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Tougher donation limits and funding fixes would make future NZ elections fairer for all

Less than three months out from New Zealand’s 2023 election, large political donations have been making headlines. Donations to both the ACT Party and the National Party have significantly outpaced large-scale contributions to other political groups.

The Conversation

Hipkins changes tune on youth crime as pressure builds

Three months out from the election the Prime Minister’s tone on youth crime is quickly changing from the one he used as police minister.

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'Callously abandoned to die': Girls' killer was on good behaviour order, bail

The teenage killer, who drove at 200kmh while drunk, 'thought he was invincible'.

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Indian hockey wants to do 'right things more often' with Paddy Upton on board

The Indian men's hockey team will be mentally better prepared for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) and Asian Games with mental conditioning expert Paddy Upton in the ranks, said the team's Chief Coach Craig Fulton.

The Times of India

Act deputy's moonshot bid for National's crown jewel

The Act Party deputy leader wants to take over one of National's bluest and safest seats in Parliament, and is shaking up local politics in Auckland's east, writes Tim Murphy

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Affirmative action hasn’t made up for centuries of racial discrimination

I felt sympathy for my white classmate who did not get accepted into the U of I, but that sympathy has eroded over the years, Alden Loury writes. Affirmative action may have provided me an advantage in getting into college, but he has advantages in practically every other facet of…

Chicago Sun-Times

Beyond the Soap Box: What if the Māori Health Authority actually works?

Political parties have an opportunity to agree the health system has an obligation to respond to the pressing health needs of Māori. What if, ask Professor Peter Crampton and Shelley Campbell, they gave Te Aka Whai Ora a chance to succeed?

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National must raise bar in politics as Crusaders have done in rugby

By making a visionless, reactive law-and-order announcement their conference centrepiece at the weekend, National blew it

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Winners and losers in the ACT budget

Check out the winners and losers from this year's ACT budget.

The Canberra Times

Senate probes Pita's assets

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat may face more hurdles in his bid to become the next prime minister as a Senate panel is now looking into issues related to his assets and debts declaration.

Bangkok Post

Road cleared for Calvary to consider appeal as court reveals why it allowed hospital takeover

The court rejected claims a legal requirement for 'just terms' was merely aspirational.

The Canberra Times

MPs agree they'll sell off shares – if that's the price of power

A rule against shareholdings would exclude some MPs with business and investing experience from ministerial roles, some opponents warn. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Divisive surgeries debate alarms New Zealand deputy PM

An attempt by Auckland clinicians to fix health inequities impacting Maori and Pacific people has become a frontline political issue in New Zealand.

AAP

'Vigilante' murder 'a death sentence' for victim's family, court told

The murderer has apologised to the victim's family for his 'horrible' actions.

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Homelessness services get $20m boost amid 'worst housing crisis in generations'

Homelessness services in Canberra are seeing increasing demand.

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Ethnicity a factor in surgery waitlists for years

During Covid-19 Auckland medical professionals identified Māori and Pasifika were disproportionately waiting for surgery compared with other population groups and sought to fix it when operating theatres were back up and running after the 2020 lockdowns.

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National could pay off teacher loans

The National Party hints at a repeat for student teachers of its incentives to attract more nurses, including some kind of bonding scheme and paying towards their student loans

The Canberra Times

When sirens aren't enough, firies have a new tool to get you out of the way

If your insides start rumbling, it could be the ESA's fire truck

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Joint fire and ambulance station for Molonglo Valley

The station is expected to be built by 2026.

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Why the crossbenches are a minority sport

All smaller political parties seek to be in a position of influence, ideally through coalitions or support agreements – but there are risks

The Guardian - AU

What do we know about Brittany Higgins’ ‘leaked’ text messages – and what happens now?

Media reporting of former political staffer’s private conversations prompts questions over legal ramifications

Bangkok Post

40 police transferred over 'bribe stickers'

About 40 highway police allegedly involved in a scheme to take kickbacks from illegally overloaded trucks by issuing so-called "bribe stickers" will be transferred to inactive posts, Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, the Counter Corruption Division (CCD) commander, said on Thursday.

The Conversation

Extending the term of parliament isn’t a terrible idea – it’s just one NZ has rejected twice already

Among a host of other recommendations, the Independent Electoral Review has proposed a referendum on extending the term of parliament to four years (from the current three). I’ll admit from the outset to being torn over the issue – the policy wonk in me says four, the election junkie says…

ABC News

Bruce Lehrmann says he hasn't ruled out suing Brittany Higgins for defamation in first TV interview since being accused of rape

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann says he may still sue Brittany Higgins personally for defamation, in his first television interview since she accused him of raping her at Parliament House in 2019.

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Act's David Seymour promises to 'dial up the brew'

Act’s plan to cut red tape and regulation was not a snappy soundbite policy, but while party faithfuls may need to re-read the fine print on what David Seymour announced today, they leave the annual conference inspired and energised ahead of this year’s election.

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