Articles by Adam Pearse
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Politics
'Serious' - Luxon responds to Te Pāti Māori allegations in Niue
Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 1:08pmChristopher Luxon has called the allegations surrounding Te Pāti Māori “pretty serious” and says they need to be investigated...
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Politics
PM facing first test in Niue and Fiji amid 'choppy' geopolitical waters
Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 4:15pmChristopher Luxon left this morning for Niue and Fiji, his first trip to the Pacific since taking office. Speaking to Newstalk...
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Health
Hydration: How much is too much?
Friday, 31 May 2024, 7:27pmIn late 2023, actor Brooke Shields suffered a seizure after “flooding” her body with water. Shields became dangerously low...
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National
'Unnecessary suffering': Promised cancer drugs won't be funded for at least a year
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 9:09pmThe funding needed to supply 13 new cancer drugs National promised before the election won’t become available for another...
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Politics
Health gets $16 billion over six years - but key election promise missing
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 2:44pmThe Government has allocated more than $16 billion across the next three Budgets for health services and cost pressures. National...
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Politics
Govt sticks to 500 police boost but leaves fiscal cliff on cost pressures
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 2:39pmThe Government is spending more than $220 million to honour its commitment to train 500 new police by the end of next year...
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Politics
What has the Govt already unveiled in today’s Budget?
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 1:48pmThe coalition Government is only hours away from unveiling Budget 2024 and many will be waiting to hear Finance Minister...
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Politics
Winston Peters, Te Pati Māori MPs spar in the house; $14b revealed in tax cuts worth $4-$40 a fortnight; Labour pans 'Budget of broken promises'
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 10:29am• Today’s Budget features tax cuts ranging from $4 - $40 a fortnight for all workers on more than $14,000 • The Working for...
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Politics
Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nicola Willis unveils cover of Budget document
Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 2:05pmFinance Minister Nicola Willis says her Budget will be about substance and results instead of “snazzy covers”. The cover...
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Politics
'Absolute tragedy': Govt commits $1.5m for Papua New Guinea after deadly landslide
Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 1:10pmPapua New Guinea will receive about $1.5 million of “practical and financial assistance” from New Zealand following a deadly...
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Politics
Government public service cuts becoming clear as Willis forecasts ‘frontline’ Budget
Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 7:12amThe level of the public service cuts needed to fund the Government’s tax cuts is becoming clear with more than 240 programmes...
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Politics
ACC boss flies business class for $32k Europe work trip amid 390 proposed job cuts
Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 7:05amThe Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) chief executive is flying business class to Europe on a taxpayer-funded work...
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Politics
Watch: Luxon and Willis speak ahead of their 'careful' Budget, 240-plus savings initiatives
Monday, 27 May 2024, 4:15pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis are speaking to media in today’s post-Cabinet press conference...
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Politics
'Unsupported by evidence': Auckland Council opposes fast-track bill
Monday, 27 May 2024, 3:43pmAuckland Council is opposing the Government’s proposed legislation to fast-track infrastructure projects, citing insufficient...
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Politics
PM announces shakeup of Kāinga Ora after highly critical report
Monday, 20 May 2024, 4:10pmThe Government is embarking on a multi-year shake up of public housing agency, Kāinga Ora, after a highly critical report...
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National
Suspended Green MP Darleen Tana probe cost reaches $43k
Monday, 20 May 2024, 12:47pmThe ongoing investigation into suspended Green MP Darleen Tana has cost the taxpayer $43,000 and is likely to increase. A...
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Politics
Watch: Govt spends 'much-needed' $63m to keep Surf Life Saving and Coastguard running
Friday, 17 May 2024, 8:56amThe Government is spending more than $60 million over four years to allow Surf Life Saving NZ and Coastguard NZ to fund functions. Surf...
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World
Dame Jacinda Ardern retained as NZ and France create Christchurch Call foundation
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 3:36pmFormer Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern will remain a key figure in New Zealand’s efforts to reduce online extremist content...
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Politics
Govt pledges $571m for Defence Force pay, helicopter and vehicle upgrades
Friday, 10 May 2024, 11:51amThe Government’s upcoming Budget will contain $571 million of new funding to boost pay for Defence Force staff, upgrade its...
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Politics
Govt ramps up threat of sanctions on beneficiaries if new obligations aren’t met
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 10:25amThe Government is ramping up its threat of sanctions on Jobseeker beneficiaries not fulfilling their obligations by introducing...
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Politics
Julie Anne Genter sent to Privileges Committee but Greens won't strip her portfolios
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 2:34pmSpeaker Gerry Brownlee has referred Green MP Julie Anne Genter to the Privileges Committee after a confrontation in Parliament...
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Politics
Watch: PM announces $1.9b Corrections investment
Monday, 6 May 2024, 3:58pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has today announced a $1.9 billion investment in additional law and order measures as Auckland...
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Politics
Co-leaders discussing fresh claims of poor behaviour with MP Julie Anne Genter
Monday, 6 May 2024, 1:39pmThe Green Party co-leaders have discussed with under-fire MP Julie Anne Genter fresh allegations of her poor behaviour, which...
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National
Nats declare massive election donation haul - the most ever in a year
Friday, 3 May 2024, 3:41pmThe National Party has disclosed a massive $10.4 million in donations in its election year haul for 2023, more than double...