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China sends foreign minister Down Under
Politics

China sends foreign minister Down Under

The visit is the most senior by the Chinese government for seven years.

Pattrick Smellie 15 Mar 2024
Import LNG or intervene in gas sector, ministers told
Energy

Import LNG or intervene in gas sector, ministers told

Options for govt include a deal with Methanex or finding new gas.

Ian Llewellyn 15 Mar 2024
Govt suspends 'significant natural areas' rules for three years
Law & Regulation Free

Govt suspends 'significant natural areas' rules for three years

Minister says provisions represent a "confiscation of property rights".

Staff reporters 14 Mar 2024
The water infrastructure crisis in Wellington and elsewhere
Infrastructure

The water infrastructure crisis in Wellington and elsewhere

Councils are cancelling and deferring water investments after a reform u-turn.

Dileepa Fonseka 14 Mar 2024