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Inside Louisa Wall's diplomatic sinecure

Internal documents show officials raised issues with the creation of the new Pacific role taken up by the former Labour MP.

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Companies accelerate move to EVs

New car buyers are rapidly driving sales of new EVs while for secondhand buyers the choice is limited. But, as Mark Jennings writes, the tap will be progressively turned on. | Partner content

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Govt to crack down on supermarket breaches with big financial penalties

The Warehouse, Night'n'Day and Supie are all looking to enter the groceries fray, after ministers announced they would regulate the two big supermarket chains.

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Old sneakers as new investment - yes, really

Forget art, wine, bitcoin or NFTs: investing in sneakers could be the Next Big Thing. There's even a company doing nothing but authenticate sneakers to make sure eBay listings aren’t fakes.

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Ombudsman to crack down on OIA delays

The Official Information Act must not be manipulated or undermined, the Chief Ombudsman says as he prepares to ramp up reporting on delays by ministers and agencies.

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US can take 'wisdom' from NZ's March 15 response

The Trade Minister told political editor @jo_moir that gun violence is as big a threat to Americans as climate change.

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China's grand tour: Opposition mounts to Beijing 'expansionism' in Pacific

New Zealand and Australia have belatedly hit back at the Chinese foreign minister's sudden and rapid blitz of the Pacific.

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Ambassador champions China's increased security presence in the Pacific

China's foreign minister is visiting the Pacific, seeking a security agreement with 10 island nations. But Ambassador Wang Xiaolong says China will only send forces there if requested

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Social procurement backed by Budget: 'When people are employed, they pay tax'

The man who arguably started NZ's social procurement revolution reveals his road to Damascus moment: 'It can be deeply terrifying for lots of people,' says Sean Barnes.

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High-profile Chinese visit steps up battle for the hearts and debts of the Pacific

A draft security pact leaks as the Chinese foreign minister arrives in the Pacific to sign deals with the leaders of 11 island states, including NZ realm nations Niue and Cook Islands.

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Ardern’s mission to find a friend in Biden

Jacinda Ardern will likely have the chance to cement a constructive relationship with the Biden administration while visiting the United States.

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NZ 'legitimising' abusive regimes through defence ties

Kiwi officials are facing criticism for working alongside counterparts from militaries accused of war crimes.

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Tiwai smelter uncertainty 'not good for NZ', says energy minister

The Government will play a key role in incentivising new renewable generation and breaking gentailers' grip on the electricity market.

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Greater transparency born in 'secrecy': Govt expands proactive release regime

Long-awaited improvements to the release of state information have been revealed – but an expert says there are "serious flaws".

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Timber millions eyed in rainforest felling

A court filing reveals lucrative timber exports were a strong focus of forest-clearing by a part-Kiwi-owned firm operating in an area with substantial tropical rainforest in West Papua

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Ministry of Health makes incorrect testing claim

An innovation team 'set up' to follow testing developments was never actually created.

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Ardern's White House visit hangs in balance

On the day of her departure to the United States it is still uncertain whether Jacinda Ardern has secured a White House visit, writes @jo_moir

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First home buyer help for hundreds more – just move to Hamilton or Queenstown

The Government’s Budget 2022 announcement around its First Home Loan and Grant schemes is a step in the right direction to help new buyers get a mortgage. Huge hurdles remain

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Hidden climate extras in Budget 2022

While $2.9 billion in new climate-related spending was announced alongside the Emissions Reduction Plan on Monday, Budget 2022 has a few hidden extras for climate policy.

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Challenge for Māori Health Authority bigger than funding

Those who were expecting a big windfall for the Māori Health Authority will be left disappointed, but there’s no point in funding services that don’t exist, writes @jo_moir

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Ukraine invasion a threat to Indo-Pacific, says Europe envoy

The European Union's special emissary to the region praises NZ's response to the conflict and promises stronger engagement.

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The debate that does Chris Hipkins' head in

Chris Hipkins says masks and portable air cleaners aren’t the best solutions for schools, and more parents need to know why.

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NZ grower sending apples to Russia defends trade as 'humanitarian'

There's anger at a decision by NZ's biggest grower to keep selling its fruit to the pariah power, flouting self-imposed industry boycotts.

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Anti-bullying agency Netsafe apologises to government but not to victims

The Government has considered a formal investigation into Netsafe's conduct after Newsroom reports of bullying and privacy breaches by management.

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Hipkins eyes school truancy reversal

The Education Minister is investigating reversing the contracting-out of school truancy services as persistent absenteeism worsens in a Covid world, writes @jo_moir

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