Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta admits no 'direct' contact with NZ ambassador in Russia
National MP Gerry Brownlee alleges Mahuta has had no 'direct' contact since the invasion.
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Lowering voting age, more MPs, longer term being reviewed
Lowering voting age, adding MPs to Parliament and longer term are all on the cards.
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PM Jacinda Ardern to New York today after Covid delays
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Nicola Willis says Labour will lift spending even higher in 2023 Budget
Nicola Willis says inflation will force Grant Robertson to lift spending higher in 2023.
NZ joins world powers in Indo-Pacific economic alliance
NZ signs up to Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, launched by US President Joe Biden.
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Revealed: Govt sets aside $473m for fourth Covid vaccine dose
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Govt accused of poor practice, ramming through proposed income insurance scheme.
Kiwis to train Ukrainians in howitzer use
NZDF to teach more than 200 Ukrainians about artillery pieces.
Thomas Coughlan: Pavlova politics, what NZ and Australia teach each other
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'It has been problematic': Ardern vows to keep pressure on 501 issue
It comes after a woman held for deportation to New Zealand was found dead.
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Chief of Defence Force in town as post-Cabinet meeting follows Ukraine concerns.
Sir John Key on White House visits, Obama, Biden and balancing US, China relationships
Former PM John Key says White House visit for Jacinda Ardern will be critical.
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PM's Covid twist: White House visit, Biden meeting at risk
PM's Covid-19 resulted in logistical headache for her US trip, including the White House.
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Editorial: Out with the old - Australia votes for change across the board
EDITORIAL: Moderate independents rocked the Liberals in Sydney & the Greens gained seats.
Australian election: The lessons for Ardern and Luxon in Albanese's victory
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Prominent kaumātua and activist Joe Hawke dies age 82
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Fourth 'wellbeing Budget' still comes up short for women
The latest budget left a little to be desired for women in New Zealand.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Budget a taste of what's to come if we don't control inflation
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New Aussie PM: What his victory means for NZ; Ardern's congratulatory phone call
Albanese beat Morrison, ending the conservative coalition's almost decade-long reign.
'Ready to serve': New Aussie PM fights back tears; Morrison quits as Lib leader
Anthony Albanese will be the 31st Prime Minister of Australia.
'Ready to serve': New Aussie PM fights back tears; Morrison quits as Lib leader
Anthony Albanese prepares to become the nation's next Prime Minister.
Liam Dann: Economy has 'headroom' to handle challenges
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Paula Bennett: We're on the up-and-up - in terms of suffering
New Zealand is on the up and up - increases in cost of living and desperation
Hayden Munro: Robertson bets pain at the checkout will pass
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Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of David Seymour
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Inland Revenue takes flak over surge in overdue taxes
Levels of unpaid GST triple, and PAYE and KiwiSaver debts double, since 2017.