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James Shaw resigns from Greens co-leadership
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Focus Live: Green Party announcement
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The local government minister promises flexibility for cash-strapped councils.
New Zealand to pause UN relief funding
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NZSAS veterans offered urgent cash payments to prevent them quitting
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Labour's new foreign affairs spokesman says it is important to stay independent.
Govt not cutting UN money after allegations agency staff aided attack on Israel
New Zealand is not joining other nations in cutting funding.
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The Prime Minister says the reshuffle “further clarifies" ministers’ responsibilities.
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The investigation concluded before Christmas but the findings are coming out now.
Transport Minister meets with Super Fund, as Government puts cash for roads on agenda
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Rob Campbell: A leaked letter to Health Minister Shane Reti that I can neither confirm nor deny
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MFAT offered advice on ceasefire to the caretaker Government.
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