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Education minister doubles her rating of ministry
Erica Stanford rated the ministry 7/10 for its oversight of the education system, up from 3/10 the previous year.
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'Unacceptable': Hipkins says more robust police vetting needed
7 Nov 2025The Labour leader says it is "unacceptable" that former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's behaviour was not picked up in vetting for the role.
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Former Te Pāti Māori staffer doubles down on leadership shortcomings
8 Nov 2025Eru Kapa-Kingi insists party president John Tamihere is not the man to lead them to the promised land.
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Dismantling of climate laws breaks years of cross-party agreement
7 Nov 2025Governments make grand statements on targets without awkward detail about what we have to do to reach them, write Barry Barton and Jennifer Campion.
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Boot camps for youths rushed, report concludes
While the pilot contributed to "meaningful and positive change" for participants, the numbers were too small to give meaningful data, it says.
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Ministry told abuse survivor had 'weeks left to live', only apologises after her death
7 Nov 2025The woman's lawyer told the Ministry of Health her client had just "weeks left to live". Audio
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Pharmac wants to trim its waiting list - but no list at all might be better
7 Nov 2025Pharmac currently has 123 medicines on the Options for Investment list - but is there a better way?
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Rough sleepers fear being pushed to suburbs if city ban goes ahead
7 Nov 2025People living on the streets of Auckland's CBD are urging the government to continue putting money into housing. Audio
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Government boosts film subsidies to stay a 'serious contender'
The finance minister says New Zealand is at risk of missing out on film productions as international competition intensifies. Audio
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Iwi leaders want hui next week for Te Pāti Māori factions
6 Nov 2025The National Iwi Chairs Forum says it is working towards getting both factions of Te Pāti Māori to a hui in Wellington next week.
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Former Green MP returns as party's new chief of staff
6 Nov 2025Kevin Hague said he was coming "out of retirement" to take up the role after Eliza Prestidge-Oldfield stepped down.
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Labour promises to make cervical screening free for everyone
6 Nov 2025"Free cervical screening means earlier diagnosis, lives saved, and less pressure on our hospitals," .
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Outcry reveals deep divisions behind education overhaul
6 Nov 2025Criticism is overblown and not a reflection of what the sector thinks, according to a key player in the curriculum rewrite.
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'Hysteria is not helping': Swarbrick on coalition's homeless plan
6 Nov 2025The Auckland Central MP says moving rough sleepers out of the city centre will only shift the problem to another place. Audio
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Concert promoter says minister's bid to increase Eden Park concerts 'wishful thinking'
6 Nov 2025Chris Bishop wants to more than double the number of concerts at Eden Park each year. Audio
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Diluting history curriculum risks 'leaving our past to chance' - Academic
6 Nov 2025The government has released the full draft of its new year 0-10 curriculum, which proposes dropping Aotearoa New Zealand's Histories and adding more international topics.
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Michelin reviewers to rate NZ restaurants for first time
They will dine at restaurants in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown for a New Zealand edition of the famous food guide.
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Space Agency investigates government-owned and operated satellite
5 Nov 2025The satellite would monitor things like such as illegal fishing.
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Confirmed: Govt considering rough sleeping ban for central Auckland
5 Nov 2025Government ministers have confirmed they are considering measures to move homeless people out of Auckland's city centre - but the exact details remain unclear.
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PM confident trade deal with India will be reached
India's trade minister Piyush Goyal is in New Zealand this week for more talks.
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Inquiry finds Carl Bates followed rules in declaring property interests
5 Nov 2025An inquiry into the declaration of National Party MP Carl Bates' interests in 25 properties has found he followed Parliament's rules.
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Fears there may be plan to push homeless out of CBD
5 Nov 2025A meeting held recently with minister Simeon Brown has sparked concern.
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Minister calls for loosening of Eden Park concert rules
5 Nov 2025A neighbour of Eden Park is "loving" the possibility of restrictions being loosened at the stadium to allow for more concerts and events. Audio
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Regulatory Standards Bill back in the House
5 Nov 2025While the week in politics began with another chapter in the ongoing tensions within Te Pāti Māori, the House started the parliamentary week by resuming the consideration of the closely followed…
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Willis says school Treaty clause was 'virtue signal'
5 Nov 2025"It made not an iota of difference for the kids whose learning we're focused on," the cabinet minister says amid criticism from teachers and the opposition. Audio
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Minister accused of 'driving a wedge' between migrants and locals
5 Nov 2025Erica Stanford has warned businesses they should hire unemployed Kiwis before looking abroad.
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Decision to end some climate policy consultation 'worrying'
5 Nov 2025Planned law changes will end public consultation on what New Zealand's emissions limits should be.
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Emergency housing grants fall by $20m in a year
The drop has led to concerns the decline is pushing more people into homelessness.
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