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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Politics articles  Politics
    The US government has just entered another shutdown. Here's what it means this time
     14 February 2026
    After Congress failed to pass laws necessary to fully fund the US government, one of its biggest departments has shut down.
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    No changes to the Golden Visa scheme's capital rules - as the Minister says it's had a roaring start
    13 Feb: No changes to the Golden Visa scheme's capital rules - as the Minister says it's had a roaring start... more
    More than 100 Stolen Generations survivors gather for apology anniversary
    13 Feb: More than 100 Stolen Generations survivors have gathered in Canberra for the apology anniversary. The government is pledging new money to help them heal.... more
    The Children's Minister says she's disappointed unionised Maori staff at Oranga Tamariki are given special leave for cultural events
    13 Feb: The Children's Minister says she's disappointed unionised Maori staff at Oranga Tamariki are given special leave for cultural events... more
    A collective ambition to make Canterbury one of the best regions to grow business and a great life
    13 Feb: A collective ambition to make Canterbury one of the best regions to grow business and a great life... more
    Václav Havel’s 1978 essay The Power of the Powerless is eerily relevant today
    13 Feb: In his recent speech at Davos, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney drew on Havel’s book challenging compliance in an age of untruthfulness. What does it say?... more
    Some acceleration in rental activity's kick-starting the year - after a subdued 2025
    12 Feb: Some acceleration in rental activity's kick-starting the year - after a subdued 2025... more
    National's yet to decide its stance on Winston Peters' call for a referendum on Maori seats
    12 Feb: National's yet to decide its stance on Winston Peters' call for a referendum on Maori seats... more
    A promise of no big spending this Budget, and potential for further cost-cutting measures
    12 Feb: A promise of no big spending this Budget, and potential for further cost-cutting measures... more
    Transparency concerns as Bougainville mine that sparked civil war on path to reopen
    12 Feb: The Autonomous Bougainville Government signs a secretive deal to reopen a huge gold and copper mine that sparked a catastrophic civil war three decades ago.... more

     Most Popular Recent Politics News
     10 Feb: The former Air New Zealand boss says his time at the airline made him a better leader, as he moves into a new role abroad +++++++++++++
     28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui +++++++++++++
     06 Feb: Indonesia's government directs education funds to meals program as teachers struggle on low wages +++++++++++++
     24 Jan: Two women believed to have been killed in the Mount Maunganui campground landslide were friends +++++++++++++
     02 Feb: There'll be a wait until we learn the outcome of today's court case between expelled Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her former party ++++++++++++
     27 Jan: Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has ruled out adopting Te Pati Maori's policy to abolish prisons, but says there're other policy areas they align +++++++++++
     30 Jan: Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure +++++++++++

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      13 Feb: Does australian politics still have a problem with women? (BBCWorld)
      13 Feb: A line in the snow: why the ukrainian athlete was banned and others were not (Sydney Morning Herald)
      11 Feb: ‘no politics, just sport’: team usa stars shut down trump talk (Sydney Morning Herald)
      9 Feb: Trump calls us olympian a ‘real loser’ for speaking up about politics at home (Stuff.co.nz)
      4 Feb: High court defeat piles pressure on 'embarrassed' fijian pm rabuka's leadership - expert (RadioNZ)
      2 Feb: Bad bunny says 'ice out' in grammy awards speech (BBCWorld)
      1 Feb: Labour peer and former fa chairman lord triesman dies aged 82 (BBCWorld)
      31 Jan: Election 2026 - the policies, the politics, the peculiarities (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    Environment:
    The North Island is suffering another weekend of weather chaos and it may be in for more 21:57

    Entertainment:
    Lindsey Vonn is recovering after undergoing a third surgery following her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics 21:51

    Entertainment:
    James Van Der Beek was reportedly working on a memoir prior to his death 21:21

    Environment:
    A warning for those in weather affected zones to be vigilant as it starts to get dark 21:17

    Skiing:
    Valentino Guseli thought he saw an 'omen from the shred gods' during the 2026 Winter Olympics halfpipe final 21:07

    Entertainment:
    Alfonso Ribeiro will "always be there" for James Van Der Beek's kids following the actor's death 20:51

    Entertainment:
    Authorities believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy is still alive 20:21

    Entertainment:
    Bijou Phillips has launched an urgent appeal to find a kidney donor 19:51

    Entertainment:
    Stacy Keibler says it was a "gift from God" to be with James Van Der Beek in his "final days" 19:21

    Health & Safety:
    Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event 18:57

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