Articles by Thomas Coughlan
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Politics
‘The first I’ve heard of it’ Tama Potaka unaware Treaty Principles removed from new RMA
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 3:03pmMāori Development Minister Tama Potaka said he was not aware the Government’s Resource Management Act (RMA) replacement legislation...
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Politics
Watch: Winston Peters delivers state of the nation speech
Sunday, 23 March 2025, 2:02pmNZ First leader Winston Peters will deliver his state of the nation speech in Christchurch today. The marathon speech – organisers...
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Politics
Winston Peters ‘seriously pleased’ with Marco Rubio meeting, but no answer on tariffs
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 9:56amForeign Minister Winston Peters met his American counterpart Marco Rubio this morning (NZ time). He’s due to speak to media...
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Politics
PM Christopher Luxon confirms potential UK peace role, says Seymour to be accountable for school lunches
Friday, 14 March 2025, 1:07pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is encouraged by talks at this week’s infrastructure and investment summit. He has...
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Politics
‘The Italians are coming back’ - European firm confirms bid to build Northland Expressway
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 12:35pmA large Italian firm has confirmed it will bid to build and run the first 26km stretch of the Northland Expressway, one of...
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Politics
Recently retired top diplomat off to London to replace Phil Goff
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 11:31amThe former head of MFAT, Chris Seed, has been called out of retirement to head to London as acting High Commissioner, following...
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Politics
Paltry $970,000 saved as Govt freezes incomes of 3000 families
Monday, 3 March 2025, 7:02amThe effects of the Government’s tax cut package will this year begin to wear off for a group of 2943 low-income families...
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Politics
Government to phase in new unjustified dismissal rules
Wednesday, 12 February 2025, 11:50amA Government overhaul of employment rights for highly paid people will be phased in over a year, meaning the well-paid currently...
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Politics
‘Freddy the frog’ feature of minister’s mining strategy
Friday, 31 January 2025, 11:07amResources Minister Shane Jones wants to have a conversation about mining on conservation land — and he thinks he’s found...
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National
‘Incompatible with freedom’: Seymour speaks on Treaty Principles Bill
Monday, 27 January 2025, 6:57amThe Justice Committee will hear submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill from Monday. Parliament returns for its first sitting...
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Politics
Barbara Edmonds deletes Facebook post incorrectly claiming Labour reduced debt
Friday, 20 December 2024, 2:42pmLabour’s finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds has taken down a graph that incorrectly stated the Ardern-Hipkins Government...
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Politics
Revealed: What it will cost to travel on NZ's three new toll roads
Friday, 13 December 2024, 1:40pmThe cost of travelling on new toll roads in Auckland, Tauranga and Wellington has been unveiled, with motorists facing charges...
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Politics
Govt to procure two new ferries, won't reveal cost of project
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 12:51pmThe Government has established a new company to procure replacement ships for KiwiRail’s ageing Interislander ferries today. Costs...
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Politics
Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 12:11pmThe Government is on track to meet its first and second emissions budgets, but remains off track for hitting its third budget,...
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National
Charity takes Oranga Tamariki to court to save frontline services
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 3:21pmServices for about 4000 at-risk youths are up in the air after Oranga Tamariki cancelled a funding contract with the charity...
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Politics
The minister who (might) save Christmas (parades)
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 3:07pmScientists reckon Santa’s sleigh clocks an impressive 4,705,882km/h on his its 160-million-kilometre Christmas Eve odyssey...
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National
Thousands fewer families getting support as unemployment rises
Monday, 18 November 2024, 9:29pmThe number of families receiving one of the main Working for Families tax credits is down more than 25,000 since the pandemic,...
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World
Tears and empty chairs: Inside Kamala Harris’ grim election night party
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 8:42pmThe Herald’s deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan is in the US for the presidential election. They began filing in at...
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Politics
Labour closing in on National in latest poll, with 65% support for capital gains tax
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 7:08amLabour is closing the gap with National on the issues Kiwis care about according to a new poll, which also found almost two-thirds...
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Politics
Watch: 'Must do better' – Mayor says tough decisions ahead after Government appoints observer
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 1:43pmLocal Government Minister Simeon Brown has decided to place a Crown observer on Wellington City Council following its decision...
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Politics
Darleen Tana booted from Parliament, no longer an MP
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 11:26amDarleen Tana is no longer an MP, with Speaker Gerry Brownlee this morning completing the final step in the process of removing...
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Politics
Swarbrick speaks after vote to oust Darleen Tana
Friday, 18 October 2024, 7:04amGreen Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick will front media this morning after her party voted to use the waka-jumping law to...
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Politics
Green Party to use Waka-Jumping law to eject Darleen Tana from Parliament
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 7:05pmGreen Party delegates have decided to use the Waka-Jumping law to eject Darleen Tana from Parliament, the Herald understands. The...
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Politics
Local Govt Minister seeks advice on interventions at ‘shambles’ Wellington City Council
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 12:52pmLocal Government Minister Simeon Brown has requested advice on potential interventions at Wellington City Council after a...
