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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern meets with members of the Muslim community. Photo / Supplied

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Chch attacks: How did it damage NZ's reputation?

21 May, 2019 3:00pm
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Education, tourism and immigration data gives a clear picture of how the world reacted.

Green MP Golriz Ghahraman will be escorted by police after the increasing amount of threats. Photo / Doug Sherring.

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Green MP to receive security escort after increased threat level

21 May, 2019 1:21pm
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Investigation reveals threats against Golriz Ghahraman.

National MP Alfred Ngaro confirmed today he was thinking about setting up a new Christian values party. Photo / John Stone

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National MP regrets sharing abortion 'holocaust' post

21 May, 2019 11:52am
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He also confirmed he was considering setting up his own Christian values party.

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Health Minister David Clark announcing a $40 million funding boost for ambulance services at Parliament on Tuesday. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Govt to spend $40m on ambulance services

21 May, 2019 9:00am
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The funding will help relieve the pressure on St John and Wellington Free Ambulances.

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters addressed the NZ Grey Power Federation annual meeting in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Govt mulling significant changes to NZ Super

20 May, 2019 12:18pm
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Winston Peters says it's unfair people can get NZ Super after living in NZ for 10 years.

Seniors Minister Tracey Martin during her pre-Budget announcements to the NZ Grey Power Federation annual meeting in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Govt to spend $7.7m on SuperGold card revamp

20 May, 2019 9:30am
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A new website and an app make up the bulk of the funding.

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NZ embarks on creating new trading rules for a digital era

19 May, 2019 5:54pm
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The new rules will also have a focus on limiting the spread of extremism online

Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the Australian election was

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What the Aussie election result means for Kiwis living across the Tasman

19 May, 2019 5:18pm
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Kiwis living in Aussie may feel unhappy with yesterday's Australian election result.

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Botany battle lines: Ross attacks former colleague over controversial abortion post

19 May, 2019 4:17pm
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Ross' attack appears to be in response to rumours he may be challenged for his Botany seat

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with Paliamentry Under-Secretary Jan Logie during a wellbeing Pre-Budget announcement on Family and Sexual violence. Photo / Dean Purcell

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Hundreds of millions promised to 'break the cycle of family and sexual violence'

19 May, 2019 10:10am
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The largest ever Government spend on family and sexual violence and support services.

National MP Alfred Ngaro could stand for a new Christian-based party in the Botany electorate at the next election. Photo / George Novak

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National MP 'considering' setting up new Christian party – Bridges

19 May, 2019 9:47am
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Alfred Ngaro won't comment speculation he's planning on launching a new party.

Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter and Police Minister Stuart Nash walking from Parliament to their press conference on drug driving in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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False positives for drug drivers testing could be a hurdle

18 May, 2019 5:00am
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The Government this week called for public submissions on the issue of drug driving tests.

It has been reported that National MP Alfred Ngaro is in talks about setting up a new party, focused on socially conservative issues. Photo / George Novak

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'Time will tell' – National on prospect of Ngaro-led Christian party

17 May, 2019 10:52am
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National won't rule out the possibility of one of its MPs forming a conservative party

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Brett who? A short lunch with National backbencher Brett Hudson

16 May, 2019 11:00am
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He has been an MP for five years – but who is National backbencher Brett Hudson?

Climate Change Minister James Shaw said the cost of doing nothing outweighs the cost that the Zero Carbon Bill will have on the economy. Photo / Mark Tantrum

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The economic cost of the 'ambitious' Zero Carbon Act revealed

14 May, 2019 5:22pm
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The official analysis of the bill also shows why the PM said it was 'ambitious'.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson during his pre-Budget 2019 speech at Parliament in Wellington today. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Second fees-free year now in question after funding reallocation

14 May, 2019 4:53pm
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Grant Robertson would not commit to a second year of fees-free studies for students.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson in the House. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Govt to slash $1b spending: Fees-free study first victim

14 May, 2019 12:34pm
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Grant Robertson reveals plan to slash $1b in 'low-priority' spending.

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has unveiled her foundation's report on reducing the harm caused from social media.

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Helen Clark backs review of NZ's hate speech laws

14 May, 2019 11:02am
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Helen Clark says hate speech law needs to change and a social media watchdog is needed

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says there is still life in a US/NZ free trade deal. Photo / Marty Melville.

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Peters says US/NZ trade deal progress has been made

14 May, 2019 9:27am
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters says there's still life in a potential US/NZ trade deal

Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters said Tip Top's sale was

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Tip Top sale a 'sad day' for NZ: Winston Peters

13 May, 2019 5:14pm
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Tip Top was sold to a European company – Winston Peters says it's a 'sad day' for NZ.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is welcomed with a lei at a Pasifika Community roundtable event in South Auckland this morning. Photo / Pool

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UN boss: It's up to the youth to 'rescue the planet'

13 May, 2019 3:53pm
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Antonio Guterres called on youth to "be as noisy possible" until leaders listen to them.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres (left) and Climate Change Minister James Shaw (right) speaking to media in Auckland. Photo / Jason Walls

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UN boss – 'tax pollution, not people'

13 May, 2019 9:44am
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The head of the UN, Antonio Guterres, is calling for NZ to slap a tax on pollution

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres (left) speaking to media in Auckland alongside Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo / Jason Walls

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A visit of 'solidarity' and 'gratitude' – UN boss on NZ trip

12 May, 2019 6:12pm
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UN Secretary General says world facing a 'climate emergency' but NZ on the 'front lines'.

The Government say they are committed to tackling homelessness after announcing $197m on housing long-term homeless people. Photo / Getty

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Govt to spend $200m on housing 2700 homeless

12 May, 2019 10:43am
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The spend is the single largest Government investment in tackling chronic homelessness.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres - the former Prime Minister of Portugal - will visit Auckland and Christchurch. Photo / Twitter

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UN Secretary-General touches down in Auckland today

12 May, 2019 5:38am
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Antonio Guterres will be attending climate change events in Auckland and Christchurch

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Police unveil new non-emergency number – 105

10 May, 2019 10:05am
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People can now call 105 for non-emergency issues that are still a matter for police.

Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters on stage at Mt Smart Stadium last February. Photo / Chris Loufte

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Which companies are wining and dining our MPs?

9 May, 2019 6:55pm
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In total, more than 150 gifts were given to MPs last year.

The gifts that Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern - and all other MPs - received in the last year were released this afternoon. Photo / Getty.

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The gifts Jacinda Ardern received last year

9 May, 2019 4:06pm
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Three Cabinet members and one Labour MP were also given rugby tickets by Huawei.

National Party MP Judith Collins has called on Housing Minister Phil Twyford to resign and for the scrapping of the KiwiBuild policy. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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KiwiBuild promise: Judith Collins calls for Phil Twyford's head

9 May, 2019 2:33pm
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National's Judith Collins is calling for Housing Minister Phil Twyford to resign.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the Government is spending $27 million on a new, clean energy centre in Taranaki.

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Govt spends $27m on Taranaki clean energy

9 May, 2019 9:02am
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The spend on the clean energy centre comes after the Govt unveiled the zero carbon bill

While farming groups have slammed the legislation as

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'Toothless', 'cruel' – lobby groups slam zero carbon bill

8 May, 2019 5:06pm
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A number of different lobby groups have voiced their criticism of the zero carbon bill.

Speaking to media today, Housing Minister Phil Twyford said he

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Minister reviewing 100k KiwiBuild homes target

8 May, 2019 4:54pm
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Phil Twyford and Jacinda Ardern created confusion around KiwiBuild today.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Climate Change Minister James Shaw spoke to media about the zero carbon bill, will will be introduced to Parliament today. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Heavy biotechnical investment needed to reach zero carbon goals

8 May, 2019 1:52pm
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More investment needed to reach the ambitious goals set in the zero carbon legislation.

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Live: Govt unveils 'landmark' plan to tackle climate change

8 May, 2019 10:30am
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The Government has revealed details of the highly anticipated Zero Carbon legislation

Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says any involvement in a challenge to the Te Tai Tokerau electorate by Destiny Church Leader Brian Tamaki's would only bolster Davis' own support.

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Brian Tamaki in politics 'greatest thing ever' for would-be rival's support

7 May, 2019 5:19pm
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Kelvin Davis says Brian Tamaki challenging his seat would be good for his campaign.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says details about the rest of the money raised for the families of those affected by the Christchurch attack will come this week. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Christchurch fund distribution details to be unveiled this week

7 May, 2019 4:26pm
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PM Jacinda Ardern says more details on the fund's distribution coming this week.

Opposition leader Simon Bridges during question time in Parliament, Wellington - he was kicked out of the House by Speaker Trevor Mallard

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Simon Bridges kicked out of House; is accused of making 'barnyard animal' noises

7 May, 2019 3:03pm
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The National leader has denied making such sounds.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was the busiest minister with 188 meetings and events in March. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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NZ's most powerful diaries: What MPs get up to behind closed doors

3 May, 2019 5:17am
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In January, ministers began proactively releasing their diaries – so what are they doing?

National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett:

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Minister's comments questioning Bennett's Māori heritage 'racist'

2 May, 2019 4:39pm
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Minister Willie Jackson yesterday said Paula Bennett 'doesn't know if she's a Māori'.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has tasked the State Services Commission with looking into which Government departments can double spending on training.

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Big NZ companies to boost spend on training and re-skilling

2 May, 2019 1:30pm
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PM Ardern said she would be working to get Govt departments involved as well.

Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross was joined by his personal psychiatrist Dr Hugh Clarkson in his podcast. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Ross discusses mental health with his psychiatrists in podcast

2 May, 2019 5:00am
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Jami-Lee Ross discusses his mental health with psychiatrist Dr Hugh Clarkson in podcast.

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Peters appears to be coming around on Belt and Road

30 Apr, 2019 5:57pm
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Peters previously apprehensive about NZ's involvement in China's Belt and Road initiative.

National Party leader Simon Bridges said that he

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'I trust Judith Collins' – Bridges

30 Apr, 2019 5:07pm
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Simon Bridges had earlier refused to explicitly say the words 'I trust Judith Collins'.

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Bridges confident in his leadership despite Collins conundrum

30 Apr, 2019 11:12am
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The National leader said he 'trusted all his colleagues' when asked if he trusted Collins

MP Judith Collins refused to say that she supported Simon Bridges as leader of the National Party. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Judith Collins refuses to rule out Nats leadership bid

30 Apr, 2019 9:55am
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'The National Party, of course, is not a cult and I always support the leader': Collins

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaking to media at her post-Cabinet conference. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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$6 million to fix issues with the Census

29 Apr, 2019 5:22pm
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made her first pre-Budget funding announcement.

Stats NZ will begin releasing the delayed data from last year's census at the end of September this year.

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Census 'shambles': 18-month wait for first data release, iwi details missing

29 Apr, 2019 11:06am
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First release of census data will be on September 23.

ACC Minister Iain Lees-Galloway received a letter from Canadian-based NorthWest Healthcare complaining about ACC's 'aggressive tactics.' Photo / Greg Bowker

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Canadian Healthcare company pulls Govt into ACC stoush

27 Apr, 2019 8:50am
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NorthWest Healthcare wrote to the ACC Minister to voice concerns over 'aggressive tactics'

Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin:

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Govt mulls mandatory classification rules for Netflix and others

26 Apr, 2019 4:05pm
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Netflix, Lightbox and other services may soon be forced to have mandatory classifications.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she has been in contact with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the Christchurch call in May. Photo / Jason Oxenham

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Ardern hopes to work 'collaboratively' with Zuckerberg in Paris

24 Apr, 2019 2:09pm
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Ardern hopes she and the Facebook founder can work collaboratively in Paris next month.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will co-chair a meeting to be held in Paris next month.

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PM leads global attempt to tackle social media terrorism, extremism

24 Apr, 2019 7:57am
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Ardern to co-chair meeting to be held in Paris next month.

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National's first major Opposition policy now in hands of lady luck

23 Apr, 2019 2:07pm
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National's bill to address 'bracket creep' will but put in the members' ballot this week.

Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones met with top Alibaba officials in Hong Kong last month where the plan was discussed. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba eyeing up NZ expansion

22 Apr, 2019 6:00pm
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One of the world's biggest companies is tossing up creating an NZ-based logistical hub

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said of the CGT:

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Labour Party picked to emerge unscathed from CGT rejection

18 Apr, 2019 12:39pm
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Long-time Labour members and campaigners don't think the CGT rejection will hurt Labour.

Sir Michael Cullen has blamed Winston Peters for killing a capital gains tax. Photo / Getty

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Winston Peters 'to blame' for Govt killing capital gains tax: Cullen

17 Apr, 2019 3:37pm
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Michael Cullen also said National would be the party most damaged from CGT rejection.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has rejected a CGT and said no such policy will be implemented under her leadership. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Not on my watch: Ardern vows no CGT while she's in charge

17 Apr, 2019 2:53pm
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In a surprise move PM Jacinda Ardern has ruled out capital gains tax while she is leader.

Winston Peters says the Government's coalition was in 'very sound health' despite not agreeing on a CGT. Photo / NZH

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CGT, RIP: What role did NZ First play in dumped tax?

17 Apr, 2019 2:40pm
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The Government has rejected a proposed capital gains tax.

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Govt aims to 'revitalise' racing industry with new legislation

17 Apr, 2019 12:04pm
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New laws will help the racing industry which has been struggling, the Govt says.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during her weekly media conference at Parliament in Wellington yesterday. The national threat level has been lowered. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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National terror threat level downgraded for first time since Christchurch attacks

17 Apr, 2019 11:19am
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Before March 15 terror attack the country's threat level had never been higher than "low".

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had previously stated that she thought most Kiwis would back the Government's moves to ban semi-automatic weapons. Photo / Alan Gibson

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Majority of Kiwis back new gun laws: poll

16 Apr, 2019 6:22pm
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Almost one in five Kiwis think the Govt's gun ban law did not go far enough

Minister for Biosecurity Damien O'Connor unveiled proposals which would

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Penalties for farmers not moving stock properly to increase ten-fold

16 Apr, 2019 4:57pm
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The Government will introduce new rules around the movement of animals after M. bovis

A spokesperson for the Minister in charge of the $3 billion fund, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones, said he welcomed the Auditor-General's announcement. Photo / John Stone

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PGF to be audited and reviewed by Govt spending watch-dog

16 Apr, 2019 3:34pm
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Both National and the Government have welcomed news the AG is looking into the PGF