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Raw Politics: When 'robust' is just too robust

The Raw Politics team examines Kiri Allan's latest headline-making behaviour and whether it matters or is just indicative of end-of-termitis for a government.

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Shoppers warned against paying more than 3% card surcharges

Eftpos provider hopes to launch contactless debit payments in next two years, freeing consumers from shackles of big credit card companies

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Finance Minister removes house prices from Reserve Bank remit

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NZ keeps 'friend and partner' status with China

Chris Hipkins' refusal to follow the lead of the US and characterise Xi as a ‘dictator' has certainly been noticed in Beijing, writes political editor Jo Moir.

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Supply of medicines to NZ threatened after vaccine disclosure – Ombudsman

After the Government mistakenly released confidential information about Covid-19 vaccines, the health ministry says it was 'made clear' this could have implications for broader pharmaceutical and therapeutic supply.

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The Boy in the Water: Episode 4 out now

Listen now to the latest episode of ‘The Boy in the Water’, the number one new podcast about a small town harbouring a big mystery, from award-winning investigations editor Melanie Reid.

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A short history of doing sweet FA on bank innovation

It’s not just the upcoming ComCom banking inquiry; three announcements in the past month are intended to nudge NZ towards more competitive, more innovative, consumer-focussed banking system. But it’s taken far too long, and there’s a long way to go.

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PM not expecting repeat of Mahuta 'haranguing' in China

Chris Hipkins will be in full diplomat-mode for his first face-to-face with China's President Xi after a reportedly robust meeting between their respective foreign ministers earlier this year.

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Hipkins' first big diplomatic test meeting Xi

China’s locked doors have swung wide open in recent months with President Xi Jinping welcoming world leaders after years of isolation. Chris Hipkins makes the trip to the Great Hall of the People on Tuesday, in what will be the biggest test yet of his diplomacy skills

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Gore’s unlikely mea culpa

The power struggle between the Southland town’s new mayor, fellow councillors and chief executive takes a surreal turn.

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Note to Newsroom readers

A note from the co-editor about a rogue item appearing on Newsroom briefly due to a systems issue

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National 'cautiously optimistic' and on message

National Party campaign chair Chris Bishop says he's "cautiously optimistic" as the party rolls out its vision for what it would do in government if it triumphs in October.

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Christchurch’s cycleway blow-up falls flat

A memo to outspoken Christchurch councillors – read your memos

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Major risks to NZ's climate plan

An internal report on the progress of the Emissions Reduction Plan finds the chances of meeting climate targets are "finely balanced".

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MPs agree they'll sell off shares – if that's the price of power

A rule against shareholdings would exclude some MPs with business and investing experience from ministerial roles, some opponents warn. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Offshore wind developer to seek consent in Taranaki

The Government has warned of a costly and complex process if developers act before rules for consenting offshore energy are in place.

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Ruapehu sale: Conservation concessions sign-off is the great unknown

Despite liquidation proceedings, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts will probably be sold as planned.

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Independent review proposes new tools to finance local roads, parks and homes

A long-awaited review into the future for NZ's cash-strapped local government will recommend new ways to fund community needs. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Ethnicity a factor in surgery waitlists for years

During Covid-19 Auckland medical professionals identified Māori and Pasifika were disproportionately waiting for surgery compared with other population groups and sought to fix it when operating theatres were back up and running after the 2020 lockdowns.

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Stuart Nash breached official information laws - Ombudsman

The former minister breached the Official Information Act by improperly withholding emails in which he discussed confidential Cabinet discussions with two of his political donors, Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier found.

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Cloud hangs over SailGP race

International sailing race in danger of losing local hapū’s support

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Raw Politics: The 'fart now pay later' edition

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: Has National and the country given up on farm emissions? When does Labour throw a punch? And more from the whiny, wet, negative land called NZ.

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This week's (historically important) bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias.

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There has to be a better way to measure a recession

Did NZ really dip into recession this year? Not until unemployment starts to rise ... that's the measure that affects real people. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Independent advisor speaks out on officials' unauthorised Three Waters changes

Amelia East says independent advice to all select committees would counter 'arrogant' departmental officials railroading MPs. Jonathan Milne reports.

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