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"About cohesion": Costello backs call for organised crime minister
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 6:17amOrganised crime is being described as the number one threat to New Zealand's national security. The Ministerial Advisory...
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Government says progress made on elective surgery wait times
Monday, 8 September 2025, 6:10amBelief progress is being made, when it comes to cutting wait times for elective surgeries. The Government's exceeded its...
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Concern complex court cases are clogging up the justice system
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 6:15amComplex cases appear to be clogging up our justice system, with manslaughter and murder offences making up more than 70%...
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More people get mortgages approved as another OCR cut expected
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 6:19amMore people are getting mortgages approved as they prepare for the Official Cash Rate to fall further. Latest Centrix figures...
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Gender pay gap at the lowest it's ever been
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 6:13amBelief an improving gender pay gap is due to a weaker labour market. Stats NZ's revealed the difference in pay between women...
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New Zealand could see faster economic growth than Australia
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 6:15amNew Zealand could see faster economic growth than Australia, but fewer jobs. In New Zealand, Westpac's now forecasting an...
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NCEA culture change has universities handing out more A-grades
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 6:14amThere's a view that NCEA has impacted how Universities grade their students. A report by the New Zealand Initiative has found...
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Police raise concerns about new recruits
Monday, 25 August 2025, 6:04amThe Police Minister says our Police force is 'world-class' after concerns were revealed about officers' preparedness. A survey...
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Israel presses ahead with first stages of ground offensive in Gaza
Friday, 22 August 2025, 6:14amIsrael's military has begun the first stages of a planned ground offensive in Gaza City, causing Palestinians to flee. It's...
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Finance Minister highlights impact of controlled govt spending after OCR cut
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 6:19amA steady slide to the OCR is gently flowing through to households. The Reserve Bank's cut the cash rate from 5.5% to 3%...
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Territory a key element in Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 6:23amA reasonable chance of the Russia-Ukraine war ending if a trilateral meeting with both country's leaders occurs. This comes...
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Carbon forestry still a major concern as beef and sheep stock numbers begin rising
Friday, 15 August 2025, 6:19amThe country's red meat sector may struggle to reach a goal set by the Government to double exports by 2034. Data from NZ...
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Govt says it can't force Ardern and Hipkins to appear at Covid inquiry
Thursday, 14 August 2025, 6:17amThe ACT Party's laying into the former Ministers who lead our Covid-19 response for refusing to front public hearings. Labour...
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Treasury raises concerns, warns Govt about Te Pukenga de-merger
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 6:18amThe Vocational Education Minister assures its Te Pukenga de-merger is responsible, despite Treasury raising concerns. Newstalk...
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Pressure on Israel: NZ considers whether to recognise Palestine as a state
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 6:19amThe world's eyes will be on New Zealand over the next month as it weighs up a decision to recognise Palestinian statehood. Australia's...
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Truckies back government's switch to road user charges
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 6:44amThe road freight industry is backing the Government's wish to have all vehicles paying electronic Road User Charges. It...
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"Complete breakdown of trust" fuels nurses strike
Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 6:03amBelief a breakdown of trust between nurses and leadership is fuelling protests today. Tens of thousands of nurses are striking...
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Women's organisation backs Govt's directive to scrap trans guidelines in sport
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 7:19amHopes the scrapping of guidelines around transgender participation in community sport will pave the way for smaller organisations...
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Export barriers cost meat sector $1.5 billion a year, industry warns
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 6:13amA push to minimise barriers on our red meat export industry. The Meat Industry Association and Beef and Lamb New Zealand...
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Warnings that a stretched workforce could threaten the country's infrastructure
Monday, 21 July 2025, 6:14amA warning that a stretched workforce could threaten the future of the country's infrastructure. Six billion dollars of...
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Mayor supports scrapping councils' well-being provisions
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 6:15amThe Government wants to scrap local councils' four well-being provisions. A amendment bill has been introduced to remove...
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Student NCEA results improve, but educators say more work needs to be done
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 6:06amConcerns we're narrowing the focus too much in the push to improve literacy and numeracy rates. Small improvements were seen...
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Government sets out plan to double the international education sector
Monday, 14 July 2025, 6:11amThe Government's unveiling new initiatives in hopes of doubling the international education sector. Education Minister Erica...
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Kiwis moving to Australia in record numbers reflect weak economy
Friday, 11 July 2025, 6:13amNew migration numbers may be painting a bleak picture of our economy. New Zealand saw it's highest net migration loss to...
