PM mulls lifting incomes with tax credits, but tax cuts could be a while away
The Prime Minister also has a Christmas message for disenfranchised anti-vaxxers.
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David Clark hints at retirement, as Ardern signals announcement that more MPs will step down
Labour MPs were forced to clarify whether they intended to stand at the next election.
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Three Waters passes amid fiery debate
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Fast intervention for 10 to 13-year-old ram raiders and robbers - new Govt package
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National takes $350m ‘slush fund’ to Auditor-General
National informed about the project nearly six months after Labour MPs.
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There's no such thing as a no-strings-attached donation in politics.
Omicron vaccine rollout could align with 2023 winter - Ministry of Health
News on how the vaccine might be used was expected early next year.
Ardern has lost control over Mahuta and must sack her - National
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‘Small-minded’: Robertson responds to critics of Sport NZ transgender guidelines
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Luxon: ‘Incredibly difficult’ for National to win Hamilton West byelection
National Party leader is playing down the poll.
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Brooke van Velden: We’re failing children by not preparing them
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NZ launches multi-agency probe after report of China-run police station
There are over a hundred such stations across 53 countries, the report found.
‘What were you thinking?’: Govt scolded for ‘grovelling backdown’ on Three Waters
Government scolded by MPs as it fixed its 'mistake'.
Ukraine President to address NZ Parliament next week
He will make an appearance by video link next Wednesday.
Fuel tax cut before Cabinet, decision imminent - Michael Wood
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PM, Mahuta at odds over Three Waters entrenchment mistake
Nanaia Mahuta points the fingers at junior Labour MPs over Three Waters entrenchment.
‘I’m sorry’: Minister apologises for ‘trainwreck’ media merger interview
National broadcasting spokesperson Melissa Lee described the interview as a 'trainwreck'.
Covid-19 response inquiry, are Chinese police in NZ & unvaxxed blood guardianship case | Focus Morning Bulletin 6 December, 2022
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Simon Wilson: Why doesn’t the mayor love the new transport funding programme?
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Covid response inquiry hailed amid claims parameters fall short
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the Royal Commission of Inquiry yesterday.
Polls reflect Labour's triple troubles and add Grinch to party's Christmas
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Poll: National candidate leads Hamilton West byelection race
Hamilton West will decide its new MP on Saturday.
Three waters: Jacinda Ardern sticks by Nanaia Mahuta - for now
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