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National Party politicians rule out leadership bid

· March 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford has often been tipped as a possible leadership contender. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Education Minister Erica Stanford has been damning in her...

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Holidays Act reform needs to take a break

· March 10, 2026

Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is calling on Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden to pause the proposed reform of the Holidays Act...

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National’s Shane Reti to retire from politics

· March 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Reti will retire at the election. RNZ / Mark Papalii Former National deputy leader Dr Shane Reti has announced he will retire at this year’s...

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New equipment boosts ports’ emergency access

· March 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Access to New Zealand’s smaller ports will be significantly improved by the procurement of a new crane dredging barge, which will ensure vital supplies can be...

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COVID-19 Inquiry released

· March 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The final report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 has been released today, delivering an independent account of the pandemic response and its lasting...

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Choice, control and certainty through flexible funding

· March 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Disabled people will have more choice over how they use their flexible funding from April, while keeping the same level of support they receive today, Minister for Disability Issues...

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The real price of Buy Now Pay Later

· March 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Buy Now Pay Later schemes including Afterpay are popular with consumers, with one million Kiwis using them. Screenshot Financial watchdogs want the rules about Buy Now...