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The government's 20 trips abroad this month
26 Apr 2024The government appears committed to overseas visits with 14 ministers and MPs in 18 countries this month.
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$700,000 on Covid pins, now government department cutting costs
26 Apr 2024A government office that set aside millions for lapel pins for pandemic workers is now looking to cut back on spending.
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Controlled gorse burning behind massive Hawke's Bay fir
26 Apr 2024Crews were able to get the fire under control in the early hours of the morning.
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No more Census forms? Stats NZ mulls form of future surveys
24 Apr 2024The traditional Census form could become a thing of the past, as Stats NZ starts to rely more heavily on administrative data. Audio
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Far North councillors vote 9 to 1 to seek delay in adding fluoride to water supply
15 Apr 2024Far North District councillors have voted nine-to-one to seek a two-year delay in adding fluoride to some town water supplies.
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'Hard to not feel dehumanised': On tenterhooks awaiting job cuts
13 Apr 2024Education Ministry staff have told RNZ about their crippling anxiety as they and Oranga Tamariki staff wait to learn next week if they have lost their jobs.
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Mata Reports: Episode 5 - Trick or Treaty
12 Apr 2024The fate of the Treaty of Waitangi is teetering on the brink of a popular vote, as the new coalition government pledges to introduce a Treaty Principles Bill, potentially triggering a referendum.
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Tribunal suggests Pakistani man could bribe way out of torture
9 Apr 2024The High Court has criticised a tribunal for seeming to suggest a Pakistani man could bribe his way out of a situation where he might be imprisoned and tortured.
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Government's targets: 'Where is the action behind these?'
9 Apr 2024The opposition and victim support services are calling for more detail on how the government plans to achieve its nine targets.
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Lawyers call on MPs to include right to sustainable environment in legislation
9 Apr 2024Lawyers for Climate Action says no human right can be realised without a healthy environment.
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Dozens of jobs set to be axed at Treasury
5 Apr 2024The Treasury is proposing to axe 50 roles to meet the government's demands to cut costs.
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Public servants on edge over wait for final decisions on jobs
4 Apr 2024Destroyed, distressed, and disappointed - public servants are reeling as government departments continue to bring down the axe on jobs.
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Labour MP slams Invercargill Mayor over youth offending stance
4 Apr 2024Mayor Nobby Clark told RNZ it made no difference if someone was 11 or 12 years of age when it came to justice for "adult crimes".
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Impossible to say if 13-year-old died from virus or vaccine - coroner
3 Apr 2024It is impossible to tell if a 13-year-old boy died from his Covid-19 vaccine or a virus, a coroner has ruled.
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Morphine shortage across NZ impacting patients in palliative care
2 Apr 2024The daughter of a woman dying from stage four lung cancer says her mother is in considerable pain and she is "appalled" by the drug shortage.
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Listeria fears prompt recall of Matakana salmon products
29 Mar 2024Two salmon products are being recalled over fears they could be contaminated with listeria bacteria, which can be especially dangerous to vulnerable groups and during pregnancy.
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Second man arrested over deadly Gisborne brawl
26 Mar 2024The man was injured during the brawl and charged upon his release from hospital.
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Rotorua parks, cemetery workers on strike over pay
22 Mar 2024The 75 workers from Rotorua council-controlled organisation InfraCore will go on strike for eight days from Friday.
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Stake in Westfield retail sites up for sale, international buyers showing interest
15 Mar 2024A large stake in Westfield's five prime retail properties in Auckland and Christchurch are for sale.
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What the Green Party knew, and what next for MP Darleen Tana
19 Mar 2024Analysis - An independent investigation into Green MP Darleen Tana is expected to unearth what she knew and when about allegations of migrant exploitation against her and her husband.
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Vera Ellen and Georgia Gets By say 'no' to SXSW Festival
14 Mar 2024Two New Zealand artists have cancelled their appearances at a major US music festival in protest at the event's defence industry sponsors.
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NZ Airports Association wants greater fare transparency
14 Mar 2024It says Air NZ is blaming Auckland Airport "when it's their own record-high domestic airfares and cost add-ons" driving up costs for consumers.
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Government's science agency looks to cut staff, focus on money-making projects
14 Mar 2024One of the country's top research organisations is proposing to cut staff and focus on science projects that make money.
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Te Whatu Ora racks most complaints for OIA request delays, refusals
13 Mar 2024Te Whatu Ora was the most complained about government agency for its handling of OIA requests, followed by police.
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