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The legislation would give police the power to randomly screen drivers for drugs.
PM declares total refresh of Kāinga Ora board, KiwiBuild ditched
The review was announced amid projections Kāinga Ora’s debt could reach $28.9 billion.
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Associate Minister David Seymour said there would be safeguards in place.
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Visiting Whanganui Creative Space studio on Monday, May 20, was Whanganui MP Carl Bates.
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China's ambassador has cut in on the Aukus debate.
Suspended Green MP Darleen Tana probe cost reaches $43k
The investigation has taken nine weeks and is yet to conclude.
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New Zealand ranks first by one definition, and seventh by another.
‘Designed to provoke anger’: Ministry's sex education disinformation warning
It has seen an 'intensification of misinformation and disinformation around sex education.
PM Christopher Luxon compares Labour to arsonists in fiery speech
The PM was speaking to supporters in Palmerston North this morning.
Swarbrick says Green MP’s intimidation ‘not comparable’ to National MP case
Swarbrick discussed her under-fire MPs Julie Anne Genter and Darleen Tana this morning.
NZDF rescue flights await French approval to bring home Kiwis stranded in New Caledonia
Winston Peters said NZ is waiting for French authorities to confirm it's safe.
Shane Te Pou: Time for justice for Samoans stripped of NZ citizenship
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Chris Hipkins unveils Labour's 'vision' and plan to get back in power
Labour's set its sights on regaining power and improving NZ's tech, education and housing.
Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land
It could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.
Thomas Coughlan: Wealth tax or capital gains tax? Labour’s big choice
Labour has a big, taxing decision on its hands.
David Seymour, unions clash over charter school scheme
David Seymour says PPTA meetings on charter schools are pushing 'misinformation'.
Audrey Young: Badly behaved MPs needed a time-out
OPINION: Misconduct and extreme rhetoric have become too familiar in NZ politics.
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Prime Minister Chris Luxon was joined by Transport Minister Simeon Brown.
'I crossed a line': Julie Anne Genter on Parliament outburst
Green MP talks in an extended interview about allegations of intimidating behaviour.
Govt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assets
Previous Governments have failed in attempts at an asset mega-merger.
Public sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to go
NZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.
Doctors strike, Darleen Tana and Loafers Lodge anniversary | Focus Morning Bulletin May 16, 2024
Junior doctors walk off the job, suspended Green MP Darleen Tana’s unpleasant milestone and Loafers Lodge dawn service in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Suspended Green MP misses half of Parliament sittings this year, on full pay
The Greens are waiting for a report.
First warnings of ‘structural deficit’ came the day Government was sworn in
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Police Assn concerned by lack of detail in National Gang Unit plans
The national unit will be up and running from July, Andrew Coster says.
British High Commissioner on what Aukus is and isn't
The UK's High Commissioner says Aukus isn't an alliance.
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Taxpayer funding ceases for Christchurch Call but Jacinda Ardern retained in new foundation
The leaders of France and New Zealand released a joint statement about the new foundation.
Christopher Luxon, David Seymour respond to latest ruling on Waitangi Tribunal summons
The Government is weighing up whether to appeal a ruling that a minister can be summoned.
Winston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'
The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.