Articles by Jamie Ensor
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Politics
'Don't forget who the real enemy is': US slams NZ and others for Israel sanctions
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 3:06pmThe United States has condemned sanctions imposed by New Zealand and other countries on two members of the Israeli Government. Prime...
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Politics
New visa to allow migrants' parents to visit NZ for up to 10 years
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 2:25pmThe Government will allow migrants in New Zealand to sponsor their parents to visit and stay here under a new visa rolling...
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Politics
'Don't want war': Jackson on the Labour-Te Pāti Māori relationship
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 1:48pmLabour’s Willie Jackson says Te Pāti Māori needs to compromise and focus on the main issues facing New Zealanders, like health...
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Politics
Seymour loses Oxford debate but lauds its ‘contrast’ to Te Pāti Māori actions
Friday, 6 June 2025, 2:05pmDavid Seymour says the Oxford Union debate on the topic of “no one can be illegal on stolen land” was “great fun” despite...
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National
‘Unacceptable’: Another blistering report blasts Oranga Tamariki practices
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 2:55pmA top government watchdog has blasted Oranga Tamariki’s decision-making in contracting social services, saying the agency’s...
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Politics
'Big distraction': Hipkins admits question that led to c-bomb was 'mistake'
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 2:35pmChris Hipkins admits it was a mistake for Labour to quote a column labelling female politicians offensively. Labour MP Jan...
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Politics
Watch: Luxon on attack as Hipkins claims PM ‘taking money out of women’s pay packets’
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 1:00pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has accused Labour of “outright lies” over claims from the opposition about changes the...
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Politics
Watch: Luxon faces media after top cop resigns, ACT delivers stinging rebuke
Monday, 12 May 2025, 3:56pmThe Prime Minister is expected to face questioning at his weekly post-Cabinet press conference after a top cop resigned and...
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Politics
Former Supreme Court judge refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role
Monday, 12 May 2025, 12:30pmA former New Zealand Supreme Court judge is refusing to engage “in debate” about his appointment to a Hong Kong court, which...
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National
Seymour denies Act shifting position on social media policy in stinging rebuke of Luxon
Monday, 12 May 2025, 10:04amAct leader David Seymour denies his party is shifting its position on social media restrictions as claimed by Prime Minister...
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Politics
Work on under-16s social media restrictions to be part of Govt agenda
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 4:02pmThe Government is working on restrictions for social media use by those under 16. Education Minister Erica Stanford will...
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Politics
Waitangi Tribunal review to kick off, Act calls it 'activist'
Friday, 9 May 2025, 3:02pmThe Government has confirmed a review of the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 – which established the Waitangi Tribunal – will...
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Politics
Govt spent $20k flying former Trump aide to speak in Auckland
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 11:31amThe Government spent more than $20,000 flying Chris Liddell to speak at an investment summit in Auckland. Liddell, a former...
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Politics
Te Pāti Māori admits social media post ‘mistake’, tells Collins ‘you’ve got us’
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 3:21pmTe Pāti Māori admits a social media post appearing to share part of a confidential report was a “mistake”. Co-leader Debbie...
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Politics
Who donated what? National tops list of political donations: Shane Jones' partner lends NZ First $119k
Monday, 5 May 2025, 4:39pmThe National Party received nearly $5 million in party donations in 2024, more than triple the amount the Labour Party received. The...
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Politics
What is a 'woman'? NZ First wants to put definition into law
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 11:30amNew Zealand First wants to clarify the definition of a "woman" and a “man” in law, introducing a Member’s Bill to ensure...
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Politics
MPs visit Taiwan, meet President despite NZ not recognising it as country
Monday, 21 April 2025, 2:02pmA group of New Zealand politicians met with Taiwan's President during a trip last week to the self-ruling island off the...
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Politics
‘Current law is confusing’: How Easter alcohol rules could soon change
Sunday, 20 April 2025, 1:58pmKiwis yearning for a pint at the pub on Easter Sunday without wanting a full meal with it, could soon get their way. Legislation...
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Politics
More Jobseekers than when coalition Govt took office
Friday, 18 April 2025, 3:26pmThere continues to be many more New Zealanders on the Jobseeker benefit than when the Government took office, with the coalition’s...
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Politics
Watch: 'Paid a huge price': Embattled Green MP admits political naivety over social media posts
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 3:19pmGreen Party MP Benjamin Doyle is taking aim at the “poisonous transphobic hate” they faced over social media posts and admits...
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Politics
Pay cuts and road charges: 38 actions the Government plans to take this quarter
Monday, 7 April 2025, 7:02amThe Government is expected to shortly take decisions on transitioning the country’s fleet to Road User Charges, pass legislation...
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Politics
Watch: ‘Alarming concerns’ - Seymour defends Treaty bill amid overwhelming opposition
Friday, 4 April 2025, 12:06pmThe overwhelming number of submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill were in opposition to the legislation, which Parliament’s...
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Politics
'How would I know?': Green MP can't back up claim person jailed for $12 theft
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 3:31pmGreen MP Tamatha Paul criticised police beat patrols, saying they make people feel less safe. Police Minister Mark Mitchell...
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Politics
Revealed: The electorates proposed to be abolished, renamed
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 12:50pmMajor changes are being proposed to electorates in the lower North Island, resulting in the disappearance of one seat. The...
