Politics

'We don't work for AI': Greens vow to regulate artificial intelligence

RNZ

How can NZ harness AI and technology – and Ryan dances with a robot NZ Herald Greens’ AI data centre pause now has no end date Stuff.co.nz Greens' AI plan: 'AI is not a force of nature that we have…

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Oct 12, 2026, 7:53 AM

'Now is not the time': Tax cuts off the table, Nicola Willis says

1News

National hints at tax cuts - after 2029, as fiscal plan released RNZ Election 2026: National releases fiscal plan, promises more funding for health ‘cost pressures’ than Labour NZ Herald National’s…

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Oct 12, 2026, 2:32 PM

'Did I struggle with it?' Luxon responds to 'billionaire' question

NZ Herald

'Shovel money upwards, starve everyone else' - ACT under fire over proposed disability benefits cuts RNZ Act’s fiscal plan: Deeper cuts, earlier surplus, but no income tax cuts The Spinoff ACT sets…

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Oct 12, 2026, 6:05 AM

Seven year old died after being swept out to sea was a ‘vibrant boy’

Stuff

Seven-year-old boy who died at Manawatū beach named by police RNZ Swimmer dies after being swept out to sea at Tangimoana Beach NZ Herald Seven-year-old boy died after being swept out to sea at Tan…

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Oct 12, 2026, 12:20 PM

Man hospitalised after firearms incident in Christchurch

1News

Man seriously injured after firearms incident near Christchurch mall Stuff One injured in firearms incident in Christchurch RNZ Christchurch gunshot victim turns up at hospital, police launch inves…

Published

Oct 12, 2026, 2:19 PM

Man charged with murder after fatal crash near Te Puke

NZ Herald

Man charged with murder over single-vehicle crash near Te Puke Stuff One dead, another injured following crash on Te Puke Highway 1News Man charged with murder after Te Puke crash RNZ Car off highw…

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Oct 12, 2026, 9:43 AM

National's plan to drug test jobseekers gets wide backing from public

1News

Editorial: Beneficiary drug test plan fails to further National's welfare goals NZ Herald The Panel: Louise Upston and Willow-Jean Prime talk new policies Newstalk ZB Sliding in the polls, have a c…

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Oct 12, 2026, 3:31 PM

Man charged with murder over Christchurch double killing appears in court

RNZ

Identity of man accused of double Christchurch murder revealed Stuff Former Devils Henchmen president among two killed at Christchurch housing complex NZ Herald ‘Very historical’ gang links in Phil…

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Oct 12, 2026, 6:10 AM

Election live: National opens its books, Greens take on AI, Labour target school uniforms

RNZ

Auckland dominates campaign travel as leaders chase key seats Stuff.co.nz Live: National releases fisheries plan as ACT vows to cut foreign aid Stuff Mike's Minute: The best performing party of the…

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Oct 12, 2026, 7:49 AM

Missed sepsis warning signs before four-year-old died at Wellington Hospital

Stuff

Published

Oct 12, 2026, 10:15 AM

Delay warnings as eGate outage hit Auckland and Christchurch airports

RNZ

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Oct 12, 2026, 4:54 AM

Man dies after speaking at South Wairarapa council meeting

RNZ

Published

Oct 12, 2026, 1:10 PM

Police seek ‘good Samaritans’ who helped girl after Invercargill assault

NZ Herald

Good Samaritans sought after helping assaulted girl home 1News Couple who helped minor after Invercargill assault sought Stuff Police seek ‘good Samaritans’ who helped victim of serious Invercargil…

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Oct 12, 2026, 9:07 AM

The biggest change to New Zealand in a generation is flying under the radar

Stuff

West Coast leaders wary of spatial plan mandate ODT RM reform Auckland Council

Published

Oct 10, 2026, 11:00 PM

Watch: State school becomes the first to convert to charter

NZ Herald

State school becomes first to convert to charter school RNZ NZ sees first state-to-charter school conversion after overwhelming support Stuff

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Oct 12, 2026, 2:11 PM

Gang leader serving life for murder denied parole as 'further work' needed

RNZ

Published

Oct 12, 2026, 1:32 PM

Willis, Edmonds agree to cross-party accord on retirement, pension

1News

Politicians can't 'dance alone' on superannuation - Nicola Willis RNZ Letters: 'Brutal' arithmetic for struggling superannuatants NZ Herald Economist calls for meaningful superannuation debate duri…

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Oct 12, 2026, 2:18 PM

Ex-police officer seeks no conviction for objectionable publications

1News

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Oct 12, 2026, 2:11 PM