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Leader calls for a byelection and the establishment of an anti-corruption commission.
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The coalition Government’s first Budget is out on May 30.
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Labour Party members debate ruling out the rule-out
Labour members are discussing the level of control to give the leadership.
Govt scraps home grants, boosts social housing - no new funding for Kāinga Ora
The Government is axing a subsidy for first-home buyers.
$24 million boost for Gumboot Friday
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Scathing Kāinga Ora report highlights huge and ever-growing debt
Housing advocate Huri Dennis fears backlash for Kāinga Ora tenants.
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Oranga Tamariki: Bill repealing section of act passes first reading in Parliament
The pledge to repeal the section was part of Act’s coalition agreement with National.
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Green Party raises Darleen Tana advert with Electoral Commission
Electoral Act breach could cost up to $40,000 fine.
Focus: Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks on rescue flights to New Caledonia
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National MP David MacLeod addresses failure to declare donations
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Labour warns of Govt’s ‘smoke and mirrors’ in upcoming Budget
It's Barbara Edmonds' first pre-Budget speech as Labour finance spokeswoman.
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When school lunches for children becomes normal, there's no stigma
Editorial: Police Minister has got his gang-busting squad. Now he has to deliver the goods
Mitchell has talked tough on crime, now he's got to do it.
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Government puts all housing programmes under review in wake of damning report
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PM declares total refresh of Kāinga Ora board, KiwiBuild ditched
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Guess what's on the menu at Government House - hāngi
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