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NZ Police charge man over deadly Loafers Lodge hostel fire in Wellington

A man has been charged with two counts of arson over a fire at a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, that killed at least six people.

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New Zealand boosts budget funding for climate resilience in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle

Finance minister Grant Robertson says initial phase will fund cyclone recovery before improving infrastructure to withstand climate extremes

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand police to inspect hostel for bodies

After two days of preparatory work, NZ police are able to begin a full inspection of the Loafers Lodge hostel after its deadly fire.

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Man charged over deadly NZ hostel fire

Police won't rule out further, more serious charges against a man arrested over a fire at a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, which killed at least six people.

AAP

Govt green light for riskier KiwiBuild projects to steady market

Ministers will accept greater risk for potential developments to head off a wider construction crash.

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Coal use plummets to 32-year low

Less coal was burned in the last three months of 2022 than in any quarter since December 1990.

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New oil and gas not consistent with 1.5C

New oil and gas fields are not consistent with 1.5C of warming but the Government has just approved one and opened up applications for more.

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Lake Onslow scheme to cost $15.7 billion

A pumped hydroelectric power scheme at Lake Onslow in Otago would cost four times as much to build as previously expected.

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Govt considering North Island pumped hydro scheme

Energy Minister Megan Woods met with iwi in Ruapehu to discuss the potential of a massive pumped hydroelectric scheme affecting their rohe.

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These are the contenders to replace New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

The race to become New Zealand’s next prime minister is wide open following Jacinda Ardern’s shock decision to resign and her obvious successor and deputy Grant Robertson confirming he will not be going for the job.

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Five MPs who could be the next Prime Minister

Jacinda Ardern's decision to step away from politics leaves the role of Prime Minister up for grabs. Newsroom looks at the pros and cons of those who may put their hand up to replace her.

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Govt pauses new oil and gas exploration

Energy Minister Megan Woods has announced a pause on all remaining oil and gas exploration until after the election.

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Tiwai Pt smelter owner looks to commission its own renewable power generation

Updated: A remorseful Rio Tinto promises to do better, after the mining and smelting company angered Southland, New Zealand and much of the world with its wanton disregard for local communities and the environment.

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Postponed biofuels mandate puts cost-of-living ahead of climate crisis

Governments seem more interested in protecting their electoral interests than reducing climate harm – NZ's transport biofuels delay comes at a cost of 230,000 tonnes of emissions.

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Government rejects underwrite plea from Tauranga City Council

The Government has refused to underwrite millions of dollars required by the Tauranga City Council to deliver on more than a dozen transport projects.

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Growing institutional interest in community housing

Large investors see an opportunity in the $4 billion in housing supplements paid out annually, the government sees a win.

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The 2020 election taught National what not to do

National’s newly appointed campaign chair Chris Bishop says plenty of lessons have been learnt from the last election and the party is in 'markedly different shape' going into next year

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Threats against MPs 'greater and more intense'

The Acting Prime Minister told political editor Jo Moir the election campaign will have to be different to deal with the intense nature of threats against MPs

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Seymour takes aim at those not debating serious policy

If the GST on KiwiSaver debate is anything to go by, David Seymour says he is deeply sceptical about the country’s ability to have a serious policy debate at next year’s election

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Labour's campaign will need to look different come 2023

Labour campaign chair Megan Woods says one of the biggest challenges of the 2023 election will be debating political ideas without it dividing the nation.

ABC News

NZ sees ram raids increase, more people living in cars as cost-of-living pressures mount

New Zealand has the highest homelessness rate per capita in the OECD and a decades-long housing crisis. As cost-of-living pressures mount, the issue is becoming highly political for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

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Bishop set to run National's 2023 campaign

As the 2023 election draws closer Labour is sticking to a tried-and-true campaign team while National's going for something old and something new, writes political editor Jo Moir

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'Insult to injury': Missing data undermines emergency housing trial

Officials running a pilot scheme in Rotorua forgot to collect data and create measures to determine what difference it had made for those in the motel-based accommodation.

The Guardian - AU

Climate crisis ‘insufficient’ to halt oil and gas exploration, says New Zealand government

Despite declaring a climate emergency, government is in court defending decision to issue fossil fuel prospecting permits in Taranaki

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Haere mai to hydrogen-powered parcel delivery

NZ Post has started trialling the country’s first hydrogen powered truck in what could prove to be a significant step forward in reducing carbon emissions from heavy transport.

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