Newshub
"Ha! That's the funniest thing yet," said National leader Judith Collins.
Newshub
Given the funding was not Hipkins' to dish out, he couldn't have given it any kind of sign-off.
RNZ
Greens leader James Shaw has been under the cosh for his Green School decision, but what's going on behind the scenes and will it cost votes? Social media rears it's sulky head, vaccination lies and debate over 'the single source of truth'. Plus, is Winston Peters in cabinet or not?
National's 'First 1000 days ' policy includes more flexibility around paid parental leave.
The Spinoff
Just because few parties have released LGBTQI+ policies doesn't mean the rainbow community won't hold them to account. A new policy tool highlights the rainbow policies that matter this year, and which parties support them. “For Queer people, politics is personal – we neither have the luxury nor
Kiwiblog
Bernard Hickey writes at Newsroom: Just like KiwiBuild, Auckland Light Rail, the Capital Gains Tax and effective climate change policies, this Government got bogged down in a welter of working grou…
The Spinoff
The global trophy cabinet swells for the NZ prime minister with a silver in the UK magazine Prospect’s ranking. While you might not guess it by listening to, say, Mike Hosking, the star of Jacinda Ardern continues to shine bright in the international firmament. Not only has the Nobel winning e
RNZ
NZNO says its members are "extremely disappointed and frustrated" at the lack of action to date and that the problem does require the government to get involved.
The Spinoff
Welcome to The Spinoff’s live updates for September 3, bringing you the latest on New Zealand news and the Covid-19 pandemic. The whole country is now in alert level two, with extra restrictions in Auckland. Official information here. Contact me at stewart@thespinoff.co.nz 8.00pm: The day in sum T
The Spinoff
Just because few parties have released LGBTQI+ policies doesn't mean the rainbow community won't hold them to account. A new policy tool highlights the rainbow policies that matter this year, and which parties support them. “For Queer people, politics is personal – we neither have the luxury nor
Stuff
"Why?" whispered Micaela Pinkerton-Stothers' father as he cradled her lifeless body on a cold July morning. The question is as urgent as ever.
Newsroom
A new report has again singled out NZ as one of the worst countries in the rich world to be a child.
RNZ
Dozens of infrastructure projects were awaiting approval when Greens co-leader James Shaw put his foot down on funding for a private Taranaki school.
Newshub
The doctored photo of the PM made it look like it was posted by Judith Collins' husband.
The Standard
Pollwatch returns, with a Labour majority government no longer a complete certainty, and with another poor result for National.
The Spinoff
Shane Reti has emerged in recent weeks as the opposition's most capable communicator in the age of Covid-19. Justin Giovannetti speaks with 'Dr Shane' about the changes he's brought to National and how he'd seek to improve New Zealand's response to the coronavirus. The National Party's path to ef
Newsroom
Unlike with the original lockdowns in late March, the Government moved too softly and slowly on CovidCard. It may have cost the economy $2b, writes Bernard Hickey
The Spinoff
In the second episode of Conversations that Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take we examine and discuss the detail and implications of the upcoming cannabis legalisation and control referendum. The debate around whether or not cannabis should be legalised for recreational use in this country is a lo
Stuff
OPINION: James Shaw's apology for the Green School fiasco was genuine and heartfelt, but raises big questions for the future of shovel-ready projects.
www.politik.co.nz
By Richard Harman - September 2, 2020
RNZ
National Party leader Judith Collins says Green Party co-leader James Shaw should resign over his mistake approving a $11.7 million grant for Taranaki Green School.
Newsroom
NZ's poverty problem risks becoming a catastrophe in the wake of the pandemic. Shane Te Pou argues the new government can't afford to take the incrementalist approach so far favoured on both sides of the aisle.
Newshub
Some beneficiaries are set to lose more than $60 from their weekly pay next month.
Newshub
Most people who have ever used cannabis want it legalised, a new poll has found.
RNZ
The National Party says the government has been too slow to roll out bluetooth technology for contact tracing.
