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Antonia Watson said she believed taxing investment properties at point of sale was fair.
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Transpower called on to act urgently following investigation into downed pylon
Transpower is being called on to act urgently after an investigation into the downed pylon found the power company had failed to act ahead its collapse. Video / Mark Mitchell
Peters meets Palestinian Authority PM ahead of major UN speeches
It comes at a critical time in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Downed Northland pylon: Minister confident in board despite Transpower’s failure
The pylon tipped after the removal of the nuts on the tower’s baseplates.
David Seymour’s charter school bill passes third reading; Labour calls it ‘a sad day’
First charter schools are expected to open early next year.
Andrew Coster could have been a big change agent for the New Zealand police
The former commissioner tried to turn police bias towards Māori around.
Opinion: If TAB ran odds, whānau and child poverty would be huge favourites
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Willis’ candid advice to Wellington Mayor ahead of airport share sale meeting
Officials urged her to use her 'political capital' to help with financial issues.
Chlöe Swarbrick: What Green Party and coal miners have in common
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'Challenging': Andrew Coster speaks out on being dragged into political debate
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Tougher sentences for offences against public transport workers
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'They have no right to go to the mining offices, frighten the staff.'
David Seymour wants to be consulted on UN votes, Winston Peters says be careful what you wish for
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No regrets for Police Minister over past criticism of Police Commissioner Andrew Coster
Mitchell didn't approve of Coster's policing by consent approach.
Health experts grill Casey Costello, throw doubt on Smokefree 2025 being achieved
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Darleen Tana mulls appeal as Greens restart process to oust her
Green Party delegates will meet at a Special General Meeting on October 17 to discuss whether to use the waka-jumping law to oust former Green MP Darleen Tana from Parliament.
Greens to vote on waka-jumping Darleen Tana as MP mulls appeal
The party will outline what next following successful court action.
Watch: Luxon goes red facing questions about Coster, fires up when asked about Bridges' 'wokester' comment
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PM Christopher Luxon speaks on the situation in Lebanon
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Police Commissioner Andrew Coster appointed as head of Government’s Social Investment Agency
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's appointment as the head of the Government’s Social Investment Agency. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Public servants ordered back to office, working from home ‘not an entitlement’
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Editorial: Coalition must be applauded for rapid response to emergency housing
OPINION: The Government has done a remarkable job in eight months.
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