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Better results but two new curriculums a massive job - principals
8 Dec 2025Some said they focused on either the new maths or English curriculums, not both, and had more work to do next year.
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Coster unaware staff told to redirect McSkimming emails
A handwritten file note made by police regarding the processing of emails sent to Mark Mitchell said: "There are these emails. What do I do with them?"
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Watch live: Luxon lays out plans for last weeks of year
8 Dec 2025The prime minister is set to face questions as the political year comes to a close.
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Ex-police boss Coster claims Hipkins, Mitchell told about McSkimming allegations
7 Dec 2025Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is defending himself, following a damning report into the handling of the Jevon McSkimming case.
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Ngira Simmonds challenges Te Pāti Māori leadership
7 Dec 2025The former Kiingitanga spokesperson questioned whether the current leadership could heal months of party turmoil.
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Government urged to ditch second military-style boot camp
8 Dec 2025The Green Party is calling on the government to abandon boot camps, after revelations that another intake is planned for early next year.
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Dame Jacinda Ardern discusses pregnancy, politics on 'The Graham Norton Show'
6 Dec 2025The former NZ prime minister received glowing praise from her host and fellow guests during the popular UK talk show.
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Te Pāti Māori tensions expected to loom as party AGM goes ahead
7 Dec 2025Te Pāti Māori gathers for its long-awaited AGM today, after months of turmoil that led to the expulsion of two of their six MPs.
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Greens critical of government's traffic-light system for beneficiaries
6 Dec 2025The Ministry of Social Development revealed only 12 people took advantage of the non-financial sanctions in six months.
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What will voters make of expelled Te Pāti Māori MP's return?
6 Dec 2025An interim high court ruling has returned Mariameno Kapa-Kingi as a member of the party.
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Te Pāti Māori responds to Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's reinstatement
5 Dec 2025Co-leader Rawiri Waititi said the party remained committed to its tikanga and people. Audio
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Minister raises concerns over fish heading south due to warming waters
5 Dec 2025Shane Jones says there has been a drift into the South Island of fisheries resources that have historically been located in the North Island.
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Petition urging re-instatement of school Te Tiriti obligations heads to parliament
5 Dec 2025Almost 24,000 have signed the petition since its launch in early November.
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Oranga Tamaraki looks to new design for second boot camp
5 Dec 2025Oranga Tamariki aims to run its second boot camp for serious youth offenders in March next year using a new design.
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Rural Communities Minister front up to select committee for scrutiny week
5 Dec 2025NZ First's Mark Patterson has clashed with opposition and coalition MPs alike over the Waikato Medical School, Jobs for Nature, and school buses.
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Finance and climate ministers from NZ and Australia meet
5 Dec 2025The summit comes after Finance Minister Nicola Willis cast doubt on whether New Zealand would pay for the carbon credits it needed to meet its 2030 emissions promise.
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NZ rejecting emission targets risks international law breach
5 Dec 2025Analysis: The government rejected the Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations.
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95 percent of fast-track amendment bill submitters opposed
5 Dec 2025The government intends to pass the legislation by the end of the year.
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'A gesture of courage': Whanganui hapū celebrate settlement milestone
5 Dec 2025Lead negotiator Ken Mair said the ceremony marked a major milestone in a "long and tiring" Treaty settlement journey.
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The Housing Minister says negotiate with your landlord - but how do you do that?
5 Dec 2025The Housing Minister might be encouraging tenants to negotiate a cheaper rent deal as prices drop - but how do you do it? Audio
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Tax change could leave family businesses with bigger bills
Inland Revenue is planning to crack down on how owners of small companies can take loans.
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Kiwis putting cost of living ahead of environment, ministry boss says
5 Dec 2025The Ministry for the Environment boss believes New Zealanders are more concerned about immediate pressures on households, than the environment.
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KiwiRail chair warns director's conflicts of interest are affecting board efficiency
4 Dec 2025During a scrutiny week hearing, Suzanne Tindal said management of the issues resulted in O'Donnell having to recuse himself from "a number of items on the board agenda".
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'Deeply disappointing': Former climate commissioner on govt's rejection of emission targets
4 Dec 2025Critics say the government has placed short-term economic growth ahead of the long-term consequences. Audio
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