Politics
This category covers news and updates on domestic political developments, government policies, elections, and the actions of political parties within New Zealand.
‘Enough is enough’ – Chris Hipkins blasts government over Māori policies
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‘Enough is enough’ – Chris Hipkins blasts government over Māori policies
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins says the coalition government is unfairly targeting Māori and “enough is enough”. Hipkins is speaking…
Abuse in care report delivers survivors’ demands for justice
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Abuse in care report delivers survivors’ demands for justice
“Maybe the government just needs to listen” – Aaron Smale The Royal Commission of Inquiry’s report into abuse in state and…
‘Israel must listen’ – Luxon, Albanese, Trudeau issue joint support for US-backed ceasefire
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‘Israel must listen’ – Luxon, Albanese, Trudeau issue joint support for US-backed ceasefire
Christopher Luxon has joined with Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in calling again for…
The Week in Politics: Parliament set a vital task, Darleen Tana returns
20 hours ago
The Week in Politics: Parliament set a vital task, Darleen Tana returns
Analysis – The politicians have to decide what to do about child abuse in care now the Royal Commission’s report…
Crown breached Treaty principles in school reform – Waitangi Tribunal
1 day ago
Crown breached Treaty principles in school reform – Waitangi Tribunal
A Waitangi Tribunal report has found the Crown breached Treaty principles in its review and reform of schools between 2018…
The state care decision that rippled through four generations
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The state care decision that rippled through four generations
Warning: This story discusses sexual abuse, as well as physical and psychological abuse endured in state care. It also discusses…
Hauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke at centre of laptop squabble
2 days ago
Hauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke at centre of laptop squabble
By Al Williams of Hauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke found herself at the centre of a storm when MPs became fixated…
Minister can’t guarantee abuse won’t occur at controversial boot camps
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Minister can’t guarantee abuse won’t occur at controversial boot camps
Children’s Minister Karen Chhour cannot guarantee young people being sent to boot camps will not be at some risk of…
‘Soul destroying’: Health NZ proposes cuts to recently established jobs
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‘Soul destroying’: Health NZ proposes cuts to recently established jobs
Health New Zealand is proposing cutting 44 roles, many which have only just been established, the Public Service Association says.…
$800m upgrade announced for lower North Island rail
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$800m upgrade announced for lower North Island rail
An $800m upgrade for lower North Island commuter rail will see 15 minutes carved off the train trip between Wellington…