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'May be more': Bombshell deepens around former Australian PM
Anthony Albanese has revealed "there may be more" portfolios that former prime minister Scott Morrison secretly appointed himself to, as he launches an investigation...
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Kate Hawkesby: New speed cameras another scheme to ping people on the roads
I talked this time yesterday about the reshaping our streets proposals coming to a street near you, and I notice the Road to Zzero campaign in full swing alongside...
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Special caucus meeting to decide MP's fate held today
Labour's special caucus meeting to decide the fate of MP Dr Gaurav Sharma will be held this afternoon. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed yesterday Labour's...
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Early Childhood Council on Govt reducing pay parity funding for ECE teachers
Despite the Government seeming to be spending money elsewhere, they've given early childhood teachers the rough end of the stick. It's come out that the Government...
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Revealed: Secret cameras record 50,000 Auckland drivers unlawfully using phones
Cameras hidden around Auckland by a government agency have recorded the better part of 1000 drivers per day unlawfully using their phones behind the wheel, the Herald...
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Kate Hawkesby: Now the Govt wants to dictate how we take our kids to school
I see the latest attempt by councils to control our lives and get us all out of our cars is to axe the school drop off. Actually it’s not fair to just lay the blame...
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Former Labour staffer: From what I can see, whips handled Sharma appropriately
All eyes are on the Labour Party with bullying accusations against MPs. Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma has accused party whips and the Parliamentary Service of bullying. But...
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Today marks one year since the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan
A grim milestone for Afghanistan; today marks one year since the Taliban's takeover. A year on, a new World Vision report paints a dire picture with the country's...
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Kate Hawkesby: Teens still getting away with thuggery, while PM rejects premise of question
I see the latest outburst of thuggery from our youth happened at a Palmerston North shopping mall. 30 teens ‘rampaged through it’, stealing, smashing things, throwing...
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Jason Walls: For a MP to call out their party in such a public way is extraordinary
Surprise about scathing bullying allegations from a back-bench Labour MP. Gaurav Sharma has hit out at bullying between MPs and from parties towards MPs.. He says...
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Sports psychologist on criticism of the All Blacks
There will be a lot of nervous rugby fans heading into this weekend. The All Blacks have their redemption test match against the Dpringboks on Sunday morning. But...
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First cruise ship returns to Auckland after international borders reopen
The first cruise ship to enter New Zealand waters since borders closed due to Covid-19 has docked in Auckland this morning, with a fanfare welcome. P&O's Pacific...
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Relief from principals about the Govt's third year of changes to NCEA
Relief from principals, about the Government's third year of changes to NCEA. Students taking NCEA this year will receive an extra credit for every five earned through...
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Tourism Export Council: Changing uni terms could be useful for some industries
Changing university terms may not address the tourism worker shortage, but it could help fill other gaps. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has suggested moving the university...
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Kate Hawkesby: Young people have an inflated sense of entitlement
Although we’re crying out for teachers, I don’t think we’re doing ourselves any favours. Well, certainly not the Teachers Complaints Committee and the Teachers Disciplinary...
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Kate Hawkesby: No matter where it goes for Uffindell, there’s a bigger problem for National
So, Sam Uffindell has now been stood down from caucus while the National party investigates some new allegations that have come to light from when Uffindell was...
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Simeon Brown: Concern if officials are recommending income-based fines
Concerns from National about the prospect of driving fines being linked to a person's income. The Ministry of Transport is giving the Government advice on potential...
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Firearm owners' group concerned about new gun law passed overnight
The relationship between gun owners and the Government is continuing to sour. A new law passed by Parliament overnight will mean anyone with a serious conviction...
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Small businesses still finding it hard to fill vacancies
Small businesses are still finding it hard to fill vacancies. A snapshot from MYOB shows 59 percent of SMEs have increased their wages, but a third are still struggling...
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The bag stops here: Qantas asks bosses to work as baggage handlers
Qantas has asked corporate executives to work as baggage handlers after getting itself in a pickle during the pandemic. The airline asked senior executives and managers...
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Political commentator: National is in for some tough questions about Uffindell
Sam Uffindell's political future may not continue beyond next year's election. It’s emerged the new National MP for Tauranga took part in an attack on a younger...
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Major insurer announces it may have to increase premiums
Insurance giant Suncorp, who own AA insurance, have had their profits slip 23 percenet in the financial year, despite an increase in premiums paid. They owe it to...
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Kate Hawkesby: Hard working David Seymour is hitting all the right notes
The big winner out of last night’s One News Kantar poll is David Seymour. While the two main parties both went down two points, Act went up by four. And the good...
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Social Development Minister: National is trying to demonise young people
The Government says National is oversimplifying complex issues, with its new plan to tackle youth unemployment. National has unveiled a policy to get under 25s off...
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Kate Hawkesby: I feel for Ian Foster
Imagine being Ian Foster right now. Worse than being the most hated politician, is being an under fire AB’s coach surely. We seem to be more aggressively passionate...
