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Hipkins keeps Mahuta in New Zealand cabinet reshuffle

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel more often after shedding other jobs in his cabinet reshuffle.

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Deputy PM on flooding response: ‘We do have each other's backs’

The priority is making sure Aucklanders are safe, Carmel Sepuloni says.

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Who is in the running to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand PM?

The New Zealand Labour party will pick a new leader on Sunday, after Ardern’s shock resignation. Who are the top contenders?

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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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The candidates to replace New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern

New Zealand's ruling Labour Party is looking for a new leader after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's shock resignation on Thursday.

Reuters

Transport plans are full steam ahead for 2023, says minister

The Transport Minister says this will be the year Wellingtonians finally see progress on Let’s Get Wellington Moving, adding transport projects already on the books won’t fall by the wayside under the Government's 'reprioritisation' plan.

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NZ's role in green shipping corridors

New Zealand has signed itself up to be part of an ambitious global plan to decarbonise the maritime industry by 2050.

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Don't delay on modern slavery law, Govt told

As ministers "pare back" their policy reforms over the summer, advocates say a modern slavery law must stay a priority.

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New Zealand gets moving on immigration

New Zealand is promising fast-tracked residency to nurses, doctors and midwives as it attempts to lure workers.

AAP

Wood postpones partner work visa changes until Easter

Impending tightening to partner work visa eligibility has been put off until April, with Government taking time to reflect on stakeholder feedback about the change

Newsroom.co.nz

Business trepidation about $3 billion light rail levy

The Transport Minister is to advise Cabinet how to tax businesses and property owners' gains to help fund mass transit projects in our biggest cities.

Newsroom.co.nz

For want of a bus driver: tough times for Auckland Transport

Recent cuts to bus services due to a major skills shortage cast an unhealthy pall on a public transport system still trying to regain the patronage of pre-pandemic years

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Truck driver shortage shaking up the industry

Trucking companies are feeling the pinch of a shortage of drivers - and it’s worse in the big cities, particularly since Covid restrictions eased. Immigration is only part of the answer

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New Zealand has just passed a law that will revolutionise workers’ rights. It probably won’t last

Jacinda Ardern’s government has radically expanded unions’ collective bargaining power. But if she goes at the next election, so will this legislation

The Guardian - AU

Iconic New Zealand ice-cream flavour Goody Goody Gum Drops to be removed from shelves

Goody Gum Drops is ‘a way of life’ one disappointed ice-cream enthusiast lamented

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The future of protein is bugs, biotech, vege burgers – and beef

Experts say we have to “rethink proteins” if we are going to slash agricultural emissions and still feed the world. But what does that mean?

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Updated car safety standards would save nearly 200 people from death or serious injury

The transport minister has been warned that vehicle safety standards are no longer fit for purpose and need an overhaul so the New Zealand market can keep up with new technology,

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More publicity needed to boost EV supply - officials

Transport officials have told the Government that Z’s profile as an EV market needs to be raised as waitlists for new cars balloon and a second-hand market takes time to heat up.

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Ukraine war delays NZ Transport Agency's speed camera shipment

A plan to accelerate the rollout of speed cameras in Auckland has hit a speed bump.

The Guardian - AU

Australia-New Zealand refugee deal: UN blames mental health toll after just 36 people take up offer

UN refugee agency says many refugees have been traumatised by years in Australian detention camps, hampering uptake of the offer

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Cabinet discussed free public transport to help households manage rising costs

Ministers selected the most generous subsidies for petrol and diesel users but turned down the chance to make public transport free.

AAP

NZ announces Pacific labour safeguards

Jacinda Ardern's government will expand its Pacific labour scheme while cracking down on exploitation of migrant workers in New Zealand.

Newsroom.co.nz

The dangers of working in New Zealand

At least two people have died at work every month since last January. Are our workplace whistleblowers up to the task?

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Violence ignored in immigration changes

The Government moved on changes to work rights for most temporary visa holders despite knowing of the increased domestic violence risk, according to an inquiry into migrant exploitation.

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