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Former Speaker Jonathan Hunt dies aged 85
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Luxon's popularity crashes in latest poll after housing allowance blunder
Luxon's rating falls in a poll taken after his accommodation allowance claim was revealed.
'Insulting’: Frustrated cops slam latest pay offer
Feedback will be sought by the Police Association over the coming days.
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The substantive, easy, and the redundant: How Govt’s 100-day plan is going
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Minister Shane Jones said DoC consents will deprioritise conservation.
Gang patch ban inconsistent with Bill of Rights, passes first reading
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Americans talk feminism and nuclear submarine deal with Judith Collins
American Defence brass fly into Wellington to discuss Aukus agreement.
Government introduces new bill to speed up major projects
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Seymour says 'no question' jobs will go from public sector
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Government's road transport budget means big changes for roads
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A longstanding tradition of Question Time might have changed.
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The message is if you speed or drink-drive, you'll likely get caught and you'll pay more.
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'Embarrassing': PM misses meetings with world leaders after yet another NZDF plane breakdown
Defence Minister Judith Collins said the breakdown resulted in 'pitying looks'.
Seymour and health co-chair say spat won’t overtake debate on school lunches programme
The other coalition co-chair is confident everyone can discuss matters in a mature way.