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Newshub
Collins described it as "one of the most hyped announcements for sometime" which delivered "nothing new".
1 NEWS
Mayor Phil Goff says the increase is crucial to keep infrastructure investment up.
Newsroom
Trapped by two-year-long delays in visa applications, unable to work or study, young immigrants pin their hopes on Government rule changes this week.
The Spinoff
We don’t know exactly when it’ll happen, but we can be pretty sure that it will. So who will be the next leader of the National party after Judith Collins goes? The polls don’t lie – current National leader Judith Collins is extremely unpopular. Her party is languishing in the high-20s, and only
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Predictable “News”: Expecting the mainstream media to acknowledge its own deficiencies as the supposed protector and facilitator of democra...
Newshub
"I think her days are numbered."
The Spinoff
While many New Zealanders will be keenly awaiting the government's budget, according to data provided by Aro Digital, what the government invests in does not always correspond with the interests of the people. This Thursday is budget day, when the government will announce to New Zealand how much
RNZ
Immigration is in for a shake up but the details are still unclear with critics slating the government's latest message as confusing and worrying.
RNZ
Political Roundup - This week's Budget is a chance for the government to take the crisis of inequality seriously. A big boost to benefits would be the most effective way, Dr Bryce Edwards writes.
RNZ
Ngāi Tahu is rejecting National's claim that it will take over 50 percent ownership of water assets in the South Island.
Newshub
Newshub can reveal National hasn't done internal polling since the election.
Newshub
"We are determined not to return to the pre-COVID status quo."
Stuff
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will travel to Queenstown to meet Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in two weeks time.
1 NEWS
Chris Hipkins told 1 NEWS the Government is reducing the time to pay bills from 90 days to 30.
RNZ
National MPs are backing their leader Judith Collins following last night's dire political poll and have endorsed her persistent claims that the government is pursuing a "separatist" agenda.
The Spinoff
The ‘segregationist’ rhetoric was a desperate tactic by the National leader and last night’s Newshub poll issued a thundering fail grade. Before, MPs were inclined to hold off on any change. Now, the risk calculus has changed. The enduring image of the National Party campaign in the general elec
NZ Herald
National's leader says people are pleased the party is holding the Government to account.
RNZ
A look at what's in the aspirational He Puapua document, currently being used to stir racial disharmony.
Stuff
OPINION: If you're thinking of moving to New Zealand, it's migrant beware.
1 NEWS
National's leader says several South Island mayors are concerned.
NZ Herald
Climate Change Minister James Shaw made the pre-Budget announcement to lower emissions.
RNZ
A souvenir shop owner wants the government to learn from Australia and offer rental support to businesses struggling because of the pandemic.
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Stuff reports: The Government was left with a $47 million contingency in its $6.8 billion NZ Upgrade transport package after $211 million worth of rail projects were put into the package at the last minute. This was despite repeated warnings from officials the contingency might be too small to pay for any cost blowouts. A […]
Newsroom
The Immigration Minister will on Monday outline policy changes to prioritise high-skilled migrants, while thousands of 'non-priority' skilled migrants wait in limbo for a future in New Zealand
Māori Television
The Associate Housing Minister was responding to the release of the second progress report on the government's homelessness action plan.
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