The third reading on Wednesday saw passionate speeches both for and against the bill, which revives the alternative education model.
"In recent months, there has been a worrying increase in abuse and attacks on public transport workers," Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said.
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However, Nicola Willis says she would not have expected Peters to consult with other parties over a ministerial decision like that.
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A Government committed to data-based decisions has cut nearly 400 science roles, while the PM's own expert position has sat vacant for months.
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Simeon Brown is blaming the previous government for the skyrocketing bill for a new highway.
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Explainer - Why all the fuss about the coalition government's Treaty Principles Bill? What's it about and where will it all end up?
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But hospitality groups say it would be a welcome boost.
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is giving his post-Cabinet press conference at 4pm, joined by Finance and Public Service Minister Nicola Willis. Willis has...
The figures show a policy to move children out of "unsuitable dank motels" is working, minister claims.
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The Detail - The move to give police search powers in private homes to look for gang insignia has raised a mass of red flags with lawmakers.
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Top officials advised the Government it would cost $3 billion a year for New Zealand to reach the child poverty reduction target set by the last Government....
A plan by the previous government making businesses report publicly on their actions to address exploitation risks was deemed not to be a priority.
The Prime Minister seemed riled but Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says it's "not an F word".
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Green co-leader Chloe Swarbrick says the party welcomes the ruling and will now consider its next steps.
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The coalition's gang legislation - that bans patches in public - has passed into law.
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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has claimed Parliament is in a “state of decay”, taking issue with what he believes is a sharp decline in standards .
Educational leaders across the Aotearoa are standing against the government after last week’s announcement to amend Section 127 of the Education and Training Act.
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The Government is set to rush through a further last-minute amendment to its anti-gang legislation to ensure gang members do not try to side-step the ban by...
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Social services providers mix frustration over government funding cuts with optimism that they can weather the storm.
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The government has identified education and reducing violent crime as the biggest problem areas.
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The coalition has tightened its grip on power according to the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll , which showed the three parties of Government gaining a...
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Nicole McKee won't promise not to re-introduce banned semi-automatics, saying instead she's committed to listening to stakeholders.
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Supporters say the move will provide more clarity, but the Greens say it's the latest in "a series of assaults on workers' rights".
After many months of heated discussion, the controversial Bill has finally begun what is likely a doomed legislative journey. 1News explains what's next.
"It was horrific. It was heartbreaking. It was wrong," Christopher Luxon said.
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