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'Won't work': Mayor hits out at government's new rates cap
2 Dec 2025Wayne Brown has taken aim at the policy, suggesting the government should start paying rates on its own properties. Audio
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Local govt shake-up: A complicated job for a complex system
2 Dec 2025Regional councils have to find a different way of operating that cuts down on double ups and layers of bureaucracy.
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Claims corporate clinics not prioritising community 'not reflective of the data'
2 Dec 2025Tend Health's founder says Ayesha Verrall's comments are an odd assertion and its data says otherwise. Audio
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Rates caps may mean more expensive parking, libraries and pools, mayors say
2 Dec 2025Councils might consider raising fees for things like pools, recreation centres and other community facilities, Wellington mayor Andrew Little says. Audio
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'Eggs in one basket': Commission warns MPs over carbon removal plan
2 Dec 2025The Climate Change Commission says there are risks with relying on forestry for the country's carbon removal.
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Infrastructure Commission suggests phased approach to building new highways
2 Dec 2025MPs have voiced concerns at the affordability of the government's Roads of National Significance project at the start of Scrutiny Week.
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Government announces 4% council rates rise cap
2 Dec 2025The government's long-awaited rates cap is likely to start with minimum increases of two percent and a maximum of four percent, and would take effect from the start of 2027.
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Better laws needed to protect sexual violence survivors - Helen Clark Foundation
2 Dec 2025Its report highlighted four areas it says will create "practical, meaningful and lasting change".
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Morning Report live: Chris Hipkins on new council rates cap, and mouldy school lunches
2 Dec 2025More to come on this breaking story.
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Budget, City Rail behind proposed rate hike - Auckland Mayor
1 Dec 2025Wayne Brown says his proposal is focused on delivering smarter services and faster progress to strengthen communities and businesses.
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Local councils relieved with govt's rates capping approach
1 Dec 2025But some want assurance the policy will not affect local councils' ability to invest in core services and infrastructure.
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Seymour, Bennett defend $357k exit payment to former Pharmac head
1 Dec 2025A $357,000 payout to the former chief executive of Pharmac was "well beyond the norm in the public sector", says Labour.
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Public Service Commission's social media advertising under review
The Commission purchased the adverts with a small amount of public money and ran them during the public sector strikes.
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Commissioner 'determined' to prevent another McSkimming saga
1 Dec 2025Richard Chambers wants to ensure there will never be a repeat of the "group think" and closed ranks that blocked an investigation. Audio
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Social Investment Agency work continuing despite Coster's high-profile absence
1 Dec 2025Andrew Coster has been on leave from his role since the release of a report which found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police.
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Parliament picnic marks beginning of pet bonds
1 Dec 2025Ministers have hosted a pet picnic at Parliament.
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'We've got a shot': Labour readies for political revival
1 Dec 2025Analysis - It's a year to go to the election, but the sight of the Labour leader walking out hand in hand with his fiancé had the look of a campaign under way, writes Anneke Smith. Audio
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Labour's GP plan 'a bit confused', Christopher Luxon says
1 Dec 2025The Prime Minister says Labour's plan for interest free loans to set up new clinics doesn't address a workforce shortage.
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Urgency ends early after Parliament voting gaffe
1 Dec 2025A late night voting error during a fourth evening of urgency last week forced the government to end urgency sooner than expected.
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GPs advocate for doctor-owned practices, welcoming Labour proposal
1 Dec 2025GPs say Labour's proposal is one way to recognise the importance of doctor owned practices as corporate ownership is on the rise. Audio
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'More capacity, resilience': 316 beds to be added to Hawke's Bay Prison
30 Nov 2025The two new high security units, scheduled for early 2027, "will add more capacity" to the prison system, says the Corrections Minister.
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Drone, thermal imaging tech being trialled in push to eradicate bovine TB
30 Nov 2025The new technology is being trialled by the government, with the hopes it will detect possums in rugged, hard-to reach terrain.
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Hipkins proposes low-interest loans for family GP practices
30 Nov 2025If elected, the Labour Party would prioritise areas with no GPs, or practices with closed or partially closed books.
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Will NZ follow UK ban on wet wipes?
29 Nov 2025The UK is banning the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastics, a huge cause of pollution and sewer blockages.
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