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This might seem a bit unlikely, but bear with me . . . Labour could be feeling a trifle worried about its impregnable grasp on Dunedin.
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‘Quality growth’ should be aim: Hipkins
‘Quality growth’ should be aim: Hipkins
Having given his state of the nation speech a fortnight ago, Labour leader Chris Hipkins is now out seeing what state the nation is in.
Chlöe Swarbrick pleads for cross-party support for Israel sanctions
Chlöe Swarbrick pleads for cross-party support for Israel sanctions
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says the need for New Zealand to impose sanctions against Israel has only grown more urgent after airstrikes on Gaza resumed.
PM accused of undermining NZ's nuclear-free stance
PM accused of undermining NZ's nuclear-free stance
Labour's Chris Hipkins is accusing the Prime Minister of reversing a long-held foreign policy during his trip to India to help secure a free trade deal.
Luxon hails 'breakthrough' as India trade talks begin
Luxon hails 'breakthrough' as India trade talks begin
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has touted a "breakthrough" with India on his arrival in New Delhi as both countries agree to start free trade negotiations.
Waititi criticised for comparing Seymour to lawns
Waititi criticised for comparing Seymour to lawns
The ACT Party is criticising Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi over a social media post that says his lawns are getting a "good f... hiding" because he's treating them like David Seymour.
NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins
NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins
The government says New Zealand is not among a group of about 15 countries that have committed to join the coalition of the willing on Ukraine.
Stanford, Seymour discuss school lunches
Stanford, Seymour discuss school lunches
Erica Stanford and David Seymour have met to talk about the school lunches programme.
Govt knew for 'weeks' lunch provider in financial strife
Govt knew for 'weeks' lunch provider in financial strife
The associate education minister says the government had known for "weeks" that school lunch provider Libelle was experiencing financial difficulties, but not the full extent.
Hipkins, Peters clash over 'wokeness' in public sector
Hipkins, Peters clash over 'wokeness' in public sector
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is adamant diversity is being preferred over merit for people getting jobs in the public sector.
Luxon will lead National into election: Willis
Luxon will lead National into election: Willis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be leading National into next year's election.
Hipkins preferred PM in latest poll
Hipkins preferred PM in latest poll
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has overtaken Christopher Luxon as preferred prime minister, and the centre-left bloc would be able to form a government based on results in the latest poll.
Govt moves to speed up land acquisition
Govt moves to speed up land acquisition for public works
"Basically, as a country, we've accepted too many reasons to say no."
Govt plan 'a roadmap for expanding marine industry'
Govt plan 'a roadmap for expanding marine industry'
The government has announced a new plan which aims to develop the aquaculture industry and provide vital jobs in regional communities.
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Luxon says Otago principal 'out of touch' over lunches
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Luxon says Otago principal 'out of touch' over lunches
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has returned fire in the school lunch debate, calling an Otago high school principal’s criticism of his Marmite sandwich comments "absolutely out of touch".
Govt's bowel cancer move under fire
'Institutionalised racism': Govt's bowel cancer move under fire
The government has announced plans to lower the age for free bowel cancer screening for all Kiwis, but the move has been slammed by some as "institutionalised racism".
Police warn Te Pāti Māori over audit delay
Police warn Te Pāti Māori over audit delay
Police have issued a formal warning over Te Pāti Māori's failure to file audited financial statements to the Electoral Commission.
Analysis: Peters walked tricky line in China
Analysis: Peters walked tricky line in China
Foreign Minister Winston Peters walked a tricky diplomatic line in Beijing this week when suggesting that a lack of notice about China's navy ship visit to the Tasman had been a failure in the relationship.
Four-year parliamentary term Bill announced
Four-year parliamentary term Bill announced
Any change will have to go to a referendum first, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says
NZ and China will not always agree: Peters
NZ and China will not always agree: Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has noted New Zealand and China will not always agree, in his opening remarks at today's bilateral meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing.