Simeon Brown on replacing Dr Shane Reti as Health Minister
Ryan Bridge talks to MP Simeon Brown as he steps into his new role as Health Minister. Video / Newstalk ZB
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The former National minister and the governance job he had no ‘significant’ experience for
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Ghahraman reportedly seen putting items into tote bag at Pak’nSave
The former MP was allegedly observed on CCTV by a member of the store's staff.
Former MP Golriz Ghahraman under investigation after Pak’nSave shoplifting complaint
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Sir Brian Roche spells out what’s wrong with the public service
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Police investigate Pak’nSave shoplifting complaint against former MP
Police are looking into alleged incident.
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23,000 submissions: What you need to know about the Regulatory Standards Bill
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PM to attend Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming’s funeral, cuts UAE trip short
The funeral was set to take place on Thursday.
Shane Te Pou: Minimum wage workers keep the country going
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Nicola Willis on 2024, this year’s flat Budget and universal entitlements
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Treaty Principles Bill submissions reopen after website woes
More than 300,000 submissions set a new record for the Treaty Principles Bill.
Tech experts blame cost-cutting for Parliament’s website issues
The glitches halted submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill, sparking outrage.
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Party wants deadline of Treaty Principles Bill submissions extended
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