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NZ 'will not fall prey' to some of the misinformation seen in elections overseas.
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Senior Twyford staffer owned lobbying firm at same time
Barry Ebert was listed as the director of a lobbying PR firm while working for Twyford.
Chinese embassy accused of 'window-dressing human rights abuses'
Embassy accused of having 'propaganda' about Uighur Muslims on display at Te Papa event.
Spat with Jones doesn't turn Shaw off NZ First
Shane Jones and James Shaw have been at odds over how NZ responds to climate change.
National break in: Bennett dispels rumours of political point scoring
"A break-in at our HQ is newsworthy ... I decided to talk about it during an interview."
Nats break-in: Business next door also had laptops stolen
'Dirty politics' are at play after laptops were stolen from Nats headquarters.
Whānau Ora - PM out of her depth, says Turia
A letter from Māori women leaders about their concerns went unanswered.
NZ firefighters return home
Firefighters return home after helping Aussie counterparts with their huge job.
A weekend wedding at Premier House but whose was it?
The best man was a Cabinet colleague.
Shane Jones takes aim at 'eco-bible-bashing' climate-change activists
The NZ First MP and Minister is critical of advice to kids to stop eating as much meat.
Opinion: Interest on overseas student loans will only create more 'student loan exiles'
Why are we discouraging our young people from living overseas, asks Molly Codyre.
Auditor-General called on to probe minister's involvement in PGF bid
National wants the Auditor-General to probe a PGF bid by an NZ First linked company.
Defence Force ordered to cut spending to help lift New Zealanders' 'wellbeing'
Cost-cutting exercise at a time of 'heightened global instability' criticised.
'F*** off back to Russia': Political message to PM on farmer's field
Southland farmers are not against mowing political statements into their fields.
'Supply crisis': Govt spends $500k on wooing overseas teachers to NZ
Teachers' unions say the Govt should do more to train additional Kiwi teachers.
'Major risk': Rundown hospitals need $14 billion fix
Most DHBs have listed major infrastructure problems as a risk to patients and staff.
'You're making a mockery of us': CRL details shock small businesses
It's the latest upset in the ongoing saga of delayed construction.
Social work agencies across the country are turning away applicants
Family Help Trust in Christchurch have lost four social workers due to the pay gap.
'Sheer incompetence': DHBs continue financial nosedive
New data shows the DHBs started the financial year $100 million in the red.
The $3.5b student loan bill: Jet-setting Kiwis dodge taxman
New data shows more than 90 per cent of all overdue student loans are from Kiwis overseas.
UK PM praises NZ's 'consistant' position on Middle East de-escalation
The pair spoke on Tuesday night and covered climate change and free trade.
Dogs, boats and tennis: MP's summer social media antics
From Winston Peters, to Trevor Mallard, many MPs appeared to have had an active summer.
Bill offers chance to clarify karakia in schools
Education bill set to revive questions around karakia in schools.
Public housing waiting list hits new high of 14,500 households
The waiting list for public housing reaching nearly 14,500 households.
Losing our religion: Is this the end of religious lessons in schools?
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says NZ is not ready for ban on religious instruction.
Education changes planned across the board
Parliament is considering one education act to rule them all.
Dear Jacinda: Phil Goff's $12b wish list
The Auckland mayor has disclosed his priorities for the Govt's $12b infrastructure fund.
Minimum wage rise expected to create 6500 fewer jobs: MBIE
The minimum wage is set to raise again in April, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea.
Simon Wilson: This broken country (and the Govt that says it wants to fix it)
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Justice for parents: Should some names be banned?
Are Royall or Kyng really confusing anyone?
NZ base not hit in Iraq attack: Peters
He's given no sign of an early New Zealand withdrawal.