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Newsable is all about what everyone’s talking about. Highbrow, lowbrow, exclusives, analysis and hot takes - it’s a fresh way to get up to speed on the day’s big stories, delivered in a uniquely Stuff way. Newsable brings you the news you need to know, when it happens. Drop us a line: newsable@stuff.co.nz

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45:36

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr speaks after cutting...

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2025/02/19

As widely predicted, the Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 3.75%, the lowest level in two years. RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr held a press conference following the decision, stating that the cut reflects the ongoing decline in inflation and their confidence that this trend will continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:04

'Not the Kiwi way': Post-Cabinet press conference -...

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2025/02/17

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka have announced that $30 million from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will fund over a dozen projects aimed at boosting tourism and biodiversity. $11 million will go toward managing infrastructure at some of New Zealand's most popular visitor sites, while $19 million will go into protecting biodiversity by reducing the spread of invasive species. The announcement was made at the regular post-Cabinet press

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33:55

"I'm not interested in those political sideshows":...

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2025/02/10

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop have announced that the Government will host an international investment summit for around 100 high-profile investors, business leaders, and construction companies from around the world. The summit will be held on March 13 and 14, and aims to "highlight partnership opportunities for overseas investment".Following the announcement, Luxon faced questions from the media about ACT Party leader David Seymour driving a Land Rover

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5:34

David Seymour speaks at Waitangi.

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2025/02/04

Despite being asked to stay away, ACT party leader David Seymour has spoken at Waitangi.As Seymour began to speak, men on the paepae stood then turned their backs on him. His microphone was then taken by Aperahama Edwards. He was given a new one, which was taken again. *Audio has been left as it was live, with the gaps in David Seymours speech due to his microphone being taken away.* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:12

Govt announces Kāinga Ora 'turnaround plan'.

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2025/02/03

Housing Minister Chris Bishop has released Kāinga Ora’s “turnaround plan”, which he says will refocus the housing agency on its core purpose of being a “good social landlord” and help it build new homes at market rate or cheaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:06

Govt announces reversal of speed limit reductions.

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2025/01/28

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Transport Minister Chris Bishop have announced a total of 38 sections of the state highway network will have their higher speed limits reversed back to their previous levels. The reversals will be completed by July 1st, with State Highway 2 between Featherston and Masterton in the Wairarapa the first section to have its limit increased again.

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37:06

David Seymour's State of the Nation speech.

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2025/01/24

ACT Party leader David Seymour has given his State of the Nation speech, saying New Zealand needs to move past the “squeamishness” of privatisation and have more honest conversations about what the government spends, owns, and regulates.He raised the issues of asset sales, questioning whether New Zealand was making the best use of the Government’s $0.5 trillion plus worth of assets, and allowing people to opt out of public healthcare, suggesting people could get better value for their healthcare if

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26:34

Luxon delivers State of the Nation speech

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2025/01/23

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has given the annual State of the Nation address while speaking to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. He began by saying his speech will focus on the economy and "almost nothing else". He was true to his word, using the speech to take aim at New Zealand's “culture of saying no”, saying it held back economic growth. Luxon went on to announce the government is setting up a new foreign investment agency, called Invest New Zealand, aimed at boosting productivity and

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31:58

Donald Trump's full 2025 inauguration speech

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2025/01/20

Donald Trump has been sworn in as US president for the second time. The 47th president delivered his inauguration speech from inside the US Capitol where he outlined his immediate priorities whilst also criticising the previous Biden administration.

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19:20

President Biden's farewell address from the Oval Office.

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2025/01/16

Outgoing US President Joe Biden has given his farewell speech to the American people from the Oval Office.As well as hailing his administrations accomplishments over the past four years, he also warned of a “dangerous concentration of power”, saying an “oligarchy” of ultra-wealthy is “taking shape in America”.

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11:36

Police commissioner's tribute to fallen policewoman...

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2025/01/16

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died after being struck by a vehicle in central Nelson just after 2am on New Year’s Day. She has been farewelled in a ceremony in Nelson with heartfelt tributes from family and colleagues, including Police Commissioner Richard Chambers.

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31:21

Government announces redress for Lake Alice torture...

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2024/12/18

Erica Stanford, the Minister in charge Government’s Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care, has confirmed survivors of torture at Lake Alice will receive a $150,000 redress payment, or can request an independent arbiter make an individual assessment.Stanford said the government has set aside up to $22.68 million for the redress scheme.

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11:52

Six60's Matiu Walters on how fatherhood has changed him

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2024/12/13

Six60 frontman Matiu Walters says he no longer cares about topping the charts and the band’s “legacy” as much as he once did, saying he now prefers to focus on being “creatively brave" instead. The reason for the change? Fatherhood.Walters spoke openly and honestly about how being a dad has changed him on Paddy Gower's "The F#$%ing News" show this week. Click here to watch the full episode, or search for "Paddy Gower's TFN" to listen on your favourite podcast player.

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15:59

PM responds to questions on ferries, Vietnamese...

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2024/12/12

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon addressed questions put to him by media on a number of issues currently under the spotlight, including the Government's plan for the Cook Strait ferries, the changes to ACC levies, and an indecent assault of two women by visiting members of the Vietnamese Government.

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29:32

Govt reveals long-awaited Cook Strait ferries plan

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2024/12/11

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and newly-appointed Minister for Rail Winston Peters have announced it is establishing a new company to procure two new ferries for the Cook Strait. The ferries are expected to begin operation in 2029 as the existing ferries reach the end of their operating lives. Willis would not disclose what the project will cost, saying that information is commercially confidential until procurement and negotiations for the associated landside infrastructure have been

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27:27

NZ's second Emissions Reduction Plan unveiled

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2024/12/10

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has released details of the Government's blueprint for emissions reduction over the next five years. The second Emissions Reduction Plan sets the foundation to meet the net zero 2050 target as early as 2044, and will focus on eight key policies that have the greatest potential emissions savings.

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19:09

Greyhound racing to be banned in New Zealand

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2024/12/10

Greyhound racing is to be phased out in New Zealand over the next 20 months Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced. The decision was driven by multiple reviews and high injury rates, and has cross-party support.

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23:05

Govt announces new moves to improve banking competition

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2024/12/09

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis have outlined plans to improve competition in New Zealand's banking sector. The government will accelerate moves to provide Kiwibank with access to more capital, and take steps to ensure the Reserve Bank places greater importance on banking competition.

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13:32

Ali Williams on why football could be bigger than...

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2024/12/06

Former All Black Ali Williams is now football-mad. He is not only a member of the Auckland FC ownership group, but, as he tells Paddy Gower, he is on a mission to make football bigger than rugby in New Zealand's largest city.### This conversation featured as part of Paddy's "The F#$%ing News" podcast. Click here to listen to the full episode, or search for "Paddy Gower's TFN" on your favourite podcast player.

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16:57

Officials give update on Canterbury wildfire

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2024/12/06

The large Canterbury wildfire in the Bridge Hill area that caused multiple evacuations is still not contained, according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.The fire doubled in size overnight and is now nearly 1000 hectares, with one structure, Holloway Lodge, so far lost to the blaze. It's believed to be an old New Zealand forest service hutt.

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