SUBSCRIBER Helping hand may still be made available for students - Simmonds A review of the funding system for tertiary education is intended to address critical skills shortages, Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds says.
Election 2026 interview: ACT's Andrew Hoggard Election 2026 interview: ACT's Andrew Hoggard This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is Act New Zealand list MP and Minister for Biosecurity Andrew Hoggard.
Election 2026 interview: The Greens' Scott Willis Election 2026 interview: The Greens' Scott Willis For this week's Election 2026 interview, ODT political editor Mike Houlahan spoke to Taieri Green list MP Scott Willis.
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Latest poll shows trust in Labour on key issues Latest poll shows trust in Labour on key issues Despite a dearth of policies, including on some major issues, a survey has found Labour is more trusted on 7 out of 10 key issues.
Stuart Nash now a NZ First candidate Stuart Nash now a NZ First candidate Former Labour Minister Stuart Nash is switching allegiances to New Zealand First.