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GPs to be allowed to treat ADHD from February
GPs and nurse practitioners have been given the green light to diagnose and treat ADHD from February next year.
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'Racist stunts': Ethnic groups condemn Destiny Church flag burning
12:31 pm todayCommunity leaders call on the government to implement a sustained strategy for social cohesion in response to the Auckland rally. Audio
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$76m funding boost for search and rescue operations
3:54 pm todayThe money to be split among 12 organisations will equip volunteers, train specialist staff and maintain infrastructure.
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Is it real or is it AI? How to tell fake from real
11:42 am todayExplainer - AI-generated images are unavoidable these days. If you're not a computer expert, how do you even know what's real anymore?
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'Can't be as long as forever': Treaty Negotiations Minister on settlements
4:33 pm todayIt comes as NZ First is drafting a member's bill forcing Ngāpuhi into a single commercial settlement.
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Willis rules out fuel subsidies as global oil prices surge
The previous Labour government cut 25 cents a litre off fuel prices in 2022, in the aftermath of Russia invading Ukraine.
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Gas exploration fund 'clear breach' of international trade agreement - Greens say
4:47 pm todayLast month resources Minister Shane Jones revealed a $200 million fund had been set aside over four years for co-investment in new gasfields.
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NZ First drafts bill to force Ngāpuhi into single Treaty settlement
9:08 am todayShane Jones said the bill would ensure there was no mention of hapū sovereignty in any settlement with Ngāpuhi.
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Seymour defends posts accusing opponents of 'derangement syndrome'
7:08 am todayThe Deputy Prime Minister is rubbishing claims he's breached the Cabinet Manual.
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Business leaders deliver mixed verdict on Luxon’s China visit
9:24 am todayWhere some can identify areas of success, others point to sectors that won't secure significant gains.
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GPs to get $175m extra funding
8:56 am todayHealth Minister Simeon Brown the increase this year was the biggest - by more than double - since the current funding system began. Audio
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Luxon arrives for 'fork in the road moment' at NATO
9:30 am todayAnalysis - Luxon won't be part of the main North Atlantic Council meeting - but as many as a dozen bilateral meetings with PMs and presidents is on the cards. Audio
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Calls for government to denounce United States attack on Iran
1:24 pm todayIt comes after Acting-Prime Minister David Seymour said there was "no benefit" in rushing to a judgment regarding the attack. Audio
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Northland nurses strike over ongoing pay dispute
6:35 am todayThe strike comes just a week after more than 200 senior doctors and dentists in Northland striked for 24 hours.
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'Not Kiwi, nor Christian': Minister condemns Destiny Church rally
8:17 am todayMinister for Ethnic Communities Mark Mitchell says he was "appalled" by the march on Saturday. Audio
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Stewart Island solar farm to fight high power prices gets funding
The government is providing $15 million for a solar farm on Stewart Island with the hope of reducing steep power prices.
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Climate Minister says gas shortage will lower greenhouse emissions
23 Jun 2025But it will come at a cost for businesses that can't switch to electricity, he says.
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Overseas investment decisions made twice as fast after directive from Seymour
23 Jun 2025The Associate Minister of Finance told LINZ last year to process 80 percent of consent applications in half the statutory timeframes for decisions.
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Nearly 200 people apply for 'golden visas' in 3 months
23 Jun 2025The government made changes to make it easier for wealthy foreigners to gain New Zealand residency,
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Abuse compensation claims at $50 million so far
23 Jun 2025ACC faces mounting costs to pay compensation to child sex abuse survivors.
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'Dialogue and diplomacy' needed in Iran conflict - Luxon
23 Jun 2025Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says more military action isn't the answer to deal with Middle East conflict. Audio
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NZDF to send plane to assist New Zealanders in Iran, Israel
23 Jun 2025Though airspace in Israel and Iran remains closed, the C-130J Hercules, along with government personnel, will leave Auckland for the Middle East on Monday. Audio
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Government announces $16 million Ukraine support package
23 Jun 2025The Prime Minister says New Zealand stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Audio
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The House: Tactics from the 'Scrutiny Week' bear pit
22 Jun 2025When Parliament undertakes governance of governments, there are always tactics and politics involved.
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Watch: Peters, Collins speak from RNZAF base on Israel-Iran conflict
22 Jun 2025The announcement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Minister came after a US strike against Iranian nuclear sites this afternoon.
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Destiny Church protest demands 'un-Kiwi', acting PM says
21 Jun 2025Acting PM labels Destiny Church call for NZ to become a Christian nation as "un-Kiwi," after protesters chanted "no immigration without assimilation" and set flags on fire.
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Tensions and timing test Luxon on first official China visit
22 Jun 2025Analysis - Luck was not on Christopher Luxon's side for his first official trip to China. Audio
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What does the government consider a couple, anyway? - Ask Susan
21 Jun 2025RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
