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The country has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.
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Govt revives Waikato mega-prison plans as $1.9b spend pays for 810-bed extension
About $440m of the spend was coming from cuts from the "back-office", Luxon said.
PM announces $1.9b Corrections investment including 810 more prison beds
Govt will train 470 corrections officers and add 810 beds to Waikato’s Waikeria prison.
MP Julie Anne Genter returns to work ... in the Chatham Islands
The under-fire MP is returning to work this week.
Co-leaders discussing fresh claims of poor behaviour with MP Julie Anne Genter
Act leader David Seymour believes Greens' response to initial incident was a 'cop out'.
Could Wellington be the next region to ink a water deal with the government?
Councils to work together on a plan for a Greater Wellington region water deal.
MP Jamie Arbuckle to keep two jobs – and two salaries
Marlborough councillor settles into two roles and long work hours.
Simon Bridges says NZ wasn't ready for a Māori PM: 'I didn’t think enough about race relations'
The former National leader stepped away for a quiet life away from politics,. Or has he?
Seymour wanted Ministry of Regulation to have three times more staff than Productivity Commission
David Seymour said red tape and regulation are 'out of control' in this country.
Editorial: How politicians can prove they're worth what we pay them
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Soaring airfares: Air NZ happy 'to open the books' as political heat grows
Government not ruling out market study of domestic ticket prices.
Shane Te Pou: National could lose in 2026, but would Labour be ready to win?
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MPs spitting the dummy: Who followed through on threats to quit on principle?
OPINION: Some MPs are just plain offended at how they are treated by their party.
Is Winston Peters reluctant to trim MFAT?
Winston Peters says he is still talking with the ministry.
Winston Peters targeted by new protest tactics
Police and protesters are adopting fresh approaches as protest movement digs in.
Claire Trevett: Luxon and Stanford visit the 1980s; method in Shane Jones' fast-track madness
Stanford's education shift has shades of the 1980s about it, but it might work.
Pharmac and Health NZ mull future funding of Covid vaccines and treatments
Pharmac promises to publicly consult on any changes that will affect people’s access.
James Shaw on Greens' MP issues: 'Disappointing' Genter situation happened
James Shaw spoke to On the Tiles about what the party could change when picking MPs
Nats declare massive election donation haul - the most ever in a year
Its largest donation was $500,000 from an Auckland businessman.
University dismissive of public accountability amid former National minister contract probe - Auditor-General
The contract, initially for $288,000, has ballooned to more than $1 million.
Audrey Young: Peters switches from statesman to street-brawler
OPINION: Also in today's political wrap - what on earth is up with Green MPs?
Commerce Commission to cut around 10 per cent of staff
Job cuts in the sector have reached well above 3000 so far.
'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegations
Peters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.
Winston Peters to deliver speech to New Zealand China Council after China remark about Bob Carr
The NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.
The forgotten $477m fortune: Why Kiwis should check IRD's website to see if they can claim
More than 415,000 Kiwis are owed $477 million in unclaimed funds with the IRD.
NZ MPs invited by Ukrainian colleagues to visit Ukraine, but Speaker fears visit impractical
Gerry Brownlee says there is "not a practical opportunity for a parliamentary delegation".
Spy agency watchdog assessing GCSB’s response to China group's hack of former MPs
The Inspector-General is expected to be briefed by the GCSB in the coming days.
Peters refuses to repeat China remark after defamation threat from former Australian minister
The NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.
Question Time live: Politicians face off amidst accusations of intimidation and defamation
The former Australian Foreign Minister says he will take legal action.
Chris Hipkins on Julie Anne Genter confrontation
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