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ACT unveils transport policy: No 'non-functional art' and growth triggers for new lanes
FMA chief executive Samantha Barrass departs with investigation 'concerning matters relating to Barrass' consumed by a separate, MBIE commissioned probe
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FMA chief executive Samantha Barrass departs with investigation 'concerning matters relating to Barrass' consumed by a separate, MBIE commissioned probe
Parliament's funding problem: The pickle of covering the cost of not increasing fuel taxes
Inside the Capital: Fuel tax hike and RUC increase off the table, but where's the money coming from?
Fuel tax hike and RUC increase off the table for 2027, but where's the money coming from?
A major public service overhaul is underway under the current government. The election could bring yet more change
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A major public service overhaul is underway under the current government. The election could bring yet more change
Former Financial Markets Authority chairman Craig Stobo unveiled as a NZ First candidate, looking forward to 'speaking freely on issues of public importance'
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Former Financial Markets Authority chairman Craig Stobo unveiled as a NZ First candidate, looking forward to 'speaking freely on issues of public importance'
Labour rules out increase in fuel excise tax if elected in November's election, government says it won't go ahead with 2027 raise
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Labour rules out increase in fuel excise tax if elected in November's election, government says it won't go ahead with 2027 raise
ACT proposes introducing a bright-line test to make profits from digital assets exempt from tax if they're held for at least a year
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ACT proposes introducing a bright-line test to make profits from digital assets exempt from tax if they're held for at least a year
National’s Nicola Willis and Labour’s Barbara Edmonds lay out their plans for the economy
The Opportunity Party's polling above the key 5% MMP threshold. If this holds until the election, who will the party bring to parliament?
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The Opportunity Party's polling above the key 5% MMP threshold. If this holds until the election, who will the party bring to parliament?
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Local Government Minister Simon Watts says government capping annual council rate increases at 4%, but will only be passed after the election
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Local Government Minister Simon Watts says government capping annual council rate increases at 4%, but will only be passed after the election
National pushes ahead on under 16 social media ban without NZ First or ACT, Labour's slogan, Opportunity in kingmaker's seat
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National pushes ahead on under 16 social media ban without NZ First or ACT, Labour's slogan, Opportunity in kingmaker's seat
National rules out proposed bed tax and bank tax in promise of no new taxes if the party's reelected in November's election
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National rules out proposed bed tax and bank tax in promise of no new taxes if the party's reelected in November's election
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Labour pledges debt reduction, return to surplus and an independent Parliamentary Budget Office to analyse government finances and election commitments
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Labour pledges debt reduction, return to surplus and an independent Parliamentary Budget Office to analyse government finances and election commitments
How to adopt AI in the workplace and how lack of AI confidence is holding businesses back
ACT's Paul Henry's details plan for 'world-class,' multi-billion dollar cancer centre
Tax claims fly around parliament as National targets Labour over tax
Mount Albert, Hutt South, Wellington Bays and the Māori seats could be key seats to watch in the November 7 election
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Mount Albert, Hutt South, Wellington Bays and the Māori seats could be key seats to watch in the November 7 election
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Meola Reef, upgrading existing harbour bridge and tunnel to be looked at in government search for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing option
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Meola Reef, upgrading existing harbour bridge and tunnel to be looked at in government search for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing option
Greens go after groceries, Helen Clark goes after Qiulae Wong and Christopher Luxon holds firm on failed leadership challenge
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Greens go after groceries, Helen Clark goes after Qiulae Wong and Christopher Luxon holds firm on failed leadership challenge
As PM Christopher Luxon survives another confidence vote from his National Party colleagues, how are things shaping up as the election inches closer?
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As PM Christopher Luxon survives another confidence vote from his National Party colleagues, how are things shaping up as the election inches closer?
National Party pledges new restrictions on data centres, Queenstown gondola funding, clearer river gravel rules in South Island plan
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National Party pledges new restrictions on data centres, Queenstown gondola funding, clearer river gravel rules in South Island plan
CyberCX Executive Director Dimitri Vedeneev on cyber security risk management, - 'understand if your risk models are aligned to the threat picture'
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CyberCX Executive Director Dimitri Vedeneev on cyber security risk management, - 'understand if your risk models are aligned to the threat picture'
Anna Whyte looks at Christopher Luxon's second National Party leadership confidence vote, his brutal ministerial sacking and what a new political poll means
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Anna Whyte looks at Christopher Luxon's second National Party leadership confidence vote, his brutal ministerial sacking and what a new political poll means
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PM and National leader Christopher Luxon punishes Chris Penk, saying he 'launched a leadership challenge', removes portfolios
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PM and National leader Christopher Luxon punishes Chris Penk, saying he 'launched a leadership challenge', removes portfolios