Politics

Enrol to vote by October 25

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Whoever we vote for, voters need to be aware of key changes in place for the 2026 general election. “This year, there’s an important message,...

The price of citizenship – land of the… fees?

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The price of becoming a Kiwi has just become a little more expensive. The fee for applying for New Zealand citizenship has increased by...

Papakura candidate, George Ngatai steps down

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New Zealand First’s candidate for the Papakura electorate has stood down as comments made before he threw his hat into the ring may come...

Movers and ‘brakers’ – new plan to make most of motorways

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While major works are common on the Southern Motorway as Franklin booms, a wider strategy should see the Super City make the most of...

Brakes on fuel tax hikes, Labour suggests

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The government must immediately cancel a planned fuel excise tax increase while international oil prices remain high and households are already feeling the squeeze...

New Takanini bridge – Baker, Bishop cross over

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Takaanini Station’s new pedestrian bridge has been officially opened, giving locals a safer way to cross the railway. Auckland Council Transport and Infrastructure Delivery Committee...

Government moves to ban under-16s from social media

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Children aged under 16 would be banned from social media under legislation the government is introducing to parliament. The Online Safety (Minimum Age and Child...

Labour demands National to reveal its cuts

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The Labour Party says the government is asking Kiwis to vote for cuts without telling them where the axe will fall. “National has told New...

National promises no new taxes

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National is committing to no new taxes if re-elected on November 7, leader Christopher Luxon and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis confirmed today. “National believes that...

Labour’s economic growth plan

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The Labour Party says it would grow the economy, return the books to a surplus by 2029-2030 and make sure hard-working New Zealanders can...
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