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December 10, 2017

The year saw the introduction of a new government, leaders stepping down and the 'Jacinda Effect'. (Source: Other)

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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts.

Govt considers sidelining Climate Change Commission from emissions advice

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts repeatedly denied the plan, but then confirmed it to 1News two days later.

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The downsized project is due to be completed in 2031.

Health Minister confident Dunedin Hospital rebuild back on track

The project has faced years of setbacks and cost overruns, dating back to when Sir John Key was prime minister.

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Christopher Luxon at Air NZ on September 19

Luxon 'absolutely' backs Willis as finance minister amid GDP slump

Christopher Luxon said calls for Nicola Willis to resign were "absolute rubbish" and had told the minister she had his full backing.

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Christopher Luxon

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is speaking from Air New Zealand’s new aircraft maintenance facility, unveiled in Auckland this morning.

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Brian Morgan's shed.

Council demands man move shed despite incoming law changes

Brian Morgan says the thought of taking the shed down, only to have to put it back up again at the end of the year, had caused him stress.

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Benjamin Doyle embraces Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March in the House after delivering their valedictory speech.

'Hostile and toxic': Benjamin Doyle blasts Parliament in valedictory speech

The outgoing Green Party MP resigned earlier this month after they said their child had asked them to step away from politics.

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'Two to three hundred in every region': Tamariki on kōhanga waitlists

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The Kōhanga Reo National Trust says it’s been severely underfunded for years.

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Submachine gun found in Airbnb as police bust alleged drug-smuggling ring

A firearm found as part of Operation Mexted. (Source: NZ Police)

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Auckland club raising the next generation of Black Ferns

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The Black Ferns may be chasing World Cup glory in Bristol, but back at Ponsonby Rugby Club, the next wave is already lacing up their boots.

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Rare disease advocate forced to move to Australia for treatment

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Rare disorders chairman James McGorman.

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Exhibition offers rare window into Ans Westra's world

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Late photographer Ans Westra.

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Govt considers sidelining Climate Change Commission from emissions advice

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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts.
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