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RNZ · Wed, 1 Jul
How private donors fund political campaigns
For political parties, election campaigns run on cash. Where do they get it?
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RNZ · Wed, 1 Jul
Government passes law cracking down on street racers
Car crushing legislation has been beefed up, with a bill bringing in harsher penalties for boy racers and fleeing drivers becoming law.
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Newsroom · Wed, 1 Jul · Jonathan Milne
NZers want climate risks reduced but refuse to pay the price upfront
Analysis: A survey shows just 1 in 5 NZers would pay more to subsidise the costs for people who live in high-risk locations. But in the end, we all pay, writes Jonathan Milne.
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The Spinoff · Lyric Waiwiri-Smith
‘Relentless attack’ or ‘fuel on the fire’? Brash v Hooton in the court of appeal
Lawyers for Don Brash say he was defamed by Matthew Hooton’s suggestion he was dishonest.
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"I think these two headlines demonstrate what people mean by a "K shaped economy", the policies behind it all, who benefits & who loses, it feels really messed up and gross. #nzpol"Read on Bluesky →
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"#NZpol Yep. Every word of this thread. I've never really seen a politician getting handed this megaphone with the regularity Seymour has managed, and quite predictably, he's used every bit of it to the hilt."Read on Bluesky →
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"Typical National Party, make an AI ad that's not based on fact Actually a major self own as it makes them look like they don't understand how marginal tax works (I'm not entirely sure Nicola Willis does to be fair) #nzpol"Read on Bluesky →