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Latest Political News
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PM accused of "cultural treason" in asset sale dispute
Sat, 11th Feb - Prime Minister John Key has been accused of “cultural treason” by Nga Puhi leaders angered by the Government’s proposal to sell state-owned assets... Read more
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Maori Party clashes with Govt over unemployment
Fri, 10th Feb - Unemployment is the latest issue to test the Maori Party's relationship with the government... Read more
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Govt beefs up consumer protection laws
Fri, 10th Feb - Consumer protection laws are being significantly strengthened through a bill that's passed its first reading in Parliament... Read more
Latest Political News Headlines
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TVNZ election day coverage referred to police
Fri, 10th Feb - The Electoral Commission is taking issue with Election Day coverage by state-owned television network TVNZ... Read more
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Greens slam Govt's oil plans
Fri, 10th Feb - The Govt is grasping at old fashioned economic strategies in opening up areas for oil and gas exploration, the Green Party says... Read more
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Labour: Employment rate a ticking timebomb
Thu, 09th Feb - Official unemployment is down but even the neutral experts say job growth is slow and many of the jobs are part-time... Read more
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Minister grilled over dolphin death
Fri, 10th Feb - A cabinet minister has been asked in Parliament whether he's prepared to be an accessory to the extinction of Maui's dolphins... Read more
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Dunedin council consider permanent liquor ban
Thu, 09th Feb - The Dunedin City Council is considering a permanent liquor ban in the student suburbs, in a bid to end drunken street parties... Read more
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RadioLIVE faces $100k fine over 'DJ Key'
Thu, 09th Feb - RadioLIVE is facing a maximum $100,000 fine after giving Prime Minister John Key a cameo in its drive-time slot in the lead-up to the election... Read more
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Police U-turn on stricter speeding rules
Thu, 09th Feb - Police have retreated from an idea to permanently reduce the tolerance for speeding to four kilometres an hour... Read more
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Unemployment drops but many NZers working poor
Thu, 09th Feb - Positive employment figures released today belie the true reality of New Zealand’s workforce, with many working poor struggling to make ends meet.. Read more
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English promises fair go for iwi investors
Thu, 09th Feb - Iwi won't get special preference for shares in state-owned power companies, Finance Minister Bill English says... Read more
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Labour wants NZ On Air director to quit
Thu, 09th Feb - Labour is renewing its call for Stephen McElrea to resign from the board of NZ On Air... Read more
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Minimum wage will reach $15 by 2014 - Garner
Thu, 09th Feb - The Prime Minister says a minimum wage of $15 an hour isn't a viable option in New Zealand, but 3 News political editor Duncan Garner disagrees... Read more
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Brownlee to Bob: Sorry for 'clown' comment
Thu, 09th Feb - Two of the key figures in the Christchurch rebuild look as though they are trying hard to patch up their differences... Read more
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RadioLive could face $100k fine for PM show
Thu, 09th Feb - RadioLive could be fined up to $100,000 after the Electoral Commission decided the PM's show broke the law... Read more
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Maori Party condemns Hobson graffiti
Thu, 09th Feb - Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia has condemned the desecration of the grave of New Zealand's first governor... Read more
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Key's radio show breached Broadcasting Act
Thu, 09th Feb - The hour-long radio show Prime Minister John Key hosted prior to the election has been referred to the police for breaching the Broadcasting Act... Read more
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Tougher sentences for attacks on officers
Wed, 08th Feb - Attacks on police and prison guards will be considered aggravating factors at sentencing under a law change moving through parliament... Read more
Latest NZ Press Releases
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Savour Your Valentine?s Day With Mud House Estate Wines
Sat, 11th Feb - What better way to complete your romantic Valentine?s Day dinner than a bottle of the Estate range of wines from Mud House ? an ex..
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Multi-Platinum Performer Nicole Scherzinger named Herbal Essences Brand Ambassador
Wed, 08th Feb - Singing star and dancing queen Nicole Sherzinger has just been announced as the new global face of Herbal Essences ? now that?s a ..
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New iPhone game is released only in New Zealand
Wed, 08th Feb - Tactical and fun turn based game, Gobang Social, has been released by Kwalee, to iPhone users exclusively in New Zealand. It is fr..
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Hundreds Queue For Free Pizza at Domino?s Newest Store
Fri, 03rd Feb - Pizza lovers welcomed the newest Domino?s store in Newtown with over 700 free pizzas being given out to the crowds to celebrate th..
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Take Care of Your Skin this Valentine?s Day with Olay
Thu, 02nd Feb - Getting ready for a romantic night out with the one you love this Valentine?s Day? Give your skin some extra TLC with Olay so you ..
