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Jim Bolger, New Zealand’s 35th Prime Minister, dies aged 90
“A towering figure in New Zealand’s political life.”
October 17, 2025
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Government’s renewables push may come with a price tag for taxpayers
“Reviewing all our options, including potential additional equity requirements.”
October 17, 2025
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Simeon Brown accuses striking doctors of ‘crossing an ethical line’
“Patients are collateral damage in a system every day that refuses to staff or resource services.”
October 17, 2025
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Māori wards abolished in most councils, despite strong support in least Māori region
Across the country, results showed wide variation.
October 14, 2025
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Shane Jones’ son Penetaui Kleskovic signals interest in NZ First national politics
“God loves a trier.”
October 14, 2025
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Michael Laws elected to Otago Regional Council, says rate cuts require staff cuts
“There isn’t any other way.”
October 14, 2025
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Celia Wade-Brown dismisses ‘Pākehā’ as ‘pale, male, and stale’, struggles to explain benefit of Māori wards
“New Zealanders don’t want to be separated by race.”
October 14, 2025
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‘When was 42 percent ever a majority?’ — Peters defends decision to not recognise Palestinian statehood
“We have called for new leadership in Palestine on this issue, and new leadership, dare I say it, in Israel on this issue…”
October 14, 2025
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Te Pāti Māori allege assault, nepotism and financial chaos by Kapa-Kingis
“On 2nd August 2024, we are now aware that Mr. Kapa-Kingi assaulted two security personnel in Parliament.”
October 14, 2025
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Voter turnout stalls as local election momentum fades
Most regions are tracking behind 2022 levels.
October 10, 2025
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