Parliament repeals Fair Pay Agreements
The bill was repealed under urgency by National, NZ First and Act.
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Fair pay laws, Cook Strait ferries and Israel's isolation | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 14
Parliament works under urgency while protests take over its lawns, safety concerns after mega-ferries project gets scrapped and why Israel’s becoming increasingly isolated on the world stage in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / Getty / NZHerald
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The new Government is cranking into its 100-day plan.
'Absolute rot': New Minister pushes back on 'beneficiary bashing' critics
'It's a disgrace. There have been massive opportunities.'
Govt declines Cook Strait mega-ferry funding, mayor says community ‘shocked’
The cost of the project has doubled to almost $3 billion.
New Government passes first bill, Reserve Bank back to single mandate
The new coalition has passed its first law.
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The three Five Eyes members have offered the US middle ground amid rising ceasefire calls.
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As Luxon spoke, Swarbrick could be heard saying his comments were a 'demonstrable lie'.
Chloe Swarbrick calls Luxon's statement 'a demonstrable lie'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s return to Question Time has begun with Green MP Chloe Swarbrick refusing to apologise for calling statements made by Luxon about the government's climate policy a “demonstrable lie”.
Government sitting on potentially scathing review of EV policy
The Government won't release an assessment of a key climate policy
How to blow $15b - scathing report on former Govt’s budget blowouts
The Auditor-General has criticised the NZ Upgrade and Shovel-Ready Projects schemes.
Smokefree protest: Hundreds gather at Beehive and Auckland for anti-Govt rally
Hāpai Te Hauora will present a 45,000-signature petition to Parliament today.
Up to speed: Stacey Morrison returns with season 2
Season two invites listeners to get up to speed with te reo Māori in an accessible way.
Lisa Te Morenga: The planned repeal of the smokefree law has become personal
Opinion: Researcher says her dad is hooked on smoking, and there's nothing she can do.
Freak storm, smokefree plans and Wi-Fi on domestic flights | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 13
Severe thunderstorms batter the capital, experts look to alternatives amid the Government’s smokefree plans and how you could soon be getting Wi-Fi on a domestic flight in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / SailGP / Supplied / NZHerald
Smokefree challenge: Put People before Profit campaign has gained widespread support
Hāpai Te Hauora will present a 45,000-signature petition to Parliament today.
Claire Trevett: To Winston the spoils as the battlefronts keep opening
Winston Peters enjoys the sun as protests keep rolling out at Parliament.
Urgent repeal of Labour’s laws begins with unions set to protest Parliament
Labour leader Chris Hipkins was on a mission to show the division within the coalition.
Watch: 21-year-old MP challenges Govt in maiden speech
Maipi-Clarke is Aotearoa's youngest MP since 1853.
Winston Peters' combative Question Time; youngest MP since 1853 gives maiden speech
Luxon is in Australia for his daughter's university graduation.
Treasury backs RBNZ focus on inflation
However, officials are worried about chopping and changing the Reserve Bank Act.
Audrey Young: Peters wastes no time with foreign policy pivot
OPINION: 'Independent' policy is out, New Zealand's traditional allies are back in.
Honeymoon over: Luxon drops, NZ First overtakes Act in new poll
A new poll has shown a fall in support for the prime minister.
Winston Peters acting Prime Minister two weeks into new Govt
Luxon is in Australia for his daughter's university graduation.
Prime Minister unfazed, tooth fairy fined and gas demand | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 12
The Government stamps its mark on a new era, Kaikohe tooth fairy fined for helping desperate locals and when gas demand could outstrip supply in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
Māori legal expert backs Te Papa protesters' demands
Māori academic Carwyn Jones said Te Papa's Treaty of Waitangi exhibition needs to change.
Iwi accuses Government of attacking Māori culture and language
Ngai Te Rangi files claim to Waitangi Tribunal over Government's te reo plans.
Audrey Young: Seymour sets out detail of Act's Treaty principles bill
David Seymour on the King's hui - "it's exactly what I hoped would happen".
Simon Wilson: Is the Government trying to start a culture war over te reo Māori?
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Is the National-led Government ready for three years of Māori-led protests?
The honeymoon barely kicked in for the National-led Government.
Luxon bullish on India trade deal, despite India’s misgivings
The Prime Minister talked down the former Government's trade achievements.
Fair pay legislation repealed by Christmas, 90-day trials extended
The coalition Government is keen to start repealing some of Labour's laws.
Vape ban, fair pay and ceasefire efforts | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 11
Why vape users are being told to stock up, the big job on the Government’s list this week and Qatar not giving up efforts on peace between Israel and Gaza in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / Face Nation / NZHerald