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'A rip off': Scotland Office spends more than £75k on hospitality in 16 months

THE Scotland Office has spent more than £75,000 on hospitality in 16 months, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Why a ban on cellphones in schools might be more of a distraction than the problem it’s trying to fix

The National Party’s promised ban on cellphones in schools has been touted by leader Christopher Luxon as a “common sense” and “practical” way to address New Zealand’s poor academic achievement.

The Conversation

TOP promises leg up for under-30s, with civic service on the side

The Opportunities Party's political fortunes rest on winning a Christchurch electorate seat, writes David Williams

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Government has no timetable for returning asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge – as it happened

Downing Street says it hopes to return people to the boat ‘as soon as possible’ but declines to give timeframe

The Guardian - UK

Marlins, Nationals Stage Unprecedented Double Dose of Ninth-Inning Comeback Wins

Miami and Washington proved on Sunday that it ain’t over ‘til it’s over.

Sports Illustrated

Winston, the master opportunist

Rather than fearing minor parties that may be disruptive to a future government, we should recognise Labour and National are in dire need of some real pressure from those with nearby views, argues Rob Campbell

Newsroom.co.nz

SNP by-election candidate challenges Labour to stand up for detained Stirling student

THE SNP’s candidate in the upcoming Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election has called the Home Office’s treatment of a local resident…

The National (Scotland)

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National party refuses to back Peter Dutton on alternative Indigenous voice proposal

David Littleproud says his party has ‘real concern’ about regional advisory bodies Dutton has promised to put in legislation, but not in the constitution

The Guardian - AU

On tax, Labour looks to govern by focus group

Labour's tax plan is the sausage roll of policy: Broadly popular, yes, but uninspiring and not nourishing where it matters.

Newsroom.co.nz

Don’t call me Captain Killjoy: David Littleproud opposes Matildas’ public holiday

National party leader says it’s easy for the PM to call for a national holiday if Australia win the World Cup, but business would suffer

The Guardian - AU

National readers give verdict on whether SNP should keep governing deal with Greens

NATIONAL readers have delivered their verdict on whether or not the SNP should continue with the Bute House Agreement.

The National (Scotland)

Youthquake rumbles to a stop? Support for the left falls among New Zealand’s young voters

Bucking global trends, polls find young voter support higher for National and right coalition than Labour as election nears

The Guardian - AU

“An incredible piece of history”: Peter Green’s 1962 Silvertone Speed Demon has just been listed on Reverb

The semi-hollow single-cut was first snapped up by Chris Tapp of The Cold Stares – whose impressive Peter Green guitar haul also included a very notable National resonator

Guitar World

Auckland MPs go head-to-head on the revenue crunch

Four MPs agreed funding one of the big issues facing New Zealand’s growing infrastructure deficit – but passionately begged to differ on the solution

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Live debate: Auckland Matters

Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, and Newsroom are hosting politicians from National, Labour, ACT and the Greens for one of the first debates of the 2023 election campaign.

The Hindu

National Commission for Women should address complaints in a time-bound manner: House panel

A Parliamentary Committee recommended that the National Commission for Women should take appropriate measures to resolve all complaints it receives within a definite period of time by streamlining the procedures in coordination with the concerned agencies.

Newsroom.co.nz

Builders’ plea to next government: Stop boom-bust cycle

After enduring decades of volatility, the head of Master Builders says it's time government became involved by committing to its own long-term pipeline of projects. Emma Hatton reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

National is going all ‘nanny state’ on us

Rather than addressing the real concerns of schools, after six years in opposition the National Party is offering mandated teaching hours, mandated testing, mandated reporting and mandated bans on cell phones, writes Peter O'Connor

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Taking the public pulse with political polls

The polls are showing a tight race between the two major parties as we inch closer to October's election. But can we trust them?

Evening Standard

The Effect at National Theatre: a mind-bending experience

Jamie Lloyd’s production is a 100-minute emotional arc

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand’s Labour party is stumbling towards defeat – a scare campaign could save them

With Jacinda Ardern gone, her party’s political capital has been squandered. But a turnaround is possible

Newsroom.co.nz

Politicians have let transport policy become merely a whipping boy

When Labour makes extraordinary transport spending promises it expects them to be treated as fiscally responsible and visionary, while lambasting National's plans as poorly costed and ill-thought-out, writes Peter Dunne

Newsroom.co.nz

Giant pumped hydro scheme up in the air till after election

Labour rules out North Island pumped hydro, and slow-pedals contentious South Island Lake Onslow Battery Project in face of National opposition. Jill Herron reports.

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll New Zealand: National holds clear lead over Labour as election nears

Inaugural report shows Labour languishing on 29% of the vote while National records 34.5% as cost of living concerns dominate

Newsroom.co.nz

National's road costings don't include inflation

National used figures from as far back as 2015 without adjusting for increased costs since then, leaving a gap of at least $2.5 billion in its roading budget, reports @marcdaalder

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