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Labour backs under-16 social media ban, but Government says no time for vote

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Labour has confirmed it will support National's under-16 social media ban through its first reading, giving National the numbers it needs to go to...

National introduces bill to ban under-16s social media, opens door to digital ID

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National has introduced a bill to ban under-16s from social media platforms, with both coalition partners set to vote against it under the agree-to-disagree...

Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian ports could threaten global wheat supplies

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About 90% of Russia’s grain export capacity in the Azov-Black Sea has been taken offline following Ukrainian drone strikes and navigation restrictions. All three grain...

The story is spreading, why is the mainstream media silent?

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RCR’s investigation into the teen Covid vaccine rollout is spreading, after revealing 311,257 teenagers received dose two after officials had been advised of the...

Ayesha Verrall dismisses RCR teen myocarditis investigation as ‘fake news’

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Former Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall has dismissed RCR’s investigation revealing that 311,257 teenagers received a second Covid vaccine dose after officials and...

Health NZ deliberately delayed frontline hiring as services struggled

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Documents released to the Public Service Association show Health NZ intentionally delayed recruiting frontline health workers to control spending, even while patients faced stretched...

Mount Maunganui landslide report finds ‘preventable’ tragedy as observers call for accountability

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An independent review has found that systemic failures by Tauranga City Council contributed to the “preventable” Mount Maunganui landslide that killed six people in...

Peters calls for scrutiny of teen Covid vaccine rollout following RCR investigation

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NZ First leader Winston Peters says questions must be answered over the decision to give second Covid-19 vaccine doses to teenagers despite concerns raised...

Holidays Act fix comes at the cost of workers on overtime and commission

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Unions are warning that workers who rely on overtime or commission could lose hundreds of dollars per week when they take annual leave under...

TOP’s rapid rise under scrutiny after Helen Clark’s ‘train wreck’ verdict

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Former prime minister Helen Clark has labelled Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong’s Q+A interview over the weekend a “train wreck,” criticising her defence of...

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