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NZ takes stand on ethical dilemma for EV buyers

Michael Wood wants to know if more can be done over the rising demand for cobalt.

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Weather events put strain on Waka Kotahi emergency fund

The transport agency’s facing a budget blowout as more frequent and damaging weather events put pressure on its emergency works fund

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Immigration doubles down on short-term workers

Changes to immigration settings to plug skills gaps may be at odds with the Productivity Commission’s advice to shift away from a reliance on short-term and low-skilled labour from overseas

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New Zealand to temporarily boost worker intake amid shortfall

New Zealand will make temporary changes to immigration rules, a minister said on Sunday, aiming to lure 12,000 workers over the next year with a working holiday scheme designed to fill labour gaps as businesses scramble to find staff.

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Goodfellow's praise for a jolly good fellow

Did Chinese businessman Yikun Zhang court politicians for status and influence, or did they seek him out for donations and votes?

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Bike activists won't accept it's a bridge too far

Controversies around the scrapped trial of a dedicated cycling and walking lane on the Auckland Harbour Bridge come to a head with legal threats from activists to the transport agency

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Minister pressed on what he told SFO

When the Labour Party learned the names of Chinese businessmen accused of political donations crimes involving National, it turned to its chief whip and ethnic affairs lead Michael Wood to s

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Refunds promised for double-billed visa applicants

At least 1000 visa applicants paid out hundreds - if not thousands - of dollars for unnecessary medical tests thanks to a bug in the system.

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Big political names drawn into donations trial

The Crown outlines its case against six men and a woman charged with deceit in concealing donations to the Labour and National parties, and lines up big names to give evidence.

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Cost of living crisis: Inflation hits 32-year high at 7.3 percent

Inflation has hit 7.3 percent - its highest since June 1990 - driven by more expensive fuel, food and housing costs.

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Government denies petrol pump policy 'on the hoof'

The Transport Minister says officials had been working on how to provide Kiwis relief at the petrol pump for a relatively short amount of time, but denies it was just 24 hours.

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"I feel like a burden": How the cost of living crisis is squeezing the worst off

'I've used the food bank on occasion but now I'm using it more than ever before'

Manchester Evening News

Govt broke climate rules to subsidise airlines

New documents show the Government's subsidies for international air freight should have triggered a climate impact assessment.

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Government to give councils green light on road changes

Local councils will soon find it easier to change the layout of their local streets, under improved legislation

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ILO lists NZ among labour 'abuse' cases

Fair Pay Agreements will be scrutinised on the global stage, alongside the policies of a select group of countries accused of child labour, trafficking and violent repression, reports Rebe

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Concerns that road user discounts will shift freight from trains to trucks

Government refuses to extend track user discounts to mirror cuts to petrol excise and roads user costs, sparking worries Kiwirail will lose freight customers to higher-emitting trucks

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Government set to shake up Auckland rail

It's a green light for big changes as the Transport Minister adopts new recommendations from an independent report to proactively manage the network's fatigued assets.

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Government looks into regulating employment advocates

Unlike lawyers, employment advocates aren’t required to meet any training or qualification standards.

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How Government procurement can help eradicate modern slavery

The Govt today announces plans for modern slavery legislation, working with big businesses to eliminate exploitation in supply chains – but it needs to start by cleaning its own shop.

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Government relying on diesel honesty

The Government is relying on an honesty form and spot checks to stop drivers from rorting the system when purchasing discounted road user charges.

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Officials under the pump over relief for diesel users

Two weeks after the Government announced relief at the petrol pump, plenty of questions still remain for diesel users, writes political editor @jo_moir

Manchester Evening News

'I did everything I could for the lad': Tearful bar owner's desperate battle to save stabbing victim

Horror in daylight in Bury town centre as 19-year-old becomes latest victim of knife crime

Reason

Appeals Court Rules Ohio Cops Didn't Have Cause To Arrest Man Wearing 'Fuck the Police' Shirt

The sheriff's deputies are also not entitled to qualified immunity because the First Amendment right to offend police has been repeatedly upheld.

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Auckland property owners to be levied up to $3 billion to build light rail

The Government business case says Auckland property-owners can afford to pay an additional $1,000 annual levy or rate towards the 10-year project to build light rail from the airport.

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No silver bullet train for Auckland emissions

Light rail is no panacea for Auckland's transport emissions, which need to at least halve over the next 10 years - all while the tunnels are still being drilled.

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