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His son Logan told him he was gay three years ago, but Smith said he already knew his views were wrong. Keep Reading
In the report, the government is required to include strategies to recognise and mitigate the impact, on iwi/Māori, of reducing emissions and increasing... Keep Reading
New Zealand's emissions reduction targets and proposed emissions budgets should be the floor of our ambition, not the ceiling. Keep Reading
The nurses' union and district health boards have confirmed they are heading back to the negotiating table following yesterday's mass strike. Keep Reading
Grant Robertson said the Government was totally committed to getting back to the negotiating table. Keep Reading
Greenpeace says there is still a cow-shaped hole in both the Climate Change Commission’s advice and the Government’s approach to climate action, following the release of the Commission’s finalised climate plan. Keep Reading
Cabinet's decision to change course on an independent monitor for Oranga Tamariki is being criticised by the Children’s Commissioner, who questions whether the role will be truly independent. Keep Reading
Labour MP Phil Twyford says he didn't know about the donor's public anti-Semitic rhetoric about the March 15 attacks, despite having a long-standing relationship with him. Keep Reading
She says while it was "not a good experience" for many Maori, it was better to be colonised by the British than other nations. Keep Reading
Critics have hammered the Climate Change Commission's agriculture goals, saying it has missed the mark on methane targets. Keep Reading
As they said they would, the Government has today released the full advice from the Climate Commission, taking into account all the submissions and all the big fat evidence. Keep Reading
The Climate Change Commission's plan will change life in Aotearoa. Here's how. Keep Reading
Climate Commission recommends shift to electric cars, large-scale agricultural reform and an end to reliance on gas in homes Keep Reading
It comes as the government is cancelling additional infrastructure projects including the Mill Road motorway upgrade through southern Auckland from Drury to... Keep Reading
The ACT Party says the government's being asked to "ban and ban and tax its way out of climate change" by the Climate Commission. Keep Reading
It's urging the Government to encourage electric vehicles - even though it could cost more than 2000 mechanics their jobs. Keep Reading
What are some of the key potential changes to keep an eye out for in today's package of advice from the Climate Change Commission? Keep Reading
Tone Deaf? From a party-political point of view (and what other point of view should a National Party MP be taking?) Paul Goldsmith’s comme... Keep Reading
Judith Collins still supports her party president, Peter Goodfellow, despite questions surrounding the quality of National Party candidates and party culture recently. Keep Reading
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Labour Party MP Stuart Nash raked in nearly $50k in big money donations for last year’s election – including at least $25,500 from people who could benefit from decisions he makes as the new minister in charge of forestry and regional development. Keep Reading
Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants will be picking up placards and striking for up to eight hours on Wednesday. Here's everything you need to know about the strike. Keep Reading
The Retirement Commissioner is recommending the goverment urgently review the laws around retirement villages to better protect the elderly. Keep Reading
The majority of the country's nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are going on strike on Wednesday. Keep Reading
It's been another messy day for National, with party president refusing to step down over failed vetting of Jake Bezzant. Keep Reading
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