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Green MP’s ‘regret’ about TikTok claim on why people are in prison
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National, Act condemn Labour’s ‘deck chair’ caucus reshuffle
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Experts reveal why Goff’s comments cost him UK diplomatic role
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Labour leader to reveal caucus reshuffle, Auckland portfolio set to change hands
The reshuffle is set to impact portfolio distribution more than caucus rankings.
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PM says it’s ‘entirely appropriate’ Peters didn’t consult him on Goff sacking
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Bowel cancer screening eligibility age to be lowered for everyone
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Billion-dollar improvement in Government books – but billions left to go
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Analysis: What’s behind Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr’s shock resignation?
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Simeon Brown announces measures to boost nursing workforce
Health Minister Simeon Brown announces measures to boost our nursing workforce that will deliver immediate benefits to people seeking care. Video / Mark Mitchell
Health Minister Simeon Brown announces nurse training, tertiary education funding boost
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‘Turning the Treaty into a socialist manifesto’: Richard Prebble resigns from Waitangi Tribunal
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Claire Trevett: Marmite sandwiches or bust as school lunch wars enter new phase
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Watch – Brownlee shuts down concerns about use of ‘Aotearoa’, Peters says he’s ‘wrong’
Winston Peters says it shouldn't be used as it's not the name of the country.
Speaker Gerry Brownlee shuts down concerns about use of 'Aotearoa'
Winston Peters had previously raised concerns.
Luxon says MPs aren’t raising communication style concerns with him, faces Bayly questions
'That’s not a conversation we’ve had with our caucus at all.'
Gang patch ban challenged, lawyer cites Nazi Germany, Taliban comparisons
Gang member Mana-Apiti Brown is appealing his conviction for wearing a Nomads cap.
‘Blind to the effects of poverty’: Hipkins scorns Luxon over school lunches debacle
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Luxon believes US still ‘reliable partner’ after Trump-Zelenskyy blow-up
Meanwhile, Labour's Chris Hipkins purposefully dodged a key question.
Govt ignored advice on giving sex offence victims ‘veto’ on name suppression
Documents show multiple groups opposed the changes, raising 'strong concerns'.
The Royal Commission into abuse in care recommendation that the Government has quietly rejected
The recommendation may not have been workable, and would have lengthened court delays.
Company seeks funding to build Trans-Tasman power cable
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