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![‘Dogs love racing’: Winston Peters won't rush decision to ban greyhound racing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘Dogs love racing’: Winston Peters won't rush decision to ban greyhound racing
The racing minister won't rush a decision for fear of the government ending up in court.
![Government pledges to streamline 'granny flat' rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Government pledges to streamline 'granny flat' rules
Winston Peters fronted today's post-Cabinet press conference.
![New poll: National drops post-Budget, Hipkins pulls ahead of PM](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
New poll: National drops post-Budget, Hipkins pulls ahead of PM
A new poll has shown no great affection for the Budget.
![Winston Peters says New Zealand will continue UN payments](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Winston Peters says New Zealand will continue UN payments
The annual payment of $1 million to UNRWA will take place as scheduled.
![Claire Trevett: Te Pāti Māori allegations go to the heart of public trust](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Claire Trevett: Te Pāti Māori allegations go to the heart of public trust
OPINION: So far, there's a lot of fog and not much light around the claims.
![Letters: Shaping Auckland stadium debate; junking the PM's junket](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Letters: Shaping Auckland stadium debate; junking the PM's junket
OPINION: 'Putting a roof on Eden Park won’t solve the inherent problem of its shape.'
![Winston Peters keen to discuss changes to Australia’s deportation policy ‘ASAP’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Winston Peters keen to discuss changes to Australia’s deportation policy ‘ASAP’
A ministerial directive allowed a convicted New Zealand rapist to stay in Australia.
![Mike King lashes ‘d***heads throwing s***’ over charity funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Mike King lashes ‘d***heads throwing s***’ over charity funding
King reflects on a 'stressful week' since I Am Hope's funding announcement.
![Te Pāti Māori protests: Party leaders steadfast in encouraging people out, PM Luxon says it is illegal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Te Pāti Māori protests: Party leaders steadfast in encouraging people out, PM Luxon says it is illegal
Strike action is planned across the country tomorrow with major disruption to traffic.
![‘A thorn in National’s side’: Which coalition partner is giving Luxon a headache six months in?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘A thorn in National’s side’: Which coalition partner is giving Luxon a headache six months in?
Today marks six months since National, Act and NZ First were sworn into power
![John Tamihere: The big winners of next week's Budget are not Māori](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
John Tamihere: The big winners of next week's Budget are not Māori
OPINION: There's not much for Māori to celebrate in Budget 2024.
![Shane Te Pou: Will the Budget give young people a reason to stay in NZ?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Shane Te Pou: Will the Budget give young people a reason to stay in NZ?
OPINION: More than 1000 Kiwis a week are packing their bags. Who can blame them?
![More Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
More Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visits
New Zealand is ready to undertake further flights once approval is granted.
![Second mercy flight evacuates more Kiwis from New Caledonia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Second mercy flight evacuates more Kiwis from New Caledonia
MFAT estimates there are more than 250 Kiwis currently in New Caledonia.
![$24 million boost for Gumboot Friday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
$24 million boost for Gumboot Friday
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey and Mike King announce a $24 million boost for Gumboot Friday. Video / Mark Mitchell
!['Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experience](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experience
First evacuees say they are very grateful to be back in New Zealand.
![NZDF flight rescuing 50 stranded Kiwis from New Caledonia lands in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
NZDF flight rescuing 50 stranded Kiwis from New Caledonia lands in Auckland
A Hercules plane has brought home the first 50 Kiwis from Noumea tonight.
!['Watching by the hour': Peters says MFAT in touch with 200 Kiwis caught in New Caledonia unrest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Watching by the hour': Peters says MFAT in touch with 200 Kiwis caught in New Caledonia unrest
Winston Peters says there are hopes Noumea's airport can open tomorrow.
![Govt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Govt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assets
Previous Governments have failed in attempts at an asset mega-merger.
![Opinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Opinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?
OPINION: New Zealand has been actively exploring joining Aukus for more than a year.
![Questions raised about vaccine mandate pledge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Questions raised about vaccine mandate pledge
Although mandates were scrapped in 2022, some vaccine requirements still remain.