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The Government says it wants beneficiary numbers to fall, but they continue to rise.
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PM says tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”
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NZ breaks with Five Eyes partners, backs UN resolution calling Israel to withdraw from settlements
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Opinion: Faster is not always better - why the case for higher speed limits is fatally flawed
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Govt aiming to reduce number of jury trials to fix court delays
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Compromised devices part of China-linked ‘botnet’ found in NZ
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New poll results show closer fight between Hipkins, Luxon
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Wayne Brown: Build a new harbour bridge, don't waste billions on flawed plan
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David Seymour releases targets charter schools must hit to avoid repercussions
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After two last-minute changes, the bill to ban gang patches is set to pass today.
Claire Trevett: A bad poll and an overseas trip makes Chris Hipkins an easy target
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Aukus celebrates birthday as NZ continues to deliberate involvement
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