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Government and Ngāti Maniapoto iwi to build 40 affordable rental homes in Te Kūiti
The Associate Housing Minister says over a third of Te Kūiti residents are renting, but the limited availability of ...
Auckland councillor trys again to ban helicopters in residential areas
"Prohibited activity for certain activities are in the Auckland Unitary Plan. Helipads, for instance, in Sydney are a ...
Secondary teachers union rejects lowest pay offer ever
The secondary teachers union has rejected a pay offer of one percent a year for three years. RNZ understands it is one of the ...
Nicotine lobbyists said Winston Peters was 'very powerful' and 'very industry friendly'
Lobbyists for heated tobacco products identified the NZ First leader as "friendly". His party later delivered huge tax cuts ...
Tiny Nauru is causing big waves over mining
Laws over international deep sea mining are being thrashed out at a meeting in Jamaica, but the process has so far taken over a decade and we don't even have a draft set of rules ...
In landmark opinion, World Court says countries must address climate change
The landmark opinion could influence global climate litigation, leading countries affected by climate change to seek redress.
Clarion Clipperton Zone
Laws over international deep sea mining are being thrashed out at a meeting in Jamaica, but the process has so far taken over a decade and we don't even have a draft set of rules Audio ...