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Customs use of surveillance system could be a 'significant issue' for privacy - memo
11 Dec 2025Customs wants to use a privately-run surveillance system - but might be able to see what police are telling retail stores about suspects.
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MPs join forces to address social media harm against children
10 Dec 2025"I have children who went through a life without this, and the fact our kids are going through this is just not acceptable." Audio
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'Shop around': Willis' advice to mortgage holders
The finance minister has issued the advice after Westpac raised its home loan rates by 30 basis points.
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Govt increases major school property grant
10 Dec 2025Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the base rate for five-year agreement or 5YA funding would increase 50 percent next year.
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Social media inquiry backs ban for kids in interim report
10 Dec 2025The ACT Party says it is concerned that the report has "drifted noticeably from its intended purpose". Audio
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Hipkins not backing either Willis or Richardson in debate
10 Dec 2025Nicola Willis says she wants a "civil, substance-based debate" with her early 90's predecessor, while Labour's leader says whoever wins, "the whole country will lose". Audio
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Duelling RMA reforms: How does the coalition's plan differ from Labour's?
10 Dec 2025Analysis - There are key differences, but the main thrust of how it works is based on the same principles as the model set out under Labour.
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Parliament chamber shut to public for rest of year after protest
10 Dec 2025Parliament's Speaker Gerry Brownlee called the decision "very disappointing" but necessary after Palestine protesters disrupted proceedings and indicated they intended further action.
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Labour remains most popular party in new poll, but coalition could still govern
10 Dec 2025The coalition just scrapes back into power in a new poll, with gains for the Greens but Labour and NZ First down.
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Parliament's last-minute sprint
10 Dec 2025The last full week has been packed work as the government tries to complete its agenda, adding 10 new bills to the pile.
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Minister mulls options as carers ruled government employees
10 Dec 2025Louise Upston has asked for advice after the Supreme Court ruled two people caring for their disabled children were government staff. Audio
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Warning vital public records could be lost forever
10 Dec 2025Three intended amendments will weaken the Public Records Act and create loopholes, the former chief archivist says.
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Government revokes charter school contract with non-existent trust
10 Dec 2025The agency previously explained the mistake happened because the school's sponsor changed its arrangements during the process.
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Resource consent expiry dates extended
10 Dec 2025Minister Chris Bishop says legislation rolling over most consents until the new RMA system kicks in is a temporary transition measure.
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Could Australia's 'No Jab, No Pay/No Play' policies work in NZ?
10 Dec 2025Under Australia's long-standing 'No Jab, No Pay' legislation, parents must have kids immunised to qualify for family tax benefits and subsidised childcare. Audio
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Rat numbers could double by 2090, DOC warns
10 Dec 2025The Department of Conservation is urgently hunting an extra $150 million in revenue, warning it's at risk of going backwards.
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Why the government shouldn't bring oral nicotine pouches to NZ
11 Dec 2025Tobacco and nicotine companies want to introduce oral nicotine pouches, claiming these are a "cleaner way to enjoy nicotine".
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Inland Revenue accused of 'behind closed doors' push for tax
10 Dec 2025Inland Revenue is pushing ahead with consultation on a plan that would see organisations that charge membership fees having to pay tax on that income.
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Govt increases major school property grant
10 Dec 2025Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the base rate for five-year agreement or 5YA funding would increase 50 percent next year.
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RMA reforms signal end of resource consent 'lottery' - property council
10 Dec 2025Its chief executive says reducing 100 plans down to 17 will lead to more consistency and clarity of decisions. Audio
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Richardson ready to debate Willis on NZ's finances
9 Dec 2025The former finance minister has accepted the challenge from current Finance Minister Nicola Willis to debate her.
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Coalition reveals RMA replacement, but will it stand the test of time?
9 Dec 2025The replacement includes a Planning Bill and a Natural Environment Bill which will be sent to select committee next week.
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Five things you need to know about the RMA replacements
9 Dec 2025The government has unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act. Here's five key details.
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'We're growing': Te Pāti Māori co-leaders on dismal poll
9 Dec 2025Support for the party dropped to one percent in the latest poll after weeks of in-fighting, two expulsions and one court order.
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