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Nina Nguyen
NZ Students to Spend 3 Hours on Math, Reading, Writing Each Day Under New Government
'You saw those young people in there, we cannot leave their lives to chance.'
Dec 02, 2023
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Nina Nguyen
22 hours
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Asia & Pacific
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Henry Jom
Coroner Issues Warning After 2 Young Women Die From Taking Oral Contraceptives
The 24-year-old make-up artist took the Pfizer vaccine nearly two weeks before her death—but the coroner found no evidence it was linked to her death.
Dec 01, 2023
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Henry Jom
Dec 01
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World News
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Monica O’Shea
NZ to Scrap Prisoner Reduction Target
The new police minister says emptying prison cells has resulted in a 33 percent jump in violent crime, and 121 percent jump in serious assaults.
Nov 28, 2023
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Monica O’Shea
Nov 28
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World News
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Monica O’Shea
New Zealand to Axe Smoking Ban for Those Born After 2009
The NZ First-backed plan will see the smoking ban removed and limits on the sale of tobacco products lifted.
Nov 28, 2023
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Monica O’Shea
Nov 28
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Viewpoints
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Eric Abetz
The Winning Formula for a Conservative Revival Around the World
Pure pragmatism ends in tears, and the lack of any real lasting legacy becomes its epitaph.
Nov 27, 2023
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Eric Abetz
Nov 27
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Asia & Pacific
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Alfred Bui
NZ Greens Launch Petition to Stop Government's Plan to Overturn Oil, Gas Ban
'The new government's plan to expand oil and gas exploration is as dangerous as it is unscientific,' said the Green party leader.
Nov 26, 2023
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Alfred Bui
Nov 26
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Asia & Pacific
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Reuters
New Zealand's New Government Sworn In, Parliament Expected to Open Next Week
Parliament is expected to sit next week and begin working on new policies.
Nov 26, 2023
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Reuters
Nov 26
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Asia & Pacific
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Rebecca Zhu
English to Become Official Language of New Zealand Under New Government
New Zealand will also scrutinise the impact of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
Nov 26, 2023
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Rebecca Zhu
Nov 26
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World News
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Monica O’Shea
New Zealand Government to End All COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
The deal also includes an independent COVID-19 inquiry scrutinising aspects including the use of multiple lockdowns.
Nov 24, 2023
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Monica O’Shea
Nov 24
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Asia & Pacific
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Alfred Bui
New NZ Government to Overturn Ban on Offshore Oil, Gas Exploration
The move will allow energy companies to apply for exploration and mining permits in the Taranaki region and other offshore areas again.
Nov 24, 2023
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Alfred Bui
Nov 24
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