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RNZ · Fri, 12 Jun
Coalition clings to majority in latest Taxpayers' Union poll
The post-Budget poll has National, New Zealand First and ACT able to form a government - but only just.
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RNZ · Fri, 12 Jun
Labour calls for formal audit of govt's record keeping and OIA practice
It comes after the Chief Ombudsman confirmed the focus of his investigation following a complaint about the way PMO handled an OIA request.
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RNZ · Fri, 12 Jun
Targeting diabetes drugs at Māori and Pasifika is needs-based, specialist says
Cardiac scientists say they are being prevented by Health NZ over an objection to changes in the way diabetes treatments are funded.
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RNZ · Sat, 13 Jun
Health NZ increases funding offer for GPs
After GPs pushed back on last week's offer, Health NZ has pitched a new one that offers more money and a reworked rural funding formula.
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The Kākā · Sat, 13 Jun
Saturday's Early Bird: Scoops, my Picks n' Mixes; Front Pages & Cartoons
Health Ministry launches probe into nitrates in water-RNZ; $6m spent on perks for retired politicians & spouses-The Press; NZ Herald leads with $271b slump in housing wealth; Elon Musk worth US$1t
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The Kākā · Fri, 12 Jun
Friday's Early Bird: Scoops, my Picks n' Mixes & Front Pages
Oil prices falls after Trump calls off air strikes; Cambridge motorway extension may be tolled; Labour hedges on emissions credits; Callaghan workers in limbo; Creative NZ to cut 23 jobs
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