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Antony Blinken is heading down under. The US Secretary of State’s visit to New Zealand and Australia this week comes as the two countries jointly host the FIFA Women’s World Cup. New Zealand foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta has highlighted the potential for ‘good old-fashioned sports diplomacy’
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will jet into the Kiwi capital Wellington today for defence and economic talks with his New Zealand counterpart Chris Hipkins.
As his contemporaries flounder, the prime minister finds himself in a lonely position, regardless of the election result.
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Minister for the Public Service, Andrew Little, has announced a lead operational agency will be established to strengthen New Zealand’s cyber security readiness and response. The Minister said cyber security threats to New Zealand were growing in scale and sophistication. “We’re committed to staying ahead of the hackers, to protect communities, businesses and our public […]
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"I think we'll be able to do it a little bit sooner."
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Menedez March said incidents like these have always been used for political scoring.
The National Party says a chaotic Government is getting more divided all the time with the latest schism over tax policy
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Māori MPs are speaking in support of Kiritapu Allan, and have questioned if the culture of Parliament contributed to her mental health issues.
Newsroom
The Government unexpectedly announced on Tuesday evening that it would follow the Climate Change Commission's advice on the country's carbon market.
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OPINION: How anyone can stay well-adjusted, healthy and happy in politics is beyond me. Parliament is not an easy or forgiving place, and sadly it’s getting worse.
New Zealand First is pledging to “Take back our country” from what Peters says are ‘elite Māori’ who are obsessed with their own projects.“
The resignation of Kiritapu Allan has raised concerns over whether enough support is being given to female Māori MPs in Parliament.
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Barbara Edmonds became the new Minister of Revenue in a reshuffle.
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The Green Party's promise to abolish perpetual leases under a new policy has been welcomed by the beneficiary owner of locked-up East Coast land.
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"He is trying to act as though he has not lost control."
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It was a parliamentary stunt that backfired, writes Lloyd Burr.
In preparation for October's general election thousands have taken advantage of the new opportunity to swap between the Māori or general roll.
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The former justice minister says she has let her electorate down, her party down and all those who relied on her.
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Kiri Allan resigned as Justice Minister after crashing her car and being arrested.
Democracy Project
Electoral calculation was surely at the centre of Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ unfortunate decision to keep flailing Minister Kiri Allan on in her job when alarm bells were going off about her integrity and mental health. That decision has now led to tragedy for both the former Minister and a Gover
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Kiritapu Allan was one of Labour's most promising MPs. Her boss said she was "at the top of her game", but on Sunday night that all changed.
Newsroom
The time taken by Kiri Allan to consider her political future will be brief, the outcome inevitable. She won't be the only Labour MP contemplating her future, argues Jonathan Milne.
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Comment: It’s impossible to know what was going through Kiri Allan’s head when she crashed into a car and refused to accompany police on Sunday night. Such is the complexity of mental illness that it may be some time before Allan even pieces together her actions.
'This job really pushes you to your limit. Spiritually, physically, mentally. It’s a very uncomfortable environment.'
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Leaders of both National and the Greens say it was untenable for Allan to remain as justice minister.
Newsroom
In the lead-up to this year's general election, Newsroom has curated a page of charts and graphics with the key information you need about the state of the campaign.
RNZ
Promises, promises: it’s easy to forget which party has pledged what. Welcome to RNZ’s go-to guide for party policy ahead of the 14 October election day. We’ll keep updating this guide as policies are rolled out - but some may be delayed, or too vague to be worth mentioning.
Your voice is important and you can help shape the outcome for all New Zealanders by putting your views before Parliament. Be sure to have your say so Parliament is better informed.
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