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Gore’s unlikely mea culpa

The power struggle between the Southland town’s new mayor, fellow councillors and chief executive takes a surreal turn.

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Christchurch’s cycleway blow-up falls flat

A memo to outspoken Christchurch councillors – read your memos

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National 'cautiously optimistic' and on message

National Party campaign chair Chris Bishop says he's "cautiously optimistic" as the party rolls out its vision for what it would do in government if it triumphs in October.

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Major risks to NZ's climate plan

An internal report on the progress of the Emissions Reduction Plan finds the chances of meeting climate targets are "finely balanced".

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MPs agree they'll sell off shares – if that's the price of power

A rule against shareholdings would exclude some MPs with business and investing experience from ministerial roles, some opponents warn. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Offshore wind developer to seek consent in Taranaki

The Government has warned of a costly and complex process if developers act before rules for consenting offshore energy are in place.

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Ruapehu sale: Conservation concessions sign-off is the great unknown

Despite liquidation proceedings, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts will probably be sold as planned.

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Independent review proposes new tools to finance local roads, parks and homes

A long-awaited review into the future for NZ's cash-strapped local government will recommend new ways to fund community needs. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Ethnicity a factor in surgery waitlists for years

During Covid-19 Auckland medical professionals identified Māori and Pasifika were disproportionately waiting for surgery compared with other population groups and sought to fix it when operating theatres were back up and running after the 2020 lockdowns.

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Stuart Nash breached official information laws - Ombudsman

The former minister breached the Official Information Act by improperly withholding emails in which he discussed confidential Cabinet discussions with two of his political donors, Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier found.

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Cloud hangs over SailGP race

International sailing race in danger of losing local hapū’s support

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Raw Politics: The 'fart now pay later' edition

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: Has National and the country given up on farm emissions? When does Labour throw a punch? And more from the whiny, wet, negative land called NZ.

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There has to be a better way to measure a recession

Did NZ really dip into recession this year? Not until unemployment starts to rise ... that's the measure that affects real people. Jonathan Milne reports.

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This week's (historically important) bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias.

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Independent advisor speaks out on officials' unauthorised Three Waters changes

Amelia East says independent advice to all select committees would counter 'arrogant' departmental officials railroading MPs. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Shaw says NZ must 'pick a team' in global climate battle

NZ has adopted a new diplomatic strategy which will see it "be loud, consistent and dogged in pursuit" of global climate action.

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Ruapehu ski fields file for ‘prepackaged liquidation’

A draft report reveals the Govt has already moved to seal the fate of Whakapapa and Turoa, ahead of next week's big creditors' meeting. Andrew Bevin reports.

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National threatens PGF cuts after damning Auditor-General report

The Auditor-General's office has delivered a stinging critique of the Government's provincial fund 'reset', saying the public and Parliament cannot have confidence its investments represent value for money.

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Chris Hipkins' highwire China visit

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' trip to China is a sign the relationship remains strong despite talk of an overly US-friendly foreign policy, but it still comes with its fair share of risks.

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Govt quietly resets rules for public sector cloud use

The new policy governing public sector use of cloud services downplays Māori data sovereignty and favours US big tech firms, critics say.

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Former PM: Unauthorised Three Waters changes are 'serious' and warrant review

Parliament must scrutinise its methods and procedures to avoid officials 'cutting corners', says Sir Geoffrey Palmer

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Beleaguered city council drops ball on pay

Christchurch’s beleaguered council pledged to review pay and conditions by March, but it didn’t.

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Gore District Council boss: Bullying claims 'hurtful'

Beleaguered Gore District Council chief executive finally responds to bullying and toxic culture claims made by multiple ex-employees.

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Raw Politics: Labour's free range ministers

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: Whatever did Chris Hipkins do to deserve the absent-minded, busy, superior minister Michael Woods, and which of the electoral reforms deserve to be adopted

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