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New Zealand to Ban Greyhound Racing From 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Racing Minister Winston Peters had backed greyhound racing months ago.
$24 Million Government Contract ‘Unusual and Inconsistent’: NZ Auditor-General
New Zealand’s Auditor-General has questioned the way a $24 million contract was handled after it was written in to the coalition agreement.
New Zealand Leader Stands By Climate Stance Amid UN Calls for Urgent Action
Winston Peters has maintained his scepticism of the climate change consensus at the Pacific Island Forum also attended by the UN secretary-general.
NZ Leaders Face Frosty Reception Amid Moves to Cancel Distinct Indigenous Legal Rights
As government leaders and Māori meet, anger and resentment about a proposal to possibly change the interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi boils over.
Abortions in New Zealand up 25 Percent Since Decriminalisation
Since abortion was entirely decriminalised in 2020, the number has risen from 12,948 in 2019 to 16,214 in 2023.
‘Narrative, Agendas, Click Bait’: NZ Deputy PM Blames Media Outlet for Its Own Demise
New Zealanders have lost trust in mainstream media, and are turning away from it in growing numbers, Winston Peters said. And independent studies support that.
New Zealand in Limbo as 500,000 ‘Special Votes’ Still Being Counted
Conservative Christopher Luxon is negotiating in private with ACT and New Zealand First on forming government.
