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Government changes climate law to prevent lawsuits

· May 12, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith made the announcement on Tuesday. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii The government has announced it will change its Climate Change Response...

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Government brings certainty to climate change tort law

· May 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is clarifying climate change laws to provide businesses with certainty around their obligations, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.  “Ongoing litigation in the High Court,...

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More than 100,000 households claim rates help

· May 12, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government Minister Simon Watts. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More than 100,000 people have claimed a rates rebate so far this year. The Rates Rebate scheme...

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An anti-fireworks tipping point

· May 12, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Remi, a 14-year-old retired race horse, had to be put down because of the injuries she sustained when fireworks were let off near her. Supplied The...