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Watch live: Judith Collins makes her final speech to Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand Judith Collins is making her final speech to Parliament as an MP this afternoon, ahead of her exit from politics. Her departure brings to an end...
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Waitaki District ratepayers facing up to 45 percent increase call for probe into council’s finances
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Stunned Waitaki District ratepayers facing rates increases of up to 45 percent are calling for a government probe of council’s finances, with some worried people...
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Laws passed to deliver AML red tape relief
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed the passage of two major Anti–Money Laundering (AML) reform Bills through their final readings in Parliament today, cutting red...
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Patrick McHenry and global financial leaders to speak at The Asian Banker Summit 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
Source: Media Outreach The 27th edition of The Asian Banker Summit will convene senior banking, regulatory and technology leaders from over 25 countries in Kuala Lumpur on 13–14 May 2026...
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New poll: Coalition partners tumble, but could still form government
Source: Radio New Zealand National would bring 39 MPs into Parliament under the new poll results, with 15 MPs from NZ First and eight from ACT. File photo. VNP /...
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Government considered phasing out fees-free university scheme before axing it
Source: Radio New Zealand Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government considered phasing out the fees-free tertiary education scheme but decided it was too complicated, opting...
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NZ lamb exporters at risk of President Trump imposing new tariffs – Trade Minister
Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay says a US investigation into lamb is likely. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Trade Minister Todd McClay said he was expecting the United...
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Government announces delegations for new Associate Agriculture Minister
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture Minister Todd McClay today confirmed new Associate Agriculture Minister Mike Butterick’s key areas of delegated responsibility across the primary sector. “Mike Butterick brings a deep...
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Auckland boarding houses investigation finds significant non-compliance with Healthy Homes Standards
Source: Radio New Zealand Inside a Mt Eden boarding house. (File photo) MBIE / SUPPLIED An investigation of boarding houses in Auckland found significant non-compliance with Healthy Homes Standards, the...
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Luxon calls OECD warning on government’s LNG plans ‘load of rubbish’
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed the OECD’s warnings about the government’s LNG plans as “a load of rubbish” and says he remains “very interested” in...
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Luxon protects polluters’ profits in sweeping, rushed climate change law amendment
Source: Green Party The Government’s surprise announcement this morning to amend the Climate Change Response Act is yet another example of Luxon loosening the leash for corporate profits at the...
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New Te Tai Tokerau Party may not be able to contest election under that name, Bishop says
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The new Te Tai Tokerau Party may not be able to contest the election...
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Auckland lagging on life jacket rules – water safety group
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A water safety group says Auckland is lagging behind the rest of the country and internationally on making life jackets mandatory. It comes after the...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the nine months ended 31 March 2026 – Treasury
Source: New Zealand Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the nine months ended 31 March 2026 were released by the Treasury today. The March results...
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Awards – Finalists announced for 2026 ExportNZ ASB Central Region Awards
Source: Business Central ExportNZ is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards. Proudly sponsored by ASB, the awards recognise exporting excellence from across the...
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Hantavirus ‘contact’ case quarantined in Pitcairn after transit in Tahiti
Source: Radio New Zealand Hantavirus is typically spread by the inhalation of contaminated rodent droppings. AFP A hantavirus “contact” case has been quarantined in Pitcairn after a short transit in...
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Recognising the extraordinary contribution of nurses
Source: New Zealand Government International Nurses Day is an opportunity to recognise the extraordinary role nurses play in caring for New Zealanders at every stage of life, Health Minister Simeon...
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Grace Millane-inspired play to tour NZ schools
Source: Radio New Zealand British writer Julia Grogan penned her first play, based on the “deeply upsetting” Grace Millane case, on the Notes app on her phone in between bar...
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Fourth petroleum permit application enters competitive process
Source: New Zealand Government The fourth petroleum exploration permit application since the removal of the exploration ban late last year has entered the open market competitive process, an encouraging signal...
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Will Richie Mo’unga tour South Africa?
Source: Radio New Zealand Richie Mo’unga has been playing in Japan since the 2023 World Cup. photosport Will Richie Mo’unga tour South Africa? It’s the question every All Black fan...
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NZ, Australian businesses report higher costs, more risks due to Middle East conflict
Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly half of New Zealand respondents reported shipping disruption. Alex Cairns Businesses on both sides of the Tasman are reporting widespread economic damage caused by the...
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University Appointments – Victoria University of Wellington announces new Vice-Chancellor
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Internationally-recognised scholar and national award-winning teacher Professor Bryony James has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington....
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“Shocking abuse of power” – Greenpeace slams Govt’s climate law change
Source: Greenpeace The government has announced plans to pass a law retrospectively preventing companies from being sued for the damage that their climate pollution is causing ordinary New Zealanders. Greenpeace Aotearoa...
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Property Market – Steady as she goes: property values plateau while uncertainty lingers – QV
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Residential property values continue to hold steady amid growing economic and political uncertainty. Our latest QV House Price Index, out now, shows the average value nationally...
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Citizenship office smashing timeliness targets
Source: New Zealand Government After six years of not meeting timeliness targets, citizenship by grant processing has been within target timeframes for the past six months consecutively, says Minister of Internal Affairs...
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Chelsea FC Women to play at International Football Festival in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Kerr, centre, celebrates a goal with fellow Chelsea players. AFP High profile side Chelsea FC Women are to play at the International Football Festival in...
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Federated Farmers welcomes more help for farmer biodiversity protection efforts
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is applauding moves by the Government to encourage greater private investment in the work farmers and other landowners do to protect biodiversity and reduce climate change...