Is the end of ‘wfh’ what Wellington needs?

Public servants have been ordered back to the office, but the government doesn't know how many are already there.

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‘It was quite baffling’: Police call driver on motorway to say ‘stop using your phone’. | By Stewart Sowman-Lund
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‘It was quite baffling’: Police call driver on motorway to say ‘stop using your phone’

Would you expect to be called by a roadside police officer while travelling down a state highway?

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What happened to the Ministry of Health’s ‘evidence brief’ on puberty blockers?. | By Stewart Sowman-Lund
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What happened to the Ministry of Health’s ‘evidence brief’ on puberty blockers?

A document intended to take a stance on the hormone treatment has been delayed multiple times, correspondence reveals.

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The new way New Zealanders will get their water

Joining forces on water services will be 'optional' for councils – but the government's retaining the right to make them partner up. <br />

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A shocking night in parliament and a victory for fairness

A bill introduced by a Green MP to remedy an incredibly unfair law passed it's first reading last night with support from Act and NZ First

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a reminder the bulletin of atomic scientists have set the clock at 90 seconds to midnight. a reminder they formed in the aftermath of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. to help protect the world from doomsday. this is the measure they use to say how close to that we are… 90 seconds…
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Current Time - 2024 - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

It is 90 seconds to midnight.

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2024 Doomsday Clock Announcement

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Reports of violence and intimidation on the campaign trail grow

According to a National party candidate, some party volunteers have stopped campaigning because they have been threatened with abuse.

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Spirited minor parties debate breathes life into moribund election campaign

Winston Peters got his mojo back, while Marama Davidson was the star of the show.

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Loud whispers in the wings as leaders prepare to debate

Social media comments and supporting acts pull focus ahead of tonight's debate

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