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The Deputy Prime Minister has muddied the waters on the Treaty Principles Bill debate.
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Editorial: The Tainui one-two - Tuku Morgan and Rahui Papa - is a Māori knockout combo
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Act leader said it would be 'democratic and respectful' to hear public opinion first.
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Letters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimes
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Editorial: Our children's education is not a political hot potato
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Shane Te Pou: Govt needs to shoot down McKee’s AR-15 agenda
OPINION: An AR-15 style rifle transforms a lone loser into a bringer of mass death.
'Discriminatory': Waitangi Tribunal releases scathing report of Treaty Principles Bill
The tribunal has been considering two issues under urgency.
'Overwhelming' demand for charter schools: David Seymour says 78 applications received
Funding has been allocated for up to 50 charter schools.
Audrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprint
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Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark says sorry - again
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Teen pulls out of boot camp pilot after two weeks
Boot camp pilot includes military drills, daily routines, and therapeutic sessions.
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Stratford votes to retain Māori ward
'Decision now puts the future of Māori wards in the hands of our community.'
State school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schools
Cabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.
Govt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light system
PM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.
Seymour plans to tip money into Pharmac and big Pharma
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Police Association pens open letter to PM over consultation processes for gun law changes
Group says it is most concerned about the upcoming Firearms Registry review.
Mayor: A poll is a terrible way to decide if we should have Māori wards
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Thomas Coughlan: Government risks being overwhelmed by race
Opinion: Parts of coalition obsessed with race, often hurting broader agenda.
Sir Ian Taylor: Dear PM, you're not measuring up to my KPIs
OPINION: 'The arrogance of Goldsmith’s total disregard for the language is infuriating.'
Oranga Tamariki told to address youth offending
It is one of five new instructions to Oranga Tamariki by Children’s Minister Karen Chhour.
Power price spikes: Government calls for energy data
Associate energy minister Shane Jones accuses the power companies of profiteering.
'Playing with fire': Act criticises council move to keep Māori seats without referendum
The Act Party has hit back, criticising the move as a 'race-based' decision.
Audrey Young: Hipkins' political radar way off with petty, outdated questions
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Kaipara District Council votes today on future of its Māori ward
Ngātiwai to rally before the meeting 'to show solidarity with local hapū and iwi'.
Starship Hospital leaders say Treaty repeal law will make their job harder
The 7AA repeal would have direct impact on the hospital floor, Starship directors say.