Articles by Michael Neilson , Adam Pearse and Thomas Coughlan
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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
Julie Anne Genter returns to work... in the Chatham Islands
Monday, 6 May 2024, 2:19PMUnder-fire Green MP Julie Anne Genter is back at work this week. She had been working from home following her altercation...
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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
Cost of insuring a Kiwi home rising six times faster than incomes
Monday, 6 May 2024, 8:18AMThe cost of insuring a home has risen six times faster than incomes over the past year and the cost of insuring what’s inside...
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National
Home insurance costs soar to highest level since Canterbury quakes- report
Sunday, 5 May 2024, 5:33PMThe cost of insuring a home has risen six times faster than incomes over the past year and the cost of insuring what’s inside...
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World
Recording of Trump's conversation exposes plan to buy the silence of Playboy model
Friday, 3 May 2024, 4:13PMNEW YORK (AP) — Jurors in the hush money trial of Donald Trump heard a recording Thursday of him discussing with his then-lawyer...
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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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Travel
Kiwi beach named among world’s best, despite being closed to public
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 1:42PMAn instantly recognisable beach in the Coromandel coast has been named as one of the world’s best. The sole Kiwi inclusion...
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Politics
Watch live: Politicians face-off amidst accusations of intimidation and defamation
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 11:09AMFormer Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr has said remarks made about him by Foreign Minister Winston Peters on a morning...
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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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Sport
'Pumped for challenge': Warriors won't shy away from task ahead
Friday, 26 April 2024, 1:01PMRest, refocus and try to rediscover their winning recipe – quickly. That’s coach Andrew Webster’s plan for the Warriors,...
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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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Travel
'Rampant trespassing': Hawaii demolishes attraction because tourists couldn’t behave
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 1:48PMThe ‘Stairway to Heaven’ on Ohau has been earmarked for demolition over the bad behaviour of some visitors. Haiku Stairs...
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Travel
DoC website crashes as people flock to book spot at 'world's best hidden beach'
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 12:47PMDemand for the Tōtaranui campsite, one of the most popular summer holiday sites in Nelson Tasman, took down the Department...
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Travel
Whakapapa, Tūroa reveal 2024 season pass prices as skifields go it alone
Monday, 15 April 2024, 1:29PMRuapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) and Pure Tūroa Limited (PTL) have unveiled how 2024 ski passes will work, now both sides of the...
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Sport
Racing bosses confident Ellerslie will be cleared
Monday, 15 April 2024, 7:35AMAuckland racing bosses are “very confident” Saturday’s Easter Handicap meeting will be held at Ellerslie. Ellerslie’s new...
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Politics
Health NZ chair resigns, board to get third chair in two years
Friday, 12 April 2024, 5:00PMThe Health NZ – Te Whatu Ora chair Dame Karen Poutasi has resigned as chair and as a board member. Poutasi was appointed...
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Politics
Nicola Willis admits some agencies won't hit savings target, hints MFAT may get lighter cuts
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 3:30PMFinance Minister Nicola Willis has acknowledged that some agencies will not hit the savings targets set for them by ministers,...
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Travel
Could you pass a pilot test? Airline opens trial to exclusive $148,000/pa career
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 2:43PMDo you have the quick reactions and cool head required to pilot an A320 full of passengers? Amid an ongoing pilot shortage...