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NZ First to withhold support for Gene Tech bill unless major changes made

NZ First to withhold support for Gene Tech bill unless major changes made

New Zealand First has raised concerns about the government's Gene Tech bill, and says it will not support the bill into law without further major changes.

'It's a shame': Luxon blames unions for strike action

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his language has been consistent. Photo: RNZ

'It's a shame': Luxon blames unions for strike action

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is accusing unions of driving an increase in industrial action by prioritising politics over its priorities.

Willis lauds 'progress' as deficit lower than expected

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Willis lauds 'progress' as deficit lower than expected

The government's finances ended the year in better than expected shape, but still deeply in deficit.

Govt to give police back information-collecting rights

Mark Mitchell quoted the NZ First coalition agreement when he wrote to Sport NZ in July. Photo:...

Govt to give police back information-collecting rights

The government says it is moving to give police back the rights to collect intelligence undermined by recent court rulings.

Govt should have been alerted to allegations sooner: review

Michael Forbes. Photo: LinkedIn/supplied

Govt should have been alerted to allegations sooner: review

The review prompted by the scandal surrounding ex-Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has found that the police should have alerted the government earlier under the "no surprises" convention.

Peters urges farmers to think 'very carefully' before Fonterra brand sale

NZ First leader Winston Peters: "The public service exists to serve New Zealanders - not to be a...

Peters urges farmers to think 'very carefully' before Fonterra brand sale

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is demanding answers from Fonterra over the sale of its consumer businesses to French dairy giant Lactalis.

National falls below 30% in latest poll

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (L) and Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

National slumps in poll; left bloc could form government

October's Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll has Labour as the largest party, and shows gains for the Greens and New Zealand First.

'Metaphorical': Willis defends telling Greens to 'call off the dogs'

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended using the phrase "call off the dogs", saying people shouldn't be precious about metaphorical speech.

Willis urges Greens to 'call the dogs off'

National's Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

'Call the dogs off,' Willis urges Greens

Nicola Willis has implored Chlöe Swarbrick to "call the dogs off" and tell activists to stop protesting outside MPs' homes after a window was smashed at Winston Peters' house.

Protesters target Peters' home again

Police say they responded to reports of a protest outside a residential address in an inner city Auckland suburb on Monday night.

Businesses 'crying out' for young people: PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston at the...

Businesses 'crying out' for young people: PM

'We love these young people," the Prime Minister says, but a youth advocate believes they're being "punished for and economic crisis they didn't create."

Protest urges Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau (left), Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Yadana Saw (middle),...

Protest urges Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood

About 1000 people have marched from Wellington's Pukeahu War Memorial Park in the pouring rain, calling for the government to sanction Israel and recognise Palestinian statehood.

Govt stops short of major energy reform

The government has indicated it is willing to back major electricity projects with fresh investment, though the questions of what, when, or how much remain unanswered.

INZ urges boost in anti-trafficking efforts

Having immigration staff doubling up as investigators and victim support was identified as...

INZ urges boost in anti-trafficking efforts

A police-led unit is needed to counter people trafficking, combat transnational crime and support victims, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) investigators say.

Priests chain themselves to Stanford's office over Gaza stance

Clergy protesting the government's lack of recognition for a Palestinian state at MP Erica...

Priests chain themselves to Stanford's office over Gaza stance

An Anglican priest chained to MP Erica Stanford's Auckland electorate office says they will stay there until they get an audience with the minister.

NZ 'can be proud' of decision not to recognise Palestinian state: PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: Getty Images

NZ 'can be proud' of decision not to recognise Palestinian state: PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealanders can be "proud" of the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood.

'Very little sense': Former PM blasts govt on Palestine decision

'Very little sense': Former PM blasts govt on Palestine decision

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says New Zealand has put itself on the wrong side of history of Palestinian statehood.

Israel's ambassador praises Peters after UN speech

New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters speaks during the General Debate of the...

Israel's ambassador praises Peters after UN speech

Israel's ambassador to New Zealand has praised Foreign Minister Winston Peters, after he announced Aotearoa would not recognise a Palestinian state.

Luxon defends NZ decision to not recognise Palestine

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon addresses media on New Zealand's position over Palestine. Photo:...

Luxon defends NZ decision to not recognise Palestine

The Prime Minister says the conflict in Gaza would not end by New Zealand recognising the state of Palestine at this time.

Obituary: opinions, ideas spurred on O’Connor

Tom O’Connor, a man of words. Photo: supplied

Obituary: opinions, ideas spurred on O’Connor

Tom O’Connor was not a man you forgot easily.

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