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The Mayor of Auckland says the Government's planned rates cap is a silly idea that won't save households much money

3 February 2026

The Mayor of Auckland says the Government's planned rates cap is a silly idea that won't save households much money

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2026 has already seen a jump in sextortion scams - costing Kiwis thousands
	3 Feb: 2026 has already seen a jump in sextortion scams - costing Kiwis thousands... more

A warning from the Climate Commission around the target to be net zero by 2050
	2 Feb: A warning from the Climate Commission around the target to be net zero by 2050... more

The Education Minister says new nationwide school reporting will give teachers and parents clearer data on how students are performing
	2 Feb: The Education Minister says new nationwide school reporting will give teachers and parents clearer data on how students are performing... more

The Government's keeping a closer eye on kids' achievement across primary and intermediate school
	2 Feb: The Government's keeping a closer eye on kids' achievement across primary and intermediate school... more

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
	2 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... more

Introducing financial literacy to schools is expected to bring more gains than challenges
	2 Feb: Introducing financial literacy to schools is expected to bring more gains than challenges... more

Calls for the Government to fund different medication for those with Lou Gherig's disease
	1 Feb: Calls for the Government to fund different medication for those with Lou Gherig's disease... more

New laws aiming to speed up work in multiple courts, is coming into force today
	1 Feb: New laws aiming to speed up work in multiple courts, is coming into force today... more

Iwi leaders are waiting to see how discussions with the Prime Minister play out at Waitangi, in the face of strained relations
	1 Feb: Iwi leaders are waiting to see how discussions with the Prime Minister play out at Waitangi, in the face of strained relations... more

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06 Feb: Indonesia's government directs education funds to meals program as teachers struggle on low wages ++++++++++++++++++++

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 ++++++++++++++++

06 Feb: A property manager says the numbers of students looking for flats is lower than previous years ++++++++++++++

11 Feb: Area school teachers are heading back into pay talks - due to a disagreement between unions +++++++++++++

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 +++++++++++++

13 Feb: More than 100 Stolen Generations survivors gather for apology anniversary +++++++++++++

30 Jan: Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure ++++++++++++

Politics NewsLinks

27 Feb: Sir john curtice: the future of british politics is more uncertain than ever (BBCWorld)

27 Feb: Pm la'auli: politics must be kicked out of samoa rugby (RadioNZ)

19 Feb: Trump and epstein: us politics takes centre stage once again at winter olympics (Sydney Morning Herald)

18 Feb: Chris hipkins accuses winston peters of 'pure racism' in parliament (RadioNZ)

18 Feb: Hipkins accuses peters of 'pure racism' in parliament (RadioNZ)

18 Feb: 'just push us into the sea': the frustration of an area failed by politics (BBCWorld)

17 Feb: Party leaders call for politics to be taken out of planning for weather events (RadioNZ)

15 Feb: Mediawatch: solids, liquids and gas - infrastructure ills back in the frame (RadioNZ)

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Today's News

Law and Order:
A 26 year old will face court after allegedly trying to steal a necklace worth more than 70 thousand dollars from Auckland's CBD 21:57

Entertainment:
Drew Barrymore travels down "memory lane" when looking at pictures of herself from her 1990s heyday 21:51

Entertainment:
Cruz Beckham's 21st birthday celebrations have gone on for a week 21:21

Rugby:
Fa'alogo Tana Umaga is reminding his players the only thing they can control is their own effort 21:17

Entertainment:
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived at the World Health Organisation's country office in Amman 20:51

Entertainment:
Jameela Jamil has called out women at the BAFTAs for being "scarily thin" 20:21

Entertainment:
Sinitta has described her marriage to Andy Willner as a "revenge move" aimed at Simon Cowell 19:51

Entertainment:
Jennifer Garner has spoken candidly about the realities of co-parenting her three children with her former husband 19:21

Soccer:
A huge 8-nil win over Samoa for the Football Ferns in their Fifa World Cup qualifier in Honiara 18:57

Politics:
An economist says benefit sanctions aren't working 18:57

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