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Peters demands apology after SFO appeal against NZ First Foundation dismissed
The two accused men have continued name suppression.
Chinese hackers stole MPs' data, spies confirm; Govt says no sanctions
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Watch: Willis announces early childhood boost of up to $75 a week for parents
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Positive outcomes are better for our community - Minister McKee
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Opinion: Disability funding 'pause' causes confusion, trauma, and disbelief
Never before have I seen outpouring of grief and bewilderment at a ministry announcement.
'Heartless and cruel' - Hipkins hits out at public sector job cuts
Labour's Chris Hipkins has given his first major speech as Opposition leader.
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Chumbawamba guitarist accuses Winston Peters of hijacking song
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Hey Winston, it’s time to say ‘no’ to tax cuts
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Editorial: Minor coalition leaders make the most of the limelight
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AT says on roads with lower speeds, fewer people have died or been injured.
Revealed: David Seymour's big plans for Pharmac
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Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon needs to take long view and revisit tax cuts plan
OPINION: Govt books need knocking into shape before they dish out inflationary tax cuts.
Govt doesn’t understand cuts impact, staff say, amid computer systems warning
Officials at the centre of this week's job losses say services will be impacted.
Fears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPI
Fed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.
'No good time': MoH staff to learn fate first day back from Easter break
The window between Easter and school holidays was decided the best time to inform staff.
How and why the GCSB came to be running a spy operation for a foreign power
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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni sues father and son over viral deepfake porn
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The homeowners had to tolerate the menacing behaviour for eight months.
$159m claims against Mainzeal, Shipley settles $6.6m payment
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'There is hope': Nicola Willis on recession, GDP
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