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Parts of the coalition Government’s curriculum changes were labelled “unachievable” in its own official documents, as it was unable to meet a self-imposed...
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Analysis: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be juggling disappointment and elation when announcing his election-year Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday.
It comes ahead of the departure of Judith Collins and Shane Reti, who are currently two National ministers in Luxon's government.
Fired Up Stilettos alleged its chairperson had been put through a disrespectful interview process when applying to become a candidate for the party.
Pressure is mounting over proposed Māori media funding cuts, as iwi radio stations warn of significant impacts across the sector and the Government defends its position.
NZ Herald
The Government has again cut the number of new homes potentially enabled by Auckland Council plan changes, this time reducing the minimum number of homes...
RNZ
Industry leaders are welcoming the government's moves to increase fuel capacity, but say while it will help with long-term concerns price spikes are a bigger worry.
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The Deputy PM says it would be "mad to ignore a live experiment in politics and policy during a scary global situation" given the country was facing another global event.
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The Government is pursuing options to access alternative fuel stock in an attempt to avoid what one minister predicted would be a “mad, frenzied rush” if...
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New Zealand First says ahead of expansions in the mining industry it wants more efficient approvals, to rein in the Department of Conservation, and to return half of mining royalties to local communities as targeted investment.
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This evening, hundreds of protesters arrived at Aotea Square for Kia Tū Kotahi, to voice their dissatisfaction with the Government’s anti-homeless move-on orders. Video / NZ Herald
"When Israel and the US invaded Iran, the Government should have called that out as a breach of the UN Charter," says the party's new foreign affairs spokesperson.
RNZ
Immigration law amendments would further punish migrant exploitation, and widen the ability to deport migrants for various offences and errors.
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One of the first indications the fuel crisis was of serious concern to New Zealand was a directive from the International Energy Agency (IEA) for its member countries to release 400 million barrels of oil into the market - the largest ever draw down on the emergency stockpile.
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The government says it wants to reduce red tape, make it easier for businesses to obtain licences, and trust adults to make their own choices.
Earlier this month, Hipkins said the Ministry of Health never passed expert advice about potential risk to teenagers on to ministers.
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The Government will on Friday reveal the next steps in the country’s fuel plan, including the trigger points for moving to any prioritisation or rationing measures.
RNZ
The Education Minister says consultation is now on for the six weeks so the public can have their say.
NZ Herald
The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister is pushing back at claims by the Human Rights Commission that pay equity changes undermine human rights, as it...
RNZ
The triggers which could prompt the introduction of fuel restrictions, rationing or guidance will be set out later this week.
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Education Minister Erica Stanford is copping criticism after an email from her ministerial address urged principals to show their teachers a promotional...
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Act Party deputy leader Brooke van Velden says she will not be standing for re-election this year. At a last-minute press conference at Parliament, a visibly...
RNZ
Nicola Willis is hinting it will be targeted towards low and middle income families.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said from April 7, 143,000 working families with children will get an extra $50 a week through a boost to the in-work tax credit.
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