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May 20, 2018

A weekly catch up with our political reporters about the stories they’ve been covering. (Source: Other)

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John Campbell: Is Uber's low-pay model the future of work in NZ?

Will ACT minister Brooke van Velden's proposed Employment Relations Amendment Bill see more and more Kiwi workers toil for low pay with zero holiday and sick leave?

6:00am

Associate Education Minister David Seymour.

Compass Group excluded from next round of school lunch scheme

Ten regional suppliers have been selected to deliver lunches to 188 contributing primary schools (years 0-6) from the beginning of Term 1, 2026.

Friday 3:32pm

2:13

The pilot programme for a cohort of the country's most serious offenders aged between 14 and 17 started at the end of July in 2024 and finished in August 2025.

Military-style boot camp pilot: Too rushed and too small – report

An 82-page report from Oranga Tamariki found the pilot was rushed into implementation and too small to provide any meaningful data.

Friday 12:42pm

Avatar: The Way of Water, benefitted from New Zealand's International Screen Production Rebate.

Incentive scheme boosted to attract international films, TV to NZ

The rebate changes lower entry costs, expand eligibility, and aim to keep New Zealand competitive in the global screen market.

Friday 11:09am

3:27

One of New Zealand's longest running helplines blames the decision on a lack of government support. 

Lifeline to cut operations unless funding shortfall is plugged

Lifeline Aotearoa says it has had to stop services between midnight and 7am since March, and without sustainable funding, it cannot continue a full 24/7 service.

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2:19

Ayesha Verrall

Labour pledges free cervical screening

Labour will make cervical screening free if it wins the 2026 general election, the party announced today.

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7:45pm

Person found dead following Hamilton house fire

Fire generic.

7:32pm

Craft beer businesses under pressure as CO2 prices fizz over

2:35

One of the industries hit hard is craft beer brewers, who rely on CO2.

7:19pm

43 hikers evacuated as 300ha blaze tears through Tongariro National Park

A massive blaze burning in Tongariro National Park on November 8, 2025.

7:00pm

'Please forgive me': Jelly Roll cancels Auckland show

Grammy-nominated singer and rapper Jelly Roll.

6:24pm

Cirque du Soleil performer injured after 'rough landing'

Cirque du Soleil performers at its Crystal show in 2023.

5:59pm

'Could've been catastrophic': Arrests after fireworks shot into store

0:23

Fireworks were fired into an Auckland lawnmower shop while workers were inside.
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