Articles by Michael Neilson and Adam Pearse
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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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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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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
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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Sport
Rufer stomping incident: Phoenix survive controversial red card in win
Sunday, 31 March 2024, 4:11PMThe Wellington Phoenix have taken another step towards football history. With four matches to play, they have extended their...
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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
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
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...
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Politics
Hipkins hits out at PM over tax cuts for landlords, disability support funding
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 1:37PMLabour leader Chris Hipkins has hit out at Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, claiming his Government has prioritised tax...
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Politics
Disposable vapes banned, sky-high fines for selling to kids by end of year
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 12:50PMDisposable vapes will be banned and retailers selling to children and teens will face much higher fines through Government...
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Politics
Swarbrick tries to get PM to commit to resigning over Kāinga Ora crackdown
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 2:04PMGreen Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has failed in her attempt to get Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to commit to resigning...
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Politics
Hipkins admits Labour’s failure on unruly Kāinga Ora tenants amid Govt crackdown
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 1:38PMLabour leader Chris Hipkins concedes Labour didn’t do enough to address public concerns about unruly state housing tenants...