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RNZ
The first official report from the Climate Change Commission has found the government needs to further reduce emissions to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement.
Stuff
The assessment tallies the cost of NZ doing more on the international stage — but says we have to do it.
Newshub
"We need transformational and lasting change to meet our targets."
RNZ
The Auditor-General is backing proposed new laws that aim to protect whistleblowers, particularly in the public sector.
Newsroom
Kirsten Corson: The Climate Change Commission will have lots to say about our cars and trucks this weekend, backed by science and the knowledge we need to get cracking.
RNZ
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have spoken for the first time.
Newsroom
Climate science is sounding a warning to our political leaders. Will they listen?
RNZ
A Muslim leader has held a hurried meeting with top officials about the government's nationwide series of hui on the mosque attacks.
Stuff
OPINION: In order for the Labour Government to do something about spiralling house prices, it needs to first decide what it actually wants to achieve.
Stuff
Our Trade Minister made a mistake when he waded into the China-Australia relationship.
Stuff
OPINION: The vaccine roll-out throws up plenty of ethical questions including whether certain demographics should get priority.
1 NEWS
The Government has issued a warning against other businesses selling or promoting services before completing the correct border paperwork.
RNZ
Analysis: Politics has started the year in a way that's almost certainly going to continue throughout 2021, dominated by Covid-19, vaccinations to save us from it, and the housing crisis, writes Peter Wilson.
Stuff
Unions and NGOs call for the removal of patent protections on vaccines, but some experts say logistics is the real issue.
Stuff
Ship in limbo 300 miles offshore after immigration officials refused visa exemptions for more than 60 hotel staff.
the Guardian
Navigating this yearâs Waitangi Day celebrations is proving a challenge for Jacinda Ardern amid fears of a Covid-19 outbreak
The Spinoff
An open letter to prime minister Jacinda Ardern, minister of foreign affairs Nanaia Mahuta and trade minister Damien O’Connor on supporting a People’s Vaccine Dear Prime Minister Ardern and Ministers Mahuta and O’Connor, The world has watched Aotearoa New Zealand’s remarkable response to Covid
Newsroom
Peter Dunne: Having ruled out significant tax changes, the Government looks gun-shy and bereft of ideas to address severe housing problems.
RNZ
Political pressure is mounting on the government to complete an urgent audit of the managed-isolation network after three recent returnees caught Covid-19 during their stay.
1 NEWS
An expert says the Government's messaging doesn't actually help people develop the habit of scanning.
Stuff
Damien O'Connor under fire for saying Australia could learn a thing or two from NZ about how to deal with China.
Newshub
Tracey Martin said New Zealand First no longer matched her values.
RNZ
National may be poised to roll back on a policy decision made 18 years ago - not to contest Māori electorate seats.
Stuff
The Government expects the standard will save drivers almost $7000 in fuel costs and bring down carbon emissions.
Stuff
National is talking, but is anyone listening?
RNZ Summer
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