival seemed uncertain.
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Categories and strategy: The path of Parliament's members' bills
1 Jun 2025The House chats with senior MPs about the political strategy behind members' bills.
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'What a load of crap': Chris Bishop seen 'ranting' during Stan Walker performance
31 May 2025Renowned musician Don McGlashan confronted the Cabinet minister over his comments at the event on Thursday night.
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Aquaculture animal welfare code 'anti-Kiwi' - Oceans and Fisheries Minister
1 Jun 2025Shane Jones has ruled out the idea of a code to protect farmed fish, following SPCA calls for one.
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Porirua residents to decide on super-council
2 Jun 2025Pacific leaders have voiced concerns that the model could dilute local representation unless equity and cultural voices are prioritised.
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