Articles by Claire Trevett and Adam Pearse
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Politics
Watch live: PM announces $1.9b law and order investment amid Auckland shooting
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...
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Politics
'Disciplinary process' underway into Julie Anne Genter after confrontation
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 1:19PMThe Green Party has commenced a disciplinary process into the behaviour of MP Julie Anne Genter after a confrontation in...
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National
Watch: ‘Please resume your seat’ - Complaint made after Green MP clashes with Minister
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:13AMGreen MP Julie Anne Genter has apologised in Parliament and could face further disciplinary action after a complaint was...
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Politics
Pay day for MPs: $50k in rolling salary hikes for Luxon by 2026
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 4:28PMPrime Minister Christopher Luxon’s salary will rise in tranches by $50,000 from his previous $471,000 to $520,000 in mid-2026...
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Politics
Politicians face-off after poll dismissed as 'fruitcake business'
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:00PMNational Party ministers are dismissing last night’s TV poll that showed declining support for the coalition Government -...
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Politics
Demoted minister Melissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolio
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 11:55AMDemoted minister Melissa Lee accepts she could have been “a little slow” to act as Media and Communications Minister when...
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Politics
PM 'unilaterally' sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement - David Seymour
Monday, 29 April 2024, 11:32AMAct leader David Seymour says it would be a breach of the coalition agreement if Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sacked...
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Politics
David Seymour announces $1.7b boost to Pharmac funding
Monday, 29 April 2024, 10:49AMThe Government will boost Pharmac’s budget by more than $1.7 billion over the next four years, increasing the national drug...
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Politics
Watch: 'Absolute sense of chaos' - Labour responds to shock Cabinet sackings
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 12:51PMMelissa Lee is out of the Cabinet and stripped of the Broadcasting portfolio in a surprise reshuffle by Prime Minister Christopher...
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Politics
Cyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather events
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 2:07PMNew Zealand needs to overhaul its preparation and response planning for severe weather events if it’s to learn the lessons...
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Politics
Black Power member says gang patch ban will be ineffectual, issues amusing challenge to MPs
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 11:22AMA member of Black Power says the Government’s proposed gang patch ban will only lead to gang members wearing colours and...
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Auckland
'Sea of red cones': AT wants less red tape, more driver responsibility at roadworks
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2:10PMAn Auckland Transport manager has put in a plea for less red tape around costly traffic management rules, saying in other...
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Politics
Referendums for Māori wards return ahead of next elections
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 1:34PMThe Government is restoring the ability to hold referendums on Māori wards, satisfying a condition National agreed to in...
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Politics
PM pledges to make it 'easier and cheaper' to build houses
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 9:21AMPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced three major changes to building supplies to address shortages. Luxon appeared...
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Politics
Former Auckland school principal to oversee charter school revival
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 8:59PMFormer St Cuthbert’s College principal Justine Mahon will lead an establishment board aiming to introduce a new charter school...
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Politics
Government makes new pay offer to police
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 3:21PMPolice have received another offer from the Government for sworn staff to vote on, after rejecting an offer earlier this...
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Politics
'Highly disappointing': Luxon against uni's designated areas for Māori/Pasifika students
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 12:31PMPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is “highly disappointed” to see universities offering designated areas for Māori...
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Politics
Watch live: PM faces Question Time amid Chinese spying claims, Budget lead-up
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 1:56PMPrime Minister Christopher Luxon will face questions from Green co-leader Chloe Swarbrick and Labour leader Chris Hipkins...
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Politics
Chinese hackers stole data, spies confirm; Govt says no sanctions
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 10:12AMData relating to New Zealand MPs was stolen amid Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage targeting two arms of the country’s...
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Politics
Watch: PM announces early childhood boost of up to $75 a week for parents
Monday, 25 March 2024, 4:02PMFamilies will be able to receive up to $75 a week in Early Childhood Education tax credits from October this year - part...
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Politics
Act's Brooke van Velden defends tweet about public service staff cuts
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 3:44PMAct deputy leader Brooke van Velden is unrepentant about an Act Party tweet which said “good” in response to news hundreds...
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Politics
Watch: Grant Robertson signs off from politics with funny, emotional speech
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 5:44PMFormer Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson’s final message is to urge politicians to give hope to Kiwis that they will...