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The New Zealand Public Party was formed by Billy Te Kahika in response to the blatant injustice and tyranny being hurled upon the New Zealand people by the Labour/NZ First/Green government. It is Time to Take Back New Zealand for the People – is the main goal and message. However, this message is also more significant than any one political party alone. The New Zealand Public Party is now announced and is going to work for you! This is a FREEDOM MOVEMENT based on democracy and integrity - Yo ...
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Rugby brings joy, money and a sense of identity to many in the Pacific Islands. But how badly are they treated by the powerful forces that run the game?
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Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts. And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level. You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on New Zealand halting Cook Islands funding after China agreements
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4:37The Foreign Minister's pushing back on suggestions our geopolitical stoush with the Cook Islands will impact our relationship with China. Winston Peters this morning confirmed the Government's halted development aid to the Cooks, with his Ministry unhappy over the lack of clarity around the island nation's cooperation deal with China. Newstalk ZB p…
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Meth use and organised crime in New Zealand
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16:04Methamphetamine use has exploded over the past year and the government is "actively" looking at ways to respond. At the same time, Associate Police and Customs Minister Casey Costello is looking at how to tackle the wider network of organised crime in New Zealand. Political Reporter Lillian Hanly takes a closer look at the Ministerial Advisory Grou…
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#14: Economist Paul Dalziel: RSB Flawed Principles, No Standards
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53:18Video episode available on my Substack. Economist and Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa research fellow Paul Dalziel joins Melanie on Coherent to analyse the Regulatory Standards Bill — and explain why it’s deeply misaligned with the values and aspirations of most New Zealanders. While the Bill presents itself as a tool for improving transparency…
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#15: Dr Rebekah Graham: The RSB, Disability, and the Politics of Exclusion
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1:04:07Video episode available on my Substack. In this wide-ranging and deeply grounded conversation, I speak with Dr Rebekah Graham — community psychologist, writer, and advocate for disability rights — about the hidden but sweeping risks the Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB) poses for disabled communities, and for the future of equity and inclusion in New…
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#13: Dr Carwyn Jones on the RSB: Constitutional Reversal and the Rise of Anti-Treaty Lawmaking
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54:28Video episode available on my Substack. What does it mean when a government proposes to put most law through a libertarian filter? In this episode of Coherent, I speak with Dr Carwyn Jones, legal scholar and expert in te Tiriti o Waitangi, about the Regulatory Standards Bill — a proposal that’s quietly but profoundly reshaping the legal foundations…
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From the Ground Up: Kay Glendining on Building, Balance & Bayleys
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38:11In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, powered by Renti and brought to you by The PMC 2025, we sit down with Kay Glendining from Bayleys St Heliers. Having learned from some of the best in the business — including Megan Jaffe at Ray White Remuera — Kay shares her journey of growing a rent roll from scratch to over 100 properti…
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Many bosses now want their workers back in the office full time, but for a while in the immediate aftermath of Covid, workers had the power to demand the flexibility to stay home. Now the jobs market has sagged, the balance has shifted and a new hybrid way of working is becoming more common. Bernard Hickey speaks on this week’s When The Facts Chang…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 19 June 2025, New Zealand has pulled almost $20 million of funding to the Cook Islands. Cook Islands News journalist Rashneel Kumar broke the story, he tells Heather how he found out and how terrible our relationship is right now. Kiwibank's Jarrod Kerr is celebrating a surprisin…
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Keir Starmer chairing an emergency meeting to discuss Israel-Iran conflict
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4:33Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer recently chaired a meeting to discuss the UK’s response to the crisis in the Middle East. There's growing concerns the conflict could escalate further, should the US enter the conflict between Israel and Iran. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the UK Government will be weighing up a series of options, as the US hasn't…
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The Huddle: Was it a mistake for New Zealand to pull funding for the Cook Islands?
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9:10Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and Wellbeing Economy Alliance director Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Farmers are up in arms over new changes to the FBT that could potentially impact ute owners. What do we make of this? Do we see the Government changing this? …
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how investors can prepare for geopolitical disruptions
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3:39The Israel-Iran conflict has continued on for a week - and it's seen markets dropping as more fear the conflict intensifying. Experts also believes markets are likely to drop further if the US gets more involved in the conflict. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains the market impact of the conflict. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Huinga dairy farmer Brendan Attrill winning Gordon Stephenson Trophy
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3:21Brendan Attrill, of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki, has been announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing. Attrill received the Gordon Stephenson Trophy at the National Sustainability Showcase at Tākina in Wellington. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large unpacks recent GDP data for first quarter of 2025
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2:19New data out of Stats NZ reveals the country's gross domestic product grew by 0.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025. It's a stronger result than predicted by the Reserve Bank and Treasury. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks these results - and voices his concerns about the future. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
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Beata Bukosa: NIWA atmospheric scientist on the carbon sink in the South Island
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4:25New research indicates New Zealand may be removing more carbon than it produces. A new study from NIWA has highlighted a potential carbon sink in Fiordland's native forests - and researchers found our environment absorbs at least 170 million tonnes of carbon per year. NIWA atmospheric scientist Beata Bukosa says it's still unclear where the carbon …
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Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers transport spokesperson on the backlash to the Government's new 'ute tax'
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3:31Federated Farmers is calling on Revenue Minister Simon Watts to rule out new changes to the Fringe Benefit tax that would impact utes. The IRD has proposed major changes to the way FBT applies to utes and farmers are concerned this would set them back thousands of dollars a year. Federated Farmers' transport spokesperson Mark Hooper says this issue…
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Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on the new data revealing where NZ universities rank in the world
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2:10One expert has offered a positive view on Kiwi university ratings. Four of our institutions have improved their standing in the prestigious QS World University Rankings. Auckland University is highest at 65th place, and Otago is in the top 200 for the first time since 2022. Universities NZ chief executive Chris Whelan says they're good results. "Gi…
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#12: Bill Rosenberg: How the RSB Privileges Power and Undermines the Public Good
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56:12Video episode available on my Substack. In this episode of Coherent, economist and former Productivity Commissioner Dr Bill Rosenberg joins Melanie Nelson to unpack the deep ideological drivers and real-world risks of the Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB). Drawing on decades of work in employment law, productivity policy, and public economics, Bill w…
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Rashneel Kumar: Cook Islands journalist on New Zealand pausing funding to the Cook Islands
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3:10There's claims the Cook Islands were left in the dark over New Zealand pausing funding. Foreign Minister Winston Peters says a $20-million-dollar pot of development aid won't resume until trust is restored between our countries, who operate under a special relationship. Its Prime Minister signed a comprehensive strategic partnership with China, wit…
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Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist issues warning after GDP figures unveiled
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2:56Kiwibank's chief economist says GDP figures released today show good momentum - but the next report isn't looking as good. Stats NZ says our gross domestic product grew a strong 0.8 percent in this year's first quarter. It's much higher than predicted by the Reserve Bank and Treasury. Jarrod Kerr says there is less optimism around the quarter endin…
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Erin Patterson's deadly mushroom trial drawing to a close
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5:47After weeks and weeks of hearings, Erin Patterson's deadly mushroom trial is nearing its end. The 50-year-old is accused of intentionally serving a poisonous mushroom dish to her estranged husband's family in 2023. She maintains her innocence. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the jury is set to retire soon - and then a verdict will be unve…
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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host outlines predictions ahead of Super Rugby Pacific final
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3:02The Chiefs and Crusaders are set to face off this coming Saturday in the Super Rugby Pacific final. The event sold out Christchurch’s Apollo Projects Stadium and fans are gearing up for a memorable match. Sportstalk host Jason Pine outlined his predictions ahead of the match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Cameron Lacey: psychiatrist on getting approval to prescribe 'magic mushroom' treatment
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4:06One single psychiatrist has been approved to prescribe psilocybin or 'magic mushrooms' for treatment-resistant depression. That psychiatrist is Professor Cameron Lacey, who welcomed the approval as an opportunity to provide treatment that can change people’s lives. Lacey says there's been a great deal of interest since he got permission to prescrib…
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Helen Clark on War & NZ in Crisis – Bradbury Group 5-Guest Special
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1:06:02This week’s Bradbury Group is a powerhouse panel episode. Former PM Helen Clark joins Teanau Tuiono to unpack the Iran–Israel war and what it means for New Zealand’s foreign policy. Then, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Simon Wilson and Matthew Tukaki debate major issues: sick leave cuts, WorkSafe rollbacks, and Budget 2025. Don’t miss NZ’s boldest politica…
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Sonia Gray: Broadcaster on being in psychedelic drug trials to treat anxiety
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8:10Changes to allow over the counter sales of Melatonin in New Zealand alongside relaxing rules on magic mushrooms as medicine. MedSafe's approved Melatonin for sale to adults without a prescription. Psilocybin remains unapproved, but one specifically qualified psychiatrist is now permitted to prescribe it for treatment-resistant depression. Broadcast…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the GDP rising by 0.8%
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8:43GDP figures just out are stronger than economists had forecast. Stats NZ says New Zealand's gross domestic product grew 0.8% in the March quarter – overtaking predictions of 0.7%. It follows a 0.5% increase the quarter before. Herald Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann told Kerre Woodham it could mean the OCR won't get another cut next month. He say…
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Screentime: Materialists, DocEdge film fest, The Gilded Age
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9:09Film and television reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about director Celine Song's latest film, Materialists, which is a US romance set among the backdrop of New York's luxury-driven dating culture and features the classic love triangle. James will also look at the third season of The Gilded Age and what's on offer at this year's Doc Edge …
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Parenting - How to talk to children about death
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23:40Whether it is a close family member, pet or someone they don't personally know, like a famous person who has died, children experience death and parents will be asked about it.
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Tech correspondent Tony Grasso details Tuesday's One NZ outage and how it was handled.
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Around the motu: Diane McCarthy in Whakatane
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7:18Diane McCarthy is an Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Democracy Reporter with the Whakatane Beacon.
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Book review: The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest
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2:45Roger Christensen of Little Unity Books Auckland reviews The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman published by Walker Books.
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Breakthrough for diagnosing Parkinson's disease
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7:36Brain scientists have made a breakthrough that could help diagnose Parkinson's disease and Multiple System Atrophy much earlier.
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Political editor Jo Moir on Cook Islands funding latest
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6:20New Zealand is pausing its funding to the Cook Islands in the wake of a controversial deal signed between China and the Cook Islands.
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Equine therapy: Anna Baigent's rehabilitation journey
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23:12After surviving a traumatic brain injury as a teenager, Anna Baigent and her mum Maria turned to horses as a source of healing.
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Matt Dathan is Home Affairs Editor at The Times.
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Providers say it's time to rethink alternate education
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17:43The founder of one of the country's longest-running alternative education organisations, is urging a re-think on how the sector is viewed.
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Farmers' representatives are worried that plans to speed up access to new agri-chemicals won't be fast enough to compete on the world stage.
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New Zealand is pausing its funding to the Cook Islands in the wake of a controversial deal signed between China and the Cook Islands.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on 23andMe being fined millions by UK watchdog
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4:37Genetic testing giant 23andMe is being fined millions of pounds by the UK's privacy watchdog following a high-profile data breach. The breach saw the personal information of seven million people stolen. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this is the most severe punishment the watchdog can impose. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Nicola Willis revealing legal advice was sought over RBNZ funding
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4:45The Finance Minister's revealed top-level legal advice was sought over the Reserve Bank's battle with Treasury for funding. The bank received less money than it anticipated in the latest funding round - which prompted Adrian Orr to quit as Governor. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacks the issue further. LISTEN ABOVE See om…
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Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Israel-Iran conflict
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3:25The conflict between Israel and Iran is continuing on - and it's sparked concerns among investors. US President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's unconditional surrender, as he weighs up whether to join Israel's targeting of nuclear sites. Milford Asset Management expert Andrew Curtayne explains the impact of the conflict. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudi…
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The Huddle: Do we agree with the Government scrapping the census?
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9:58Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! How do we feel about the Government overruling councils on decisions that negatively impact economic growth, development and employment? Is this necessary? The…
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Peters holds court at foreign affairs scrutiny hearing
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6:08Foreign Affairs is a portfolio that Winston Peters often receives bi-partisan congratulations on. In an otherwise adversarial scrutiny week, his hearing with the Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade Committee had a bastion of amicability and trust. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 18 June 2025, you'll never have to fill out another census form! The Statistics Minister explains why he's getting rid of it. US media are reporting Donald Trump is considering whether or not to join Israel in bombing Iran's nuclear facilities. Melatonin will soon be available t…
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Satish Ranchhod: Westpac senior economist on consumer confidence going up in June
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4:12New data shows consumer confidence has gone up - but overall levels show people are feeling more pessimistic than optimistic about the economy. The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence index rose two points in June to 91.2, a modest rise from last quarter's drop. Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod says negative news and the rising cos…
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Tony Morris: Inland Revenue spokesperson on the horticulture sector not paying enough tax
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2:41The Inland Revenue Department has unveiled the horticulture sector hasn't paid their fair share of taxes. Over the last 10 months, the IRD has found $45 million dollars of undeclared tax - and almost 100 audits are in the works now, within the sector. Inland Revenue spokesperson Tony Morris says the department is seeing people being paid under the …
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Neil Holdom: New Plymouth mayor on Minister Chris Bishop's plan to take power away from local authorities
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4:16New Plymouth's mayor is backing Government changes to take away power from local authorities. Housing Minister Chris Bishop says new regulation in the Resource Management Act would stop councils stalling housing developments. It would let him override councils on the grounds of their decisions negatively impacting economic growth. Mayor Neil Holdom…
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Robert Patman: Otago University Professor for International Relations on Donald Trump discussing joining Israel's attacks on Iran
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3:07To strike or not to strike. The US President has had talks with officials on joining Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Since the initial attack on Friday, strikes have killed at least 224 Iranians and 24 Israelis. Otago University International Relations Professor Robert Patman says the split in Trump's supporter base will make things diff…
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Colin Mansbridge: Crusaders chief executive on the decision to ban cowbells from the Super Rugby Pacific final
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3:47The Crusaders are hoping Chiefs fans will come check out the action at this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch - but they've suggested leaving the cowbells at home. In a LinkedIn post, Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge promised this would be a game fans would enjoy, but there's no room for cowbells in the stadium. Mansbrid…
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Shane Reti: Statistics Minister on the Government scrapping the census for an annual survey
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2:47The Statistics Minister says his agency is well up to transforming how the Census is done in New Zealand, despite previous short-comings. The five-yearly census is being replaced by a smaller, annual survey - and using Government department data. Stats NZ has faced past criticism over poor Census response rates But Shane Reti says it's ready to tur…
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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Prime Minister Luxon pushing for diplomacy and trade during China visit
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3:45The Prime Minister is pushing for diplomacy and trade in China - as he visits with ministers and senior business leaders. Discussions will be held on boosting education and tourism, including attempting to attract more international students to New Zealand. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says the Government could look at making visa cha…
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