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Elon Musk's DOGE agency is at the centre of controversy in the US. So what is it?

16 February 2025

There has been an escalation in the legal battles over billionaire Elon Musk's new US government efficiency agency. Here's what we know about DOGE.

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South Waikato's council is aiming to promote growth in the area despite paper production ending at Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill
	15 Feb: South Waikato's council is aiming to promote growth in the area despite paper production ending at Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill... more

Four Corners Ukraine report sparks angry Russian government response
	15 Feb: Russia's foreign ministry has criticised the ABC and its Four Corners program over its most recent report, which took audiences inside a Ukrainian drone unit fighting Vladimir Putin's forces.... more

An internal email sent to Ministry staff, seen by Newstalk ZB, shows Sarfati wishing the Health Minister and her successor all the best, for the challenges at hand
	14 Feb: An internal email sent to Ministry staff, seen by Newstalk ZB, shows Sarfati wishing the Health Minister and her successor all the best, for the challenges at hand... more

Confirmation, Kinleith Mill at Tokoroa will permanently end paper production from June
	14 Feb: Confirmation, Kinleith Mill at Tokoroa will permanently end paper production from June... more

A Wellington City Councillor's had to apologise after calling two colleagues racist
	14 Feb: A Wellington City Councillor's had to apologise after calling two colleagues racist... more

It could be too little too late when it comes to encouraging a third supermarket to New Zealand
	14 Feb: It could be too little too late when it comes to encouraging a third supermarket to New Zealand... more

A consumer action group wants immediate changes to the supermarket sector
	13 Feb: A consumer action group wants immediate changes to the supermarket sector... more

Taiwan's government accused of failing victims trapped in scam compounds
	13 Feb: Scores of Taiwanese are being held against their will in sprawling cyber-fraud compounds in Myanmar, with family members being extorted for ransom their only hope of escape.... more

To achieve real growth, the NZ government needs to relax the rules around housing
	13 Feb: New Zealanders don’t need to give up their housing dreams in order to get business moving. Instead, making homes cheaper to build will free up money for investment.... more

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Today's News

Christchurch:
Fire crews are expected to remain on the ground at Canterbury's Lewis Pass Road over the coming days 5:06

Politics:
Elon Musk's DOGE agency is at the centre of controversy in the US. So what is it? 4:36

Law and Order:
Violence and protests at Auckland Pride events yesterday 22:26

Law and Order:
Two people have been taken to hospital after they were seriously injured by a dog in Auckland's Manurewa 21:56

Business:
South Waikato's council is aiming to promote growth in the area despite paper production ending at Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill 20:26

International:
Drone attack on Chernobyl nuclear plant casts shadow over peace prospects 19:56

Rugby:
The Brumbies have won a see-sawing Super Rugby Pacific contest in Suva, beating the Fijian Drua 36-32 18:56

Rugby League:
Hamilton's proven to be a happy hunting ground for the Warriors, as a first-half blitz fuelled a 36-10 win over the Storm 18:36

Soccer:
Auckland FC intend to make up for the biggest blip in their debut A-League men's season when they take on Western United in Melbourne tonight 18:06

Rugby League:
The New Zealand Warriors have wrapped up an unbeaten pre-season with today's impressive 36-10 win over the Melbourne Storm in Hamilton 17:46

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