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'On notice': The seven fast-track projects the Greens would revoke
17 Nov 2025"We will revoke them, even if consents are issued," said the Greens' resources spokesperson Steve Abel.
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Watch: Luxon on changes to clean vehicle standards threshold
17 Nov 2025The prime minister is speaking at this week's post-cab media conference about more changes to the Clean Car Standard.
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Fraud Awareness Week: Govt creates new scam protections
17 Nov 2025Too many people were being ripped off by scams that spread through fake websites, texts and social media, says the government.
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Labour selects doctor to take on Shane Reti
A high-profile emergency doctor has been selected to stand for the Labour Party against former Health Minister Dr Shane Reti.
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What gun reform proposals will change - and what they won't
17 Nov 2025Explainer - How will firearms proposals change access to guns in New Zealand? Here's what you need to know. Audio
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Government performance rating hits new low in survey
17 Nov 2025Labour has overtaken National on perceptions of its ability to manage the economy, putting the party on top for 15 of the top 20 issues for New Zealanders.
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Mariameno Kapa-Kingi likely to take court action over Te Pāti Māori expulsion
17 Nov 2025She has called a hui for this weekend, where she wants an explanation from the party's executive. Audio
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Fast Track law: Final approvals still in hands of expert panels, government says
17 Nov 2025Submissions on the Fast Track Approvals Amendment Bill close at 2pm.
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Opportunity party unveils new leader and 'tax reset'
17 Nov 2025The political party founded by Gareth Morgan almost 10 years ago has unveiled a new look.
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Government to raise Fair Trading Act fines to $5m
16 Nov 2025Gains from breaching the Act under the current system can sometimes outweigh the penalties.
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Government completes four bills in week of political sideshows
14 Nov 2025Four government bills completed their legislative journeys this week - two enjoyed relative consensus across the House. The other two, not so much.
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Opportunity party's new leader unveils 'tax reset' policy idea
16 Nov 2025Once known as The Opportunity Party or TOP, the party has undergone a rebranding.
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An Inspector-General might not have stopped McSkimming cover-up
14 Nov 2025"What's the difference between that and any other avenue they already have for communicating anonymously?" an advocate asks. Audio
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Benefit change 'throwing young people' to foodbanks
14 Nov 2025The coalition will end Jobseeker payments to 18 and 19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000 from next November.
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Beyond 1.5: Why the global climate target still matters
14 Nov 2025The world is about to blow past 1.5°C of warming, a limit we collectively hoped to avoid. What does that mean - and what comes next?
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NZ committed to climate target despite Australian opposition dumping net-zero
14 Nov 2025A spokesperson for the Prime Minister said New Zealand's government would not follow Australia's coalition.
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John Key says public's trust in police threatened by McSkimming case
Sir John's comments come after a report that found senior police leaders mishandled accusations of sexual offending by former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
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Morning Report: Ferris denies plotting Te Pāti Māori coup
14 Nov 2025Ferris, along with Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, were kicked out the party earlier this week. Audio
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Australian company to supply police's new roadside drug-testing kits
14 Nov 2025Police have confirmed a deal with an Australian company to provide detection devices for roadside drug testing.
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Will drug testing drivers really make roads safer?
14 Nov 2025Police can now stop any driver, at any time, to screen for four illicit substances - cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA.
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Petition calls for inquiry into Papatoetoe election
14 Nov 2025The petition cites turnout anomalies, alleged issues with ballot handling and concerns about the integrity of postal voting.
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Police cannot be trusted to self-monitor, advocate says
15 Nov 2025Te Ohaakii a Hine's calls for reform follow this week's review of how senior officers mishandled allegations about former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Audio
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Road tolling changes will be tough 'for users to swallow', freight companies say
14 Nov 2025It will be difficult for the government to justify some of its changes to road tolling, Transporting New Zealand says. Audio
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Government gives $6m to tourism campaigns aimed at attracting travellers to regions
14 Nov 2025Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced the latest round of the government's Regional Tourism Boost in Dunedin on Friday morning.
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