Articles by Adam Pearse
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Politics
Govt announces new fines, longer prison sentences for shoplifters
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 2:21pmA new fines regime, longer prison sentences and an “aggravated theft offence” are being introduced to deter shoplifters. In...
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Politics
Parliament to speak on US’ attacks on Iran as President Trump claims ceasefire
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 1:25pmParliament is expected to address the United States’ bombings in Iran and the wider conflict between Israel and Iran when...
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Politics
Watch: Seymour holds post-Cabinet stand-up as NZ's stance on Iran questioned
Monday, 23 June 2025, 3:36pmIt comes as Labour and the Greens call on the Government to denounce the US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites as a breach...
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Politics
PM open to scrapping regional councils amid RMA reform
Monday, 23 June 2025, 9:27amPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says he wants to explore the possibility of scrapping New Zealand’s regional councils as...
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Politics
NZ deploying Defence Force plane to Middle East amid US strikes on Iran
Sunday, 22 June 2025, 3:04pmNew Zealand is deploying a Defence Force plane to the Middle East in the hope of evacuating Kiwis from the region absorbed...
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Politics
Three bidders confirmed for Northland Expressway PPP
Sunday, 22 June 2025, 9:45amThree groups of construction and infrastructure companies will be bidding to build the next section of the new Northland...
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Politics
NZ pauses Cook Islands funding over China deal stoush citing ‘gap in understanding’
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 8:57amNew Zealand is pausing its funding to the Cook Islands in the wake of a controversial deal signed between China and the Cook...
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Politics
PM’s deep dive into Michael Forbes scandal to release findings in August
Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 3:22pmThe public will learn in August what failings are uncovered by the Prime Minister’s “deep dive” into the scandal surrounding...
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Politics
‘They’re swearing already’: Labour MPs rile at Seymour in select committee
Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 10:59amLabour MP Deborah Russell has apologised for swearing at acting Prime Minister David Seymour to kick off a tetchy select...
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Politics
Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks as Israel/Iran conflict escalates
Monday, 16 June 2025, 2:43pmForeign Minister Winston Peters is set to address media amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. It comes as...
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Politics
Greenpeace warns Govt oil/gas ban reversal will open up mining across NZ
Friday, 13 June 2025, 4:37pmGreenpeace is sounding the alarm as Government minister Shane Jones extols the benefits of reversing the oil and gas exploration...
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Politics
'Stay away from the jocks': Male National MPs conduct outfit checks in support of Nicola Willis
Sunday, 25 May 2025, 3:52pmNational’s male MPs are showing off their post-Budget fits in response to criticism directed at Finance Minister Nicola Willis. The...
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Politics
Pay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21b
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:27pmReforming pay equity laws and changes to KiwiSaver are among the main features of the Government’s $21 billion in funding...
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Politics
Union accuses minister of ‘passing the buck’ on pay equity changes
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 1:52pmThe Council of Trade Unions says Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden is “passing the buck” concerning the Government’s...
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Politics
'Maximum penalty': Te Pāti Māori fires back as co-leaders face three-week suspension
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 8:54pmParliament’s privileges committee recommended suspending three Te Pāti Māori MPs for last year’s haka. Debbie Ngarewa-Packer...
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National
Deputy Police Commissioner resigns before impending sacking
Monday, 12 May 2025, 2:23pmDeputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has resigned after being on suspension for months amid “very serious” allegations. Police...
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National
Labour Party Facebook page reposts then deletes image of Brooke van Velden as Nazi
Monday, 12 May 2025, 1:50pmLabour is admitting it was inappropriate for a post depicting Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden as a Nazi to...
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Politics
Seymour proposes abolishing some portfolios and cutting minister numbers
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 2:16pmAct leader David Seymour is taking aim at the size of government, calling for a limit to the number of Cabinet members, scrapping...
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National
DoC grants 10-year concession for Whakapapa ski field
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 3:38pmWhakapapa Holdings Limited will be the new operator of the Whakapapa ski field after the Department of Conservation today...
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National
More than 1m NZ child sex abuse online viewing attempts as AI content increases
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 1:50pmMore than 1 million attempts to view child sexual abuse material online in New Zealand were blocked last year, a 13% drop...
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National
Pharmac culture review finds 'reset' needed, staff doubt it's possible
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 12:21pmPharmac staff have doubts the drug-buying agency can make the wide-ranging culture “reset” called for in a recent review. The...
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Politics
Te Pāti Māori judgment day over House haka to land alongside ‘independent’ hearing
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 2:00pmTe Pāti Māori is likely to find out if three of its MPs will face punishments for performing a haka in the House, in the...
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Politics
Early childhood education licensing criteria may be cut after Government review
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 11:54amThe Government plans to simplify early childhood education regulations and strengthen enforcement against non-compliant providers. The...
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Politics
Advertising watchdog assessing complaints about billboards attacking Green Party
Monday, 14 April 2025, 1:47pmThe Advertising Standards Authority is assessing complaints it has received regarding a billboard campaign attacking Green...
