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A weekly report on parliament, legislation and central/regional government policy
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Are Māori voters punishing internal infighting?
An analysis of recent Māori electorate polls reveals how internal party drama and muted Labour commitments are shifting voter support toward the Greens ahead of the election.
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'Longstanding' agency failings contributed to Loafers Lodge fire - defence
Four people are on trial facing manslaughter charges over the blaze that killed five men in 2023.
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Auckland Council accepts Milldale North rezoning request, moves to deal with unplanned growth
Developer Fulton Hogan wants to build around 2000 homes at Milldale North, near Orewa, beside its existing Milldale development.
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Regional deal formalised for Otago Central Lakes
The Otago Central Lakes Deal - a 10-year plan to deliver infrastructure and manage rapid growth - was formally signed in Queenstown on Tuesday afternoon.
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Advocate wants longer-term plan for medicines funding
Tim Edmonds of the Forbidden Pharmacy campaign wants a sustainable, longer-term approach to funding medicines than most parties are offering.
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Maybe no fireworks, definitely ‘no sacred cows’ as council takes scalpel to budget
The proposed cuts range from the minor, such as citizenship ceremonies, to a $1.8m reduction in funds for Te Papa.
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Loafers Lodge fire trial: Director neglected his duties, prosecutor argues
Five people are each facing 10 manslaughter charges over the operation and maintenance of the building.
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Petrol, rates and weather: Consumer spending hit by three 'tough knocks'
New data from payments network Paymark shows core retail spending totalled $3.7 billion in August, down 1.8% on the same month last year.
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'Completely innocent party': Four defence lawyers blame one man for deadly Loafers Lodge fire
Esarona Lologa has already been jailed for lighting the blaze that killed five men.
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National says it will cut foreign aid to boost Pharmac medicines budget
The party announced today that it would invest $604 million to help Pharmac fund new medicines and expand access to those already funded.
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Hipkins says Labour picking up momentum despite poll drop
Labour polled 30.8%, ahead of National on 25.9%.
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Whakatau2026 Hauraki-Waikato debate: How close did Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi get to leaving Te Pāti Māori?
Hauraki-Waikato candidates debate key issues and Māori aspirations within the electorate.
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Christchurch councillors consider security system allowance after rise in abuse
The councillors could access a $4500 home security allowance under a new proposal.
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Waikato District Council boss steps down
Craig Hobbs is stepping down as Waikato District Council CEO after 18 months in the role.
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Derelict 150-year-old cottage seemingly demolished – two years after losing protections
The property had been in a state of disrepair for some time, with an estimated repair bill of $1.6 million.
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Hipkins edges Luxon on relatability in first 2026 election leaders’ debate
Analysis: Christopher Luxon kept his foot well clear of his mouth and Chris Hipkins leashed his attack dog temptations, but neither excelled in the debate
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Christchurch tsunami warning system shifts to one evacuation zone today
Christchurch’s tsunami evacuation system is changing, with a single blue evacuation zone replacing the city’s red, orange and yellow zones from Tuesday, October 6.
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Show Me the Money: Edmonds Says Labour’s Election Promises Are Fully Funded
<p>Labour is putting the Government books at the centre of its Election 2026 campaign, with Finance and Economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds saying the party has costed and funded its election […]</p><br />
<p>The post <a href="https://waateanews.com/2026/10/06/show-me-the-money-edmonds-says-labours-election-promises-are-fully-funded/">Show Me the Money: Edmonds Says Labour’s Election Promises Are Fully Funded</a> appeared first on <a href="https://waateanews.com/">Waatea News: Māori Radio Station</a>.</p> -
31,000 Join the Roll as Election Enrolment Push Gathers Pace
<p>Community efforts to get people ready for Election 2026 are gathering momentum, with more than 31,000 additional people enrolling across Aotearoa during September and overseas enrolments reportedly running 60 percent […]</p><br />
<p>The post <a href="https://waateanews.com/2026/10/06/31000-join-the-roll-as-election-enrolment-push-gathers-pace/">31,000 Join the Roll as Election Enrolment Push Gathers Pace</a> appeared first on <a href="https://waateanews.com/">Waatea News: Māori Radio Station</a>.</p> -
National’s Tama Potaka Weighs In as Māori Vote Battle Intensifies
<p>The battle for the Māori vote is intensifying as Election 2026 enters its final stretch, with National MP and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka saying there is plenty at stake […]</p><br />
<p>The post <a href="https://waateanews.com/2026/10/06/nationals-tama-potaka-weighs-in-as-maori-vote-battle-intensifies/">National’s Tama Potaka Weighs In as Māori Vote Battle Intensifies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://waateanews.com/">Waatea News: Māori Radio Station</a>.</p> -
Regions in the Race: Shane Jones Talks Up the Provincial Vote
<p>The Election 2026 campaign is entering its final stretch, with New Zealand First deputy leader and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones putting the regions firmly at the centre of his […]</p><br />
<p>The post <a href="https://waateanews.com/2026/10/06/regions-in-the-race-shane-jones-talks-up-the-provincial-vote/">Regions in the Race: Shane Jones Talks Up the Provincial Vote</a> appeared first on <a href="https://waateanews.com/">Waatea News: Māori Radio Station</a>.</p> -
Beyond the Pay Packet: Care Worker Puts a Human Face on Pay Equity Fight
<p>For thousands of care and support workers across Aotearoa, the pay equity debate is about much more than numbers on a spreadsheet — it is about whether demanding and essential […]</p><br />
<p>The post <a href="https://waateanews.com/2026/10/06/beyond-the-pay-packet-care-worker-puts-a-human-face-on-pay-equity-fight/">Beyond the Pay Packet: Care Worker Puts a Human Face on Pay Equity Fight</a> appeared first on <a href="https://waateanews.com/">Waatea News: Māori Radio Station</a>.</p> -
Auckland's CRL still has no commemorative plaque and it’s partly National's fault
Transport staff had a serious quandary on their hands: Would Christopher Luxon still be PM by the time the City Rail Link opened?
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Pay Equity Downpayment: E tū Welcomes Immediate Boost for 65,000 Care Workers
<p>E tū is welcoming Labour’s latest pay equity announcement, saying an immediate wage increase for care and support workers would provide financial relief while work continues toward a full pay […]</p><br />
<p>The post <a href="https://waateanews.com/2026/10/06/pay-equity-downpayment-e-tu-welcomes-immediate-boost-for-65000-care-workers/">Pay Equity Downpayment: E tū Welcomes Immediate Boost for 65,000 Care Workers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://waateanews.com/">Waatea News: Māori Radio Station</a>.</p> -
Leaders Under the Lights: Luxon and Hipkins Face Off in Crucial TVNZ Debate
<p>The Election 2026 campaign is entering a critical phase, with National leader Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins preparing to go head-to-head tonight in TVNZ’s major Leaders’ Debate. The […]</p><br />
<p>The post <a href="https://waateanews.com/2026/10/06/leaders-under-the-lights-luxon-and-hipkins-face-off-in-crucial-tvnz-debate/">Leaders Under the Lights: Luxon and Hipkins Face Off in Crucial TVNZ Debate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://waateanews.com/">Waatea News: Māori Radio Station</a>.</p> -
The left-leaning showdown in the new Wellington Bays electorate
Take a walk down one main street, where the loan shark is the only one feeling good, and things are not so rosy in one of our wealthiest electorates.
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Green Party promises to close carve-outs for commercial fishers, end bottom trawling
"The Greens will ensure Tīkapa Moana is restored now, flourishing for generations to come," co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says.
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NZ new EV sales hit fresh 2026 high as petrol shock continues
EV and plug-in hybrid sales have boomed in 2026, while petrol and diesel sales are down.
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Election 2026: Q&A with NZ First Whangārei candidate Vince Cocurullo
NZ First's Vince Cocurullo sits down with reporter Brodie Stone.
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Election season heats up: At least nine Hawke's Bay events planned in 10 days
Hawke's Bay Today is holding debates for Wairarapa, Napier and Tukituki next week.
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Museums cannot be left for councils to save
OPINION: Across the country, councils are being asked to shoulder increasing responsibility for cultural infrastructure at the very moment central government is stepping back as an investment partner.
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Hanmer Springs cafe licence renewal refused, but owner gets until December to sell the business
A Hanmer Springs cafe has been given until the end of the year to sell its business after the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority upheld a decision refusing to renew its liquor licence.
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In brief: Gareth Green’s promotion, funding for hub and new reintegration service
Taranaki news in brief.
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Poll: Over half of Hauraki-Waikato voters back constitutional role for Kīngitanga
64% of Hauraki-Waikato voters support giving the Kīngitanga a formal role in political matters according the latest Whakaata Māori Curia Polls
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Campaign trail: Utikere says he still has ‘a lot to offer’ as Palmerston North’s MP
The race is under way for candidates wanting your vote this election.
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Cheap Chinese EVs could soon shake up NZ’s used car market. Are we ready?
Chinese EVs are approaching the price of older used petrol vehicles. That could disrupt a whole support industry, from gas stations to mechanics and dealers.
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The respite gap: Approved for care, but beds fall short
A shortage of aged-care beds and weak financial incentives are leaving people eligible for funded residential respite care struggling to find somewhere to go.
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Repairs start this month on historic, long-closed Petone Wharf
The Hutt City Council has signed the contract for the $11.6m in repairs with GK Shaw Limited - now the work begins.
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‘Mainstream ideas’: Swarbrick says National won’t scare her off wealth tax
Green co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says the National Party’s attack on her party’s tax plan is backfiring.
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‘Don’t look for conspiracy theories’: District Council CEO steps down
Waikato District Mayor Aksel Bech says a CEO leaving after less than two years on the job is unusual, but it’s an unusual time for local government.
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Surplus puts Waikato District Council $20.9m ahead of budget
The council had budgeted for an operating deficit of $5.8m, but ended up well in the black.
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$19,000 versus $0: What Waikato councils spend reaching you on social media
Gone are the days when phone trees and community noticeboards were local councils’ main way of reaching ratepayers.
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Castlecliff water issue unresolved after a month
The drinking-water tanker is now at Castlecliff Beach after its batteries were stolen.
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$5 million boost to replace Waikato bridge
The Government’s pitching in for the Piraunui Stream Bridge along SH26, near Te Aroha.
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Te Unua will have national significance - Goldsmith
A ministerial tour of progress on Southland’s new regional museum highlighted benefits to the country’s tourism infrastructure.
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Labour and National in dispute over savings from axing Investment Boost
Nicola Willis says Labour’s numbers diverge from those in a 2025 Treasury table, but Barbara Edmonds says there’s a reason for that.
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Selwyn community’s unreliable water supply set for $15.7 million upgrade
The new pipeline aims to dramatically improve Hororātā’s water reliability after years of being told to conserve or boil water.
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We can’t ignore AI and we can’t lead the world in it - but here’s what we can do
OPINION: Our opportunity sits somewhere much less glamorous.
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'A vulnerable age': Parents refuse to say why kids didn't go to school for several years
The teenagers were absent from any school roll from 2021 until April 2024.
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'Those poor babies': Nation on edge; children among 16 dead in 47 days
Several of the deaths appear linked to family or intimate partner violence.
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Half of council staff disengaged, 13% actively undermining amid funding and staffing pressures
Gallup data suggests 48% of local government employees across NZ and Australia are not engaged, while another 13% are reportedly deliberately undermining their co-workers and organisation.
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Kiwis have champagne taste and beer money. Tax solutions show politicians have given up
OPINION: Tax and benefits are no solution to NZ’s lack of cash. Jobs must be focused on.
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Gore council looks to recruit a mayoral sidekick
Mayor Ben Bell passes questions to his chief executive after an advertisement appears seeking a political adviser for his office.
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Rosier business outlook fails to settle OCR debate
The NZ dollar is struggling to gain any traction against the greenback.
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One Big Idea: Guy Haddleton on an ‘NZ Build’ loan guarantee
Why the Crown should co-sign for bank loans for proven infrastructure and businesses.
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Ombudsman releases guidance on AI information requests
The Office of the Ombudsman has released new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in relation to official information requests.The guidance aims to provide practical advice for requesters, agencies, and complainants, as the increasing use of AI has put pressure on...
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Tania Tapsell | Ngā whanaketanga tāpoi i Rotorua.
<p>E ai ki te Manukura o Rotorua, e ai ki a Tania Tapsell, mā te pūtea tautoko a te kāwanatanga ka nui ake ngā manuhiri ka tau atu ki Rotorua, […]</p><br />
<p>The post <a href="https://waateanews.com/2026/10/06/tania-tapsell-nga-whanaketanga-tapoi-i-rotorua/">Tania Tapsell | Ngā whanaketanga tāpoi i Rotorua.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://waateanews.com/">Waatea News: Māori Radio Station</a>.</p> -
Priorities for the next Minister for Space
Industry players are calling for a long-term vision from government for the growing space sector.
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Hipkins camp’s near miss with (too many) swing voters
On the morning of his big debate with the National leader, Chris Hipkins might have been thrown off balance but made it to safe ground
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The pros and cons of an independent policy costings agency
The election campaign is being dominated by parties making accusations about the cost of each others' policies.
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‘Our focus is employment’: Edmonds coy on reversing benefit cuts
Barbara Edmonds has refused to say whether she will reverse any of the current Government’s benefit reforms, after her fiscal plan allocated no new money to social development.
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Crime Cash Turned Against Crime: $14.6 Million Redirected Into Safer Communities
<p>Money recovered from criminal activity will be redirected into programmes aimed at reducing violence, preventing reoffending and disrupting the illegal drug trade, with the Government allocating almost $14.6 million from […]</p><br />
<p>The post <a href="https://waateanews.com/2026/10/07/crime-cash-turned-against-crime-14-6-million-redirected-into-safer-communities/">Crime Cash Turned Against Crime: $14.6 Million Redirected Into Safer Communities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://waateanews.com/">Waatea News: Māori Radio Station</a>.</p> -
Golden Triangle Rail Push Gathers Steam as Tauranga Extension Wins Political Support
<p>Calls to reconnect Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga by passenger rail are gaining momentum, with campaigners pointing to growing public demand and new political support for extending Te Huia into the […]</p><br />
<p>The post <a href="https://waateanews.com/2026/10/07/golden-triangle-rail-push-gathers-steam-as-tauranga-extension-wins-political-support/">Golden Triangle Rail Push Gathers Steam as Tauranga Extension Wins Political Support</a> appeared first on <a href="https://waateanews.com/">Waatea News: Māori Radio Station</a>.</p> -
He Reo Kia Rere: Julian Wilcox Takes the Helm at Māori Language Commission
<p>Veteran broadcaster and te reo Māori advocate Dr Julian Wilcox has been appointed the new chair of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori – the Māori Language Commission, taking […]</p><br />
<p>The post <a href="https://waateanews.com/2026/10/07/he-reo-kia-rere-julian-wilcox-takes-the-helm-at-maori-language-commission/">He Reo Kia Rere: Julian Wilcox Takes the Helm at Māori Language Commission</a> appeared first on <a href="https://waateanews.com/">Waatea News: Māori Radio Station</a>.</p> -
National Slides, Greens Surge as New Poll Points to Knife-Edge Election
<p>The election race has tightened sharply in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, with National losing support, the Greens gaining ground and the shape of the next government increasingly dependent on […]</p><br />
<p>The post <a href="https://waateanews.com/2026/10/07/national-slides-greens-surge-as-new-poll-points-to-knife-edge-election/">National Slides, Greens Surge as New Poll Points to Knife-Edge Election</a> appeared first on <a href="https://waateanews.com/">Waatea News: Māori Radio Station</a>.</p> -
Leaders debate: night of the possibly living dead
Steve Braunias reviews the Leaders Debate
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TVNZ leaders’ debate: The worm returns in disguise
TVNZ uses an audience tool reminiscent of the infamous worm to score the performances in the first leaders debate. Mark Jennings was in the studio.
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National announces policy on helping Kiwis against cancer and serious illness
National Party leader Christopher Luxon and spokesman Simeon Brown make a policy announcement about New Zealand's funding for medicine. Video / Michael Craig
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Homemade bomb found near new City Rail Link station, safely disposed
A New Zealand Defence Force team identified the object as an improvised explosive device.
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From Covid to gender pay gap, vicious attacks underscore ignorance
Comment: We’re told men do the hard, important work, so should be paid more; that women don’t sweat at it, that women aren’t ambitious, that they take too much time off menstruating
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Health NZ chases $70m in unpaid health bills from tourists and migrants
In one case a man had a $174,000 debt to Health NZ which he incurred after not disclosing his pre-existing renal diagnosis to Immigration New Zealand (INZ),
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National's proposed foreign aid cut could make NZ 'invisible' on world stage - expert
The party wants to redirect $431 million of foreign aid money into funding more medicines, if it leads the next government.
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What your retirement could look like under each political party
OPINION: How political party plans could change KiwiSaver balances.
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Key fears business leaders hold as wishlist spelled out for next govt
More than half of business leaders say the Government is managing the economy well.
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'Big Friendly Drone' set to rain death on wilding pines
Giant drone will use AI to target invasive species across rural New Zealand.
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Mackenzie council supports move to sell Alpine Energy shares
Councillors have approved a proposal to sell Mackenzie’s Alpine Energy shares, with the final decision to follow community consultation.
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The Herald's Future of NZ election debate: Influential Kiwis to discuss AI, economy and tech
Twenty-four panellists from politics, business and academia will take part in the debate.
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Editorial: There is a case for subsidising sunscreen in New Zealand
OPINION: Half of us believe sunscreen is too expensive, a survey showed.
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The polytech revival is here – and it needs its community
OPINION: Toi Ohomai's chief executive calls for communities to invest in local institute.
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Leader Qiulae Wong signals Te Tiriti as non-negotiable in post-election talks
The Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong tells Moana Maniapoto that TOP will walk away from post-election coalition talks if proposed policies jeopardize Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Army exercise in marine sanctuary like holding ‘a shooting competition in a kindergarten playground’ expert says
Conservationists are concerned an Army training exercise held in Lyttelton Harbour last week went ahead despite the potential risk to endangered Hector’s dolphins.
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Winston Peters responds to National Party policy
The New Zealand First leader speaks to media about National's planned cuts to the foreign aid budget. Video / Jason Dorday
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'Senseless' vandalism: Burned, smashed DoC predator traps endanger hundreds of kiwi
More than 600 brown kiwi living in Tongariro Forest are now 'more vulnerable'.
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‘Borderline homeless’: Labour voter challenges Hipkins over jobs
A traditional Labour voter says after losing work she's leaning towards the Greens.
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NPDC partners with charity in deal to run new elderly flats
The New Plymouth District Council has announced it has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help run its new $4.9 million elderly housing units in Bell Block.
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Low key campaign launch for incumbent Butterick
The Wairarapa MP has launched his re-election campaign around his kitchen table, gathering his campaign team to plan the weeks ahead while continuing conversations with people across the electorate.
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Didymo discovered in Fiordland river prompts warning to waterway users
A freshwater pest has been discovered in a pristine Fiordland river, prompting a warning for trampers, anglers, hunters and other waterway users to help stop it spreading.
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High fuel prices creating public transport challenges for Canterbury
Fuel costs are continuing to bite, as Canterbury’s regional council grapples with an increase in demand for bus services.
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South Canterbury’s tsunami evacuation zones become one
The three tsunami evacuation zones along South Canterbury’s coastline are being amalgamated into one as part of a nationwide plan to simplify emergency messaging.
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Rawiri Waititi dominates Waiariki in new poll
Poll shows Rawiri Waititi leading Waiariki on 42% (52% excluding unsure). Labour narrowly leads party vote over Te Pāti Māori and Greens; cost of living is top concern.
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Greens pledge greater protection and iwi leadership for Hauraki Gulf
The Greens want greater protection for Tīkapa Moana, as Ngāti Pāoa calls for iwi-led restoration and greater mana whenua authority over the moana.
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Tax loses elections, says Labour. Stop being ‘wimps’, says Swarbrick
“While we’ve got some fantastic ideals about the tax system,” said Labour’s Deborah Russell, “we have an election to win.”
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National wants to slash foreign aid. Where will any cuts fall?
The promise has been slammed as “desperate and dangerous” by NZ First leader Winston Peters, who argues it would jeopardise years of work rebuilding New Zealand’s relationships and restoring its influence on the world stage.
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Luxon 'looking forward to' Leaders' Debate, Hipkins vows he's PM-in-waiting
The campaign’s biggest head-to-head arrives tonight, with Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins facing off in their only one-on-one debate.
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NZ’s next government could be a four-party coalition. Get used to the new normal
As National and Labour slide in the polls to the benefit of smaller parties, politicians, political media and voters will need to adapt to new ways of thinking.
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Blinder or blowout? Newsroom’s leaders’ debate takeaways
The highs, lows and no-nos of the first major party leaders’ debate of the 2026 election campaign
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Election 2026: Do young people understand the power of the youth vote?
Young people aren't apathetic - but they need a reason to believe their vote matters, say two student leaders.
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Leaders debate: Luxon, Hipkins fire up over cost of living, trust, racism
A panel of undecided voters backed the Labour leader more than National's.
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FENZ restructure: Unions launch legal challenge
The professional fire-fighters' union and the PSA recently asked for the restructure to be dumped, but FENZ instead moved to restart consultations.
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Labour promises to fix fiscal plan after Taxpayers’ Union spots mistake
Labour say it is 'a straightforward and small correction'.
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Police reveal what accused axe-attacker was doing in New Zealand
The accused flydubai hijacker spent nearly six months in NZ in 2018-19.
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Card fee regulations are here, so why are card surcharges more common than ever?
Regulations for domestic card fees were introduced at the end of last year and rules for foreign cards arrived in May.
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Major police re-investigation uncovers 11 cases of alleged offending after initial reports
It can also be reported that two men have been charged with sexual offending as a result of the major re-investigation.
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Drones join fight against wilding pines in the Mackenzie Basin
Drones are being deployed above the Tekapo River to track down isolated wilding pines, marking a high-tech phase in the fight against invasive conifers in the Mackenzie Basin.
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Maipi-Clarke leads Hauraki-Waikato as party vote remains neck and neck
A new Whakaata Māori-Curia poll shows Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke holding a commanding lead over Labour candidate Kingi Kiriona in Hauraki-Waikato.
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Residents want fast-tracked $500m Northland drydock moved
Among concerns are the impact of hull blasting – with potentially hazardous materials from ship coatings, including asbestos in older vessels – as well as paints containing lead, copper and zinc.
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Behind the scenes of the leaders debate: Who advised Hipkins, Luxon; what happened in ad breaks?
ANALYSIS: Here's what Kiwis may not have seen during the debate.
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Govt pushed to intervene as loggers abandon overgrown forests in ‘chilling’ standoff
Ministers differ over how to resolve impasse, as council’s unprecedented crackdown holds directors personally liable with ‘potentially catastrophic’ consequences
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Cocaine use triples as expert warns NZ is in ‘honeymoon phase’
Researchers warn cocaine can seem consequence-free before serious harms emerge.
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The hidden maths behind the Government’s $40m events strategy
Govt concerts and a $780,000 project & tool that tallies benefits (works on weddings too).
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National has no new tactics
COMMENT: National’s campaign machine is impressive, but it doesn’t seem to have convinced more than a very rusted-on quarter of the population to back National.
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New Zealanders getting through close to 7kg of cocaine a week
Cheaper, more readily available cocaine and increased social acceptance are factors.
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Originair to restart Wellington-Westport flights as Government backs regional airlines
The Wellington-Westport air route will return in December, but Originair says longer-term government support is still needed to keep the service running.
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Latest poll further cements Opportunity’s kingmaker role
The Opportunity Party would be kingmaker on current polling.
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Latest poll has National and Labour neck and neck
Polling for the parties was released ahead of the 1News leaders debate with Labour's Chris Hipkins and National's Christopher Luxon.
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Poll: Opportunity still in kingmaker seat as Greens hold strong
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has ruled out working with Opportunity.
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Independent review launched into failed Whanganui flight school
The review will cost $90,000 and is expected to be completed in December.
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The cost of recovery: Unfunded eating disorder facility highlights financial barrier to care
A North Canterbury eating disorder residential facility says it still can't attract government funding despite saving the lives of those admitted there.
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How much is the European trade deal at risk over NZ’s climate commitments?
A complaint to the European Commission over NZ’s potentially broken climate promises in the EU trade agreement looks strong. But the legal threshold is high.
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Green Party pushes for wealth tax as Labour, National feud over costings
High polling has the Green Party continuing to push for its wealth tax.
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Power remains in Opportunity’s hands in latest 1News-Verian poll
Opportunity’s eight seats would decide whether the left or right could hold power.