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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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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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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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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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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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Questions over transfer of $1m public funding

A Government department is facing questions after it transferred a job training contract for Māori to a new organisation despite highly public fallout over the Māori Council elections la

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State sent uplift kids to where 'sex harm' man lives

Exclusive: Inquiries are underway after young children at the centre of a pivotal 'reverse uplift' case by Oranga Tamariki ended up being sent to live at a property where a man with sexual beha

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Census delay planning began last June, documents show

National MP stands by his prediction the census, scheduled for next year, will be delayed

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Brent Impey: Drop the personal agendas and play to the whistle

After 10 years as a director and then chair of New Zealand Rugby, Brent Impey has stepped down. His reflections on his time at the helm are typically forthright. He talks to Newsroom.

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Publicly funded anti-bullying agency Netsafe faces new employment case

Mounting questions over public funding for agency as it blows its budget on a string of bullying and breach of privacy cases.

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Willis' unsuccessful attempt to woo women in Tauranga

National's deputy leader Nicola Willis says it is on everyone in the party to make sure there is greater diversity at next year's election, writes @jo_moir

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'Pragmatism' v 'equivocation': Govt undecided on voter fix

Pressure for Cabinet to make a firm commitment on loosening eligibility rules for voters stranded by Covid.

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Call for building regulations to stop Covid-19

The Green Party says provisions in the Building Code to prevent the spread of viruses should be strengthened or enforced in light of Covid-19.

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Mature race relations debate missing from Parliament

As the country embarks on a debate about race relations some MPs are calling for it to be a mature conversation, while others are happier slinging personal attacks, writes @jo_moir

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Leaked ministry email calls for masks in schools

A data analyst within the Ministry of Education has gone rogue, calling for the reinstatement of the school mask mandate in an email the Government disavows.

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Council rejects 35-year Pakiri sand mining bid

Residents win major battle against McCallum Bros, Auckland’s biggest supplier of sand for concrete, as Auckland Council rejects a resource consent application to take more sand.

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Historic pay equity deal 'down the drain now'

Industrial strife among the 65,000-strong care and support workforce is looking likely as their landmark pay equity settlement hits the rocks, writes Rebecca Macfie

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Gaps in nationwide public health surveillance

A rapid review provided to Minister Ayesha Verrall identified 'gaps in governance, coverage and accountability' in tracking serious problems including heart disease and diabetes.

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Ministers lag behind own proactive release standards

Less than a quarter of Cabinet papers are released within the Government's own timeframes, with patchy information on compliance.

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DoC forced to slash budgets in funding ‘crisis’

Official documents reveal the Conservation Department’s new boss walked straight into a budget crisis

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Govt's data ethics panel missing in action

The Government insists the Data Ethics Advisory Group is still active, even though it hasn't met in over a year.

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Troubled Firefighters' Credit Union sparks concern about small finance institutions

As the Reserve Bank expresses concern about the scale and profitability of small finance businesses, firefighters will vote today on the future of their credit union.

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Chief Censor on 'operating at the bottom of the cliff'

Outgoing Chief Censor David Shanks tells Newsroom in an exit interview that he's had to view the Christchurch terror video "many times" as part of his work.

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Ministry told to 'underplay' Covid test capacity

There's further evidence of testing issues within the Ministry of Health, with an external review into failings set for release.

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Security agencies warned of violence at Parliament

New documents provide early insights into the thinking of New Zealand's security agencies during and after the Parliament occupation.

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