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Government sets out its wares for global infrastructure investors
A two-day summit aimed at wooing some of the world's most powerful financial institutions kicks off in Auckland today.
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PM joins NZ First’s war on woke
Winston Peters wants to scrub the 'woke DEI' from our public service. Christopher Luxon says he may have a point.
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Bad poll fuels flickers of doubt about Luxon’s future
With Chris Hipkins overtaking him as preferred PM, his position has never been shakier. But is a leadership spill really possible?
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Cash incentives offered to fast-track land acquisition for infrastructure
Extra payments to landowners and a ‘streamlined’ objections process will get diggers in the ground more quickly, ministers say.
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How Phil Goff was undone by one undiplomatic remark
The former Auckland mayor's momentary lapse in judgement has cost him his diplomatic career.
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Adrian Orr walks off into the sunset
The Reserve Bank governor shocked the business world with his resignation announcement. Why now, and why so sudden?
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Congestion charging inches closer as bill passes first reading
With legislation gaining support from across the house, congestion charging may soon be a reality for Auckland drivers.
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Will telehealth solve the GP crisis?
The government is betting big on remote healthcare, announcing a new 24/7 telehealth service. But virtual treatment is not always a substitute for IRL…
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World reacts in horror to Trump and Zelenskyy’s Oval Office showdown
The confrontation made clear the Trump administration’s increasing contempt for the Ukraine war effort. Will Europe step up?
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February 2025

Drums beat louder for new school lunches to be scrapped
Demanding a return to locally produced meals, the Principals Federation says schools have been patient long enough.
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Retailers split on controversial citizen’s arrest plans
While some shopkeepers are welcoming the expanded power to detain thieves, others say it could get someone killed.
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Why wandering warships are rattling our relationship with China
As tensions ratchet up in the Pacific, China is sending a message with its Tasman Sea military exercises.
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