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New National Party leader Judith Collins: National won't 'repeat any mistakes'
Wednesday, 15 July 2020, 9:30 am | RNZ
In her first interview with Morning Report as National Party leader, Judith Collins outlined a minor reshuffle, said she's not particularly worried about diversity, and said Michael Woodhouse's fate will be decided today. More >>
PM Jacinda Ardern on Todd Muller resignation: 'Politics is a difficult place'
Tuesday, 14 July 2020, 9:08 am | RNZ
Todd Muller became the National Party leader in May and resigned today citing health reasons. PM Jacinda Ardern says politics is a difficult job. More >>
Police acknowledge claim against racial bias was false
Monday, 13 July 2020, 3:04 pm | RNZ
Police figures have debunked claims made by the former police commissioner that there is no racial bias when it comes to deciding whether a suspect should be charged. More >>
Carers dismayed by new disability funding model
Monday, 13 July 2020, 10:21 am | RNZ
The government is quietly scrapping the controversial policy which pays family members to care for a disabled relative but the alternatives are being criticised as just as confusing and bureaucratic. More >>
Govt delays over commercial rents causing 'pain and expense'
Monday, 13 July 2020, 10:15 am | RNZ
Small business owners are feeling abandoned by the government, over what they call failures to implement proper, effective measures to control rent and lease arrangements. More >>
Scam fears prompt gun owners to ignore police request
Monday, 13 July 2020, 10:10 am | RNZ
Police are urging licensed firearms owners to provide contact details, and say their request by email is not a scam. More >>
Economic activity and business confidence bouncing back
Friday, 10 July 2020, 4:20 pm | RNZ
Two surveys from ANZ show business confidence and economic activity have rebounded, but uncertainty about the future remains extreme. More >>
Man charged over leaving Hamilton isolation facility named
Friday, 10 July 2020, 4:15 pm | RNZ
A Queenstown man, charged over absconding from a Hamilton hotel on Thursday night while in Covid-19 managed isolation, has been remanded into the custody of the Department of Corrections. More >>
Covid-19 privacy leak: Michael Woodhouse says he received emails from Michelle Boag
Friday, 10 July 2020, 10:25 am | RNZ
The National MP and health spokesperson has confirmed he was also the recipient of patient details from former National Party president Michelle Boag. More >>
Rio Tinto announces plans to close Tiwai Point smelter
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 9:44 am | RNZ
Rio Tinto has just announced that it will wind down New Zealand Aluminium Smelters - the Tiwai Point smelter - saying the business is no longer viable. More >>
Covid-19 privacy leak: Todd Muller on Hamish Walker - 'There needs to be consequences'
Wednesday, 8 July 2020, 12:04 pm | RNZ
The National Party board will meet between midday and 1pm today to discuss the future of National MP Hamish Walker. More >>
Covid-19 privacy leak: Michelle Boag stands down from roles with National deputy leader Nikki Kaye
Wednesday, 8 July 2020, 12:03 pm | RNZ
The High-profile former National Party president has resigned from her campaign and electorate roles for Auckland Central MP and National deputy leader Nikki Kaye. More >>
Legalising cannabis may reduce 'biased enforcement' of Māori - chief science advisor
Tuesday, 7 July 2020, 4:36 pm | RNZ
Legalising cannabis would significantly improve police bias against Māori, a report by the prime minister's chief science adviser suggests. More >>
ACC levies will be kept steady through to 2022 - Ardern
Monday, 6 July 2020, 4:01 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced Cabinet's decision to keep ACC levies at their current rate through to 2022. More >>
Details of active Covid-19 cases leaked in privacy breach
Monday, 6 July 2020, 10:07 am | RNZ
The State Services Commission has been called in to make sure a "thorough investigation" is held. More >>
Labour will extend loan scheme 'lifeline' for small business - PM
Monday, 6 July 2020, 9:40 am | RNZ
Labour has announced its plans to extend the Small Business Loan Cashflow Scheme and spend $162 million on a waterway clean-up package. More >>
Auckland's leaky pipes lose more water than the city saves
Friday, 3 July 2020, 4:44 pm | RNZ
Auckland's drinking water pipes are leaking at least 50 million litres a day, far more than Aucklanders have been asked to save during the most severe shortage in decades. More >>
Delays to new Taranaki energy centre rile critics
Friday, 3 July 2020, 10:58 am | RNZ
Questions are being asked about why a government initiative promised last year for Taranaki has yet to materialise with critics saying it's become bogged down in bureaucratic red tape. More >>
Renewed calls for the Cook Islands to take on indigenous name
Friday, 3 July 2020, 10:28 am | RNZ
There are renewed calls in the Cook Islands for an indigenous Māori name to replace the country's colonial era moniker. More >>
Christchurch mosque attacks: Gunman sentencing date set
Friday, 3 July 2020, 10:26 am | RNZ
After a three-month wait, a date has finally been set for the sentencing of the man responsible for this country's worst act of terrorism. More >>
