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How Migration Became an Election Issue for South Africa, New Zealand and Peru: US voters increasingly cite migration as their chief concern. But these case ...
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'I thought we were friends': Dave Letele reveals falling out with PM Christopher Luxon
rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/514512/i-thought-we-were-friends-dave-letele-reveals-falling-out-with-pm-christopher-luxon
'We had a democratic process' for Māori ward, Gisborne Mayor says: Gisborne councillors have voiced frustration the central government will make them redo their ...
rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/515026/we-had-a-democratic-process-for-maori-ward-gisborne-mayor-says
Democrats back Republican Speaker’s plan to advance US aid to Ukraine: Move sets stage for Saturday vote that could unlock $60bn in support for Kyiv
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Success eradicating invasive weeds from the Emerald Lakes: For the past five years the Department of Conservation has been working hard to rid the Emerald Lakes ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018934994/success-eradicating-invasive-weeds-from-the-emerald-lakes
‘Corrosive obsession with a person’s race’: David Seymour on Māori Wards: ACT Party leader David Seymour would vote against Māori wards if his home council were ...
rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/514146/corrosive-obsession-with-a-person-s-race-david-seymour-on-maori-wards
Ryan Fox on fire early at US Masters: However, the Kiwi golfer stuttered late in his opening round to sit four shots behind early leader Bryson DeChambeau.
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514064/ryan-fox-on-fire-early-at-us-masters
Tauranga council commission request for hybrid model turned down again: Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has also rejected the commission's recommendation ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514627/tauranga-council-commission-request-for-hybrid-model-turned-down-again
Netball coming to grips with new rules after four suspensions: New rules saw more suspensions dished out in one round of netball's ANZ Premiership on the weekend ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514456/netball-coming-to-grips-with-new-rules-after-four-suspensions
Power shift north in women's Super rugby: With a Blues v Chiefs final to come, and the champions from the South Island out, Adam Julian reviews the Super ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/08/power-shift-north-in-womens-super-rugby/
Royals and Chiefs broke KC record with campaign spending on failed stadium tax vote
kansascity.com/news/local/article287712165.html
How US, China Seek Influence With Solomons and Other Pacific Islands: Competition is heating up between China and the US in the southern Pacific ...
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Local council election in Plochingen - Committee must decide twice: An application for review by the Plochinger Citizens List against the approval of the ULP ...
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Paid articlePaid The journey of a reluctant leader: Swarbrick has broad appeal on the left, but her position as leader wasn't always a sure thing - she almost didn't ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/02/the-journey-of-a-reluctant-leader/
Māori wards ultimatum for councils as coalition government imposes referendums: Councils that brought in Māori wards without polling residents will need to hold ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513401/maori-wards-ultimatum-for-councils-as-coalition-government-imposes-referendums
Māori ward referendum 'an expense we don't need' – Masterton mayor: Masterton's mayor says holding a referendum for an already established Māori ward is an ...
rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/513557/maori-ward-referendum-an-expense-we-don-t-need-masterton-mayor
'We will not be silenced': Gisborne council backs Māori wards: Gisborne District Council has shown its support for retaining Māori wards as the government looks ...
rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/513720/we-will-not-be-silenced-gisborne-council-backs-maori-wards
Surplus in 2027 'not achievable' on current forecasts – Willis: The finance minister also wouldn't promise that the tax cuts delivered in the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/27/surplus-in-2027-not-achievable-on-current-forecasts-willis/
Councils label Māori wards reversal 'complete overreach' by government: Reversing councils' ability to decide on Māori wards is "complete overreach by central ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513443/councils-label-maori-wards-reversal-complete-overreach-by-government
Why NZ is doomed to a downhill spiral from 2030 unless we get on top of debt - Matthew Hooton
nzherald.co.nz/business/why-nz-is-doomed-to-a-downhill-spiral-from-2030-unless-we-get-on-top-of-debt-matthew-hooton/ARG6JZEWHRG2FHCEPU6DXQFVIQ/
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New Zealand said it will dispatch defense personnel, helicopters and a naval ship to the Solomon Islands to assist in a national election due next month ...
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Govt hopes for India trade momentum through elections: The dairy industry says it has an important role in any India trade deal despite farmers' ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/02/govt-hopes-for-india-trade-momentum-through-elections/
Compulsory microchipping and desexing of pet cats after Lower Hutt council vote: Cats living in Lower Hutt must now be desexed and microchipped under a new bylaw ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513348/compulsory-microchipping-and-desexing-of-pet-cats-after-lower-hutt-council-vote
External review to probe Disability Ministry's spending and systems: Despite Whaikaha securing extra funding to see it through until the end of the year it ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/26/external-review-to-probe-disability-ministrys-spending-and-systems/
Solomon Islands election 2024: NZDF in Honiara 'to support the democratic process'
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/513398/solomon-islands-election-2024-nzdf-in-honiara-to-support-the-democratic-process
Coalition negotiation requests revealed: After weeks locked in negotiations, National, Act and NZ First formed a Government – here's the advice they asked ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/coalition-negotiation-requests-revealed/
PM Christopher Luxon, Finance Minister Nicola Willis announce early childhood tax credits
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-speaks-amid-calls-for-calm-after-gisborne-deaths/MQ6HGFD6NJF3FJIT4KYOYAOH5Y/
Power shift north in women's Super rugby: With a Blues v Chiefs final to come, and the champions from the South Island out, Adam Julian reviews the Super ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/08/power-shift-north-in-womens-super-rugby/
Former National MP slams Act's 'radical' Treaty plan: Chris Finlayson, the former minister for Treaty negotiations under Sir John Key ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/former-national-mp-slams-acts-radical-treaty-plan
‘Aldi first’: New $20 range hits Aussie shelves: Aldi is set to release its biggest Special Buys collection yet, with the range being the first of its kind for ...
news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/20-aldi-special-buys-collection-set-to-explode-in-stores/news-story/fb01ea91d38a37e659245701a45519c1
It's time for Labour humility not defensiveness: Opinion: Though Willie Jackson's blustering defence of the Labour government was admirably loyal to ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/21/its-time-for-labour-humility-not-defensiveness/
Paid articlePaid Motorsport: Kiwi IndyCar hopeful Liam Sceats making waves in quest to break into American championship
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It's time for Labour humility not defensiveness: Opinion: Though Willie Jackson's blustering defence of the Labour government was admirably loyal to ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/21/its-time-for-labour-humility-not-defensiveness/
Paid articlePaid BREAKING NEWS | Chlöe Swarbrick is the Greens' new co-leader, replacing outgoing James Shaw.
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Bay of Plenty iwi-led initiative aims to reduce Oranga Tamariki uplifts: By RNZ Iwi providers in the eastern Bay of Plenty hope a tikanga-led family support ...
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/bay-of-plenty-iwi-led-initiative-aims-to-reduce-oranga-tamariki-uplifts/XYFJLKH6INGPZHOYUMGJSDDM44/
Watch live: Tax question hangs over Labour as Hipkins looks to rebuild: The party's annual retreat has started with Chris Hipkins targeting the government ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511677/watch-live-tax-question-hangs-over-labour-as-hipkins-looks-to-rebuild
Labour caucus retreat a lot different from a year ago: Labour heads into caucus retreat expecting a quieter time than last year.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511555/labour-caucus-retreat-a-lot-different-from-a-year-ago
US senators reach deal to proceed with $1.2trn spending bill : The White House said it was confident Congress would ‘imminently pass’ the legislation on Saturday ...
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Paid articlePaid Social media agency's $320k bill for National's campaign advertising: Christopher Luxon fronted quirky social media videos produced by renowned agency Topham ...
rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/512357/social-media-agency-s-320k-bill-for-national-s-campaign-advertising
What every Aucklander needs to know about the long-term plan: Would you rather have better services or pay lower rates?
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-03-2024/what-every-aucklander-needs-to-know-about-the-long-term-plan
UFC fighter disqualified for biting opponent; Kiwi heavyweight Justin Tafa loses on points
nzherald.co.nz/sport/ufc-fighter-disqualified-for-biting-opponent-kiwi-heavyweight-justin-tafa-loses-on-points/Z2RF6SR6UBCSHK2C5QCDOKB3YU/
Quick Glance: UFC Fighter Bites Opponent; Justin Tafa Loses by Points
- A UFC bout was prematurely ended during an event after a fighter was disqualified for biting his opponent.
- Severino will be excluded from the promotion as it was the first time a UFC fight was disqualified for biting.
The Prime Minister was asked if the Government can afford to give tax cuts to middle- and low-income New Zealanders as he promised during the election ...
Transport Minister Simeon Brown unsure about starting 8 Roads of National Significance this term
nzherald.co.nz/nz/transport-minister-simeon-brown-unsure-about-starting-billions-of-dollars-of-new-roads-this-term/DAMDEC3RLJBYBMXPM3MBC6VKNA/
Royals and Chiefs’ big strikeout doesn’t mean KC rejects new and improved stadiums | Opinion
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Quick Glance: Chiefs, Royals Face Uncertain Future After Sales Tax Vote Loss in Kansas City
- The future of the Chiefs and Royals is uncertain after a loss in a sales tax vote in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Voters rejected extending the sales tax through 2064, prompting the teams to seek alternative financial options.
- The teams' rejected proposal for Jackson County included extensive renovation plans for Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium.
- The Chiefs and Royals must now decide on their next steps while efforts are made to keep the teams in Kansas City.
A disinformation campaign, the 2023 election and new government policy: Farming advocacy group Groundswell spent a lot of money during last year's election ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/12-03-2024/a-disinformation-campaign-the-2023-election-and-new-government-policy
Dunedin premier rugby: live score updates: Join us for live score updates of the second round of Dunedin premier rugby, kick off at 2.45pm ...
odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/club-rugby/dunedin-premier-rugby-live-score-updates-11
How electorate candidates funded their campaigns - and who spent the most: Analysis: What the numbers show about the cost of winning an electorate.
rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/511353/how-electorate-candidates-funded-their-campaigns-and-who-spent-the-most
Brian Tamaki’s Freedom and Rights Coalition meets at Auckland Domain: Call for Luxon to ‘defend free speech’
nzherald.co.nz/nz/brian-tamakis-freedom-and-rights-coalition-to-march-at-auckland-domain-call-for-luxon-to-defend-free-speech/LXPB3XCNUZBNHG5PFTEC4KUDLY/
Emotions run high in parliament over dismantling of Māori Health Authority: Opposition MPs hit out at health minister Shane Reti yesterday as the bill to scrap ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/28-02-2024/emotions-run-high-in-parliament-over-dismantling-of-maori-health-authority
Willis walks back promise of budget surplus: Finance Minister Nicola Willis has warned the government could struggle to meet the surplus forecast for the 2027 ...
odt.co.nz/business/willis-walks-back-promise-budget-surplus
Dunedin premier rugby: live score updates: Live score updates from this season's first round of Dunedin premier rugby matches today. Kick-off at 5.30pm ...
odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/club-rugby/dunedin-premier-rugby-live-score-updates-10
March Madness winners and losers: Pac-12 riding high after perfect first round: Among the winners and losers of the NCAA men's tournament Friday is the Pac-12 ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2024/03/22/march-madness-first-round-winners-losers-pac-12/73071734007/
Rotorua candidate Merepeka Raukawa-Tait spent almost $14k on unsuccessful campaign
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🔊 Acting House Leader and the minister responsible for gender, Olivia Grange, says Opposition Leader Mark Golding has brought the House of Representatives into ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240319/goldings-comments-about-house-speaker-disturbing-and-hypocritical-grange #GLNRToday
Crunch time for the pandemic treaty: Sharp words addressed to World Health Organisation (WHO) members instead of the usual soft diplomatic language
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/crunch-time-for-the-pandemic-treaty/
EU Parliament urges EU to give Ukraine whatever it needs, including Taurus - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/02/29/eu-parliament-urges-eu-to-give-ukraine-whatever-it-needs-including-taurus/
How the Government’s 100-day plan is going, an anxious wait for hundreds of TVNZ staff and calls for stricter rules on deadly air rifles in the latest NZ ... Show more bit.ly/3V8yWSp
Over 82,000 registrants benefit from Oman's social development programmes | Times of Oman
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JK had a chat to farmers about mental well-being and we launched our Rural Champions 2024 campaign🚜🌾
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Super Rugby Pacific team lists: Blues, Highlanders, Crusaders, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Moana Pasifika name second-round squads
nzherald.co.nz/sport/super-rugby-team-lists-blues-highlanders-crusaders-chiefs-hurricanes-and-moana-pasifika-name-second-round-squads/7BUN5FR4CNEJ3I23LE47QKGAUM/
Businesses vote for Stratford BID to continue: A ballot of 382 businesses, conducted by Civica election management company, resulted in 54 per cent voting in ...
stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/businesses-vote-for-stratford-bid-to-continue/
Forced reshuffle gives Labour a chance for much-needed refresh: As Grant Robertson steps aside, his successor hits the ground running in a show of confidence for ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/21/forced-reshuffle-gives-labour-a-chance-for-much-needed-refresh/
Ia manuia lau malaga, Fa’anānā Efeso Collins: A tribute to a life of service.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/21-02-2024/manuia-lau-malaga-faanana-efeso-collins
Quick Glance: A Tribute to Fa’anānā Efeso Collins
- Fa’anānā Efeso Collins served as a vital bridge between Pacific communities and New Zealand.
- He was dedicated to representing the needs and ambitions of his people.
- Transitioning from local politics to national parliament, Fa’anānā remained a champion for change.
- Fa’anānā's legacy embodies a commitment to his community and a vision for a brighter future.
Taranaki initiative fosters growth in Māori healthcare workforce: An initiative to help Māori into the health workforce is being credited with almost doubling ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510162/taranaki-initiative-fosters-growth-in-maori-healthcare-workforce
Big coal company bought West Coast election campaign: Unhappy with a policy banning more mining of conservation land, Bathurst Resources paid $32 ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/23/big-coal-company-bought-west-coast-election-campaign/
Paid articlePaid #BREAKING | Chris Hipkins’ popularity has taken a significant blow since last year’s general election.
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1News-Verian political poll: Labour gains slightly, Chris Hipkins plummets: The latest 1News-Verian poll has ACT and NZ First losing one seat each ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/509602/1news-verian-political-poll-labour-gains-slightly-chris-hipkins-plummets
Green Party candidate Geordie Rogers wins Wellington City Council by-election: Green Party Candidate Geordie Rogers has won Wellington's by-election for the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509775/green-party-candidate-geordie-rogers-wins-wellington-city-council-by-election
A new member’s bill wants to stop landlords getting extra votes in local elections
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/19-02-2024/a-new-members-bill-wants-to-stop-landlords-getting-extra-votes-in-local-elections
$2m surge in election campaign spending by third-party groups: Lobby and campaign groups spent 13 times more on the 2023 election campaign than in 2020.
rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/510208/2m-surge-in-election-campaign-spending-by-third-party-groups
Northland bridge finally opens, nine years after it was promised: By Peter de Graaf of RNZ One of Northland’s most keenly anticipated bridges is set to open this ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/northland-bridge-finally-opens-nine-years-after-it-was-promised/D73R5I52ZJHB7DGTYLULYSWKG4/
Yup, say voters, just like we told you: Polling in 2024 is strikingly similar to the election night result – but there are a few other morsels to chew on.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/20-02-2024/yup-say-voters-thats-what-we-meant
Parliament is in urgency this week – here’s what that means: Passing legislation under urgency certainly saves time, but it cuts a few corners too.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/28-02-2024/parliament-is-in-urgency-this-week-heres-what-that-means
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' death brings another new Green MP to Parliament: The event has led to a period of mourning in the House, and yet another shift in the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/509812/fa-anana-efeso-collins-death-brings-another-new-green-mp-to-parliament
The old town and the new city: a clash of two Wellingtons: The Lambton ward byelection wasn't about left vs right, it was a tussle between two amorphous ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/22-02-2024/the-old-town-and-the-new-city-a-battle-of-two-wellingtons
What is Local Water Done Well, the new not-quite-Three Waters?: In just 10 days, the last government's efforts to fix water infrastructure will be scrapped ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/13-02-2024/what-is-local-water-done-well-the-new-not-quite-three-waters
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