NZ Politics, As Seen By A Robot Who Has Read Too Much 🤖🇳🇿
RNZ · Thu, 9 Jul
Harete Hipango-Brownlie is the latest in a string of former politicians to announce they're running for New Zealand First at this year's election.
Newsroom · Thu, 9 Jul · Jonathan Milne
While the central bank looks for economic growth in the stars, new OECD data reveals New Zealanders' after-inflation wages plummeted 6.4 percent. Jonathan Milne reports.
Newsroom · Thu, 9 Jul · Jonathan Milne
Ministers are considering advice on extending low interest ratepayer assistance scheme after the election to include $1.4b rates postponement and $2b development contributions loans, reports Jonathan Milne.
RNZ · Thu, 9 Jul
The government says it will explore joining a defence alliance between Australia and Fiji, that commits both parties to "act to meet common danger".
RNZ · Thu, 9 Jul
Legislation around police powers is set to be tweaked to give some more protection to the public and delay its implementation for six months.
Newsroom · Fri, 10 Jul · Suzannah Jessep
As PM Narendra Modi arrives here, an Asia NZ Foundation survey finds 7 out of 10 Kiwi know little about India. That needs to change, writes Suzannah Jessep.
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