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Jem Traylen 14 Jun 2023

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Govt pushes controversial land-use decisions on to councils

Councils will have more power to block the planting of permanent pine forest plantations.

Ian Llewellyn 14 Jun 2023

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Online harm regulation causes media concern

The proposals could also have implications for other parts of the media ecosystem.

Daniel Dunkley 14 Jun 2023

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Trust and cohesion of NZ society in peril

NZ's "shallow" democracy is undermining society, says top scientist Peter Gluckman.

Greg Hurrell 13 Jun 2023

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First GP practices likely to fail as 'disaster' looms

Tamara Poi-Ngawhika 13 Jun 2023

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Greens propose wealth tax and income guarantee

Dileepa Fonseka 12 Jun 2023

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National party opens door to change on genetic engineering

Dileepa Fonseka 12 Jun 2023

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Fieldays 2023: less spending, more politics

Riley Kennedy and Rebecca Howard 12 Jun 2023

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Carbon auction is set to fail

Ian Llewellyn 12 Jun 2023

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Proposed alcohol rules could see mass hospitality closures

Brent Melville 12 Jun 2023

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Electricity blackout risks have been reduced, but not ruled out

Ian Llewellyn 09 Jun 2023

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Friedman's ghost raised in Directors Duties Bill

Ian Llewellyn 08 Jun 2023

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Business of Government: big data, Harkness Fellows and more...

Jem Traylen 07 Jun 2023

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Hipkins still pushing for agri emissions industry accord

Staff reporters 06 Jun 2023

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Act needs another $1 million for election campaign

Riley Kennedy 06 Jun 2023

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Dileepa Fonseka: Forget big government – 'big neighbour' is more powerful

Dileepa Fonseka 05 Jun 2023

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Global energy crisis washes up on NZ's shores

Ian Llewellyn 02 Jun 2023

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Feedback suggests fertiliser tax not a good idea, O'Connor says

Riley Kennedy 01 Jun 2023

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Law Society yet to set up wellbeing oversight group

Oliver Lewis 01 Jun 2023

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Business of Government: workforce data, the capital loses a taonga and more...

Jem Traylen 31 May 2023

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David Chaplin: Is the FMA trigger-happy with its special powers?

David Chaplin 31 May 2023

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Show us the evidence: accountants on trust tax rise

Pattrick Smellie 30 May 2023

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Govt broadens access to screen subsidy

Staff reporters 30 May 2023

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More chances for NZ film in upgraded rebate scheme

Daniel Dunkley 30 May 2023

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Gregor Thompson 06 Nov

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