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'A big win for Ukraine': Luxon upbeat as Europe backs higher defence spending
26 Jun 2025Ukraine's leader is feeling "incredibly supported", the prime minister says, as Donald Trump thaws on NATO partners. Audio
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30 hours allocated for public submissions on Regulatory Standards Bill
25 Jun 2025Labour's Duncan Webb says the decision is "derisory" and "insulting".
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Bishop backs apartments around new Auckland train stations
26 Jun 2025The minister says the Auckland Council broadly agrees with a government directive for high-rise apartments alongside the $5 billion train upgrade. Audio
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Kiwis in Israel not taking assistance to leave
25 Jun 2025No New Zealanders took up the government's evacuation option MFAT says.
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Legislation on Oranga Tamariki oversight passes third reading
26 Jun 2025It passed with the support of every party in Parliament except Te Pāti Māori.
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NZ pulls out of global coalition for phasing out fossil fuels
25 Jun 2025The move follows the Budget announcement of $200 million to support new drilling for fossil fuel fields.
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Govt asks for urgent advice over 'electioneering' concerns
25 Jun 2025The concerns relate to a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for the Māori roll.
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Winston Peters apologises for calling Te Pāti Māori MP a 'dickhead'
25 Jun 2025The New Zealand First leader called Tākuta Ferris a "dickhead" in the House, but is questioning whether the word is offensive.
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NZ First's Shane Jones criticises advertisement encouraging enrolment to Māori Roll
25 Jun 2025The NZ First minister says the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency campaign aligns too closely with Te Pāti Māori. Audio
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The House: Parliament's reaction to the Middle East crisis
25 Jun 2025The first business for Parliament this week was not Question Time, but a Ministerial Statement on the evolving Middle East situation.
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Principals 'can't work' with new school opening hours guidelines
25 Jun 2025The ministry recently told schools they would not be considered "open for instruction" if only some year groups were present. Audio
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Government was warned not to buy rail-enabled ferries by Treasury
25 Jun 2025Three weeks before the government announced the plan, officials were saying it wasn't worth it, documents reveal.
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'Once-in-a-generation' infrastructure plan sets vision for next 30 years
25 Jun 2025It has layed out the key areas in need of attention over the next three decades.
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PM Luxon denies allies pressuring NZ on defence spending
25 Jun 2025"A lot of our partners are incredibly impressed," the Prime Minister says.
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Minister Shane Jones accuses council of being 'iwi back office'
25 Jun 2025Iwi are having too much influence on councils such as the Waikato Regional Council, the Minister for Regional Development says. Audio
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Luxon renews call for Middle East calm at pivotal summit
25 Jun 2025A ceasefire between Israel and Iran is "a marvellous opportunity for diplomacy and dialogue", the Prime Minister says. Audio
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Seymour rejects claim Regulatory Standards Bill 'set up for his mates'
25 Jun 2025ACT leader David Seymour says the Labour MP was "wrong" and "muddying the waters" Audio
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Playful or harmful? Seymour's posts raise questions
25 Jun 2025The Deputy PM's "Victim of the Day" posts have now led to at least two official complaints to Cabinet.
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Process to manage fast-track conflict of interests 'sound'
24 Jun 2025Auditor General says there are opportunities to "further strengthen conflict management".
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GPs to be allowed to treat ADHD from February
24 Jun 2025GPs and nurse practitioners have been given the green light to diagnose and treat ADHD from February next year.
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'Can't be as long as forever': Treaty Negotiations Minister on settlements
24 Jun 2025It comes as NZ First is drafting a member's bill forcing Ngāpuhi into a single commercial settlement.
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Willis rules out fuel subsidies as global oil prices surge
The previous Labour government cut 25 cents a litre off fuel prices in 2022, in the aftermath of Russia invading Ukraine.
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$76m funding boost for search and rescue operations
24 Jun 2025The money to be split among 12 organisations will equip volunteers, train specialist staff and maintain infrastructure.
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Gas exploration fund 'clear breach' of international trade agreement - Greens say
24 Jun 2025Last month resources Minister Shane Jones revealed a $200 million fund had been set aside over four years for co-investment in new gasfields.
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