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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Politics articles  Politics
    Former Japanese prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, famous for WWII apology, dies aged 101
     17 October 2025
    Known for his landmark apology for Japan's World War II aggression and the phrases "deep remorse" and "heartfelt apology", Tomiichi Murayama has died at a hospital in Oita City.
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    Kaipara's new mayor has been named, following accusations of an unfair voting process
    17 Oct: Kaipara's new mayor has been named, following accusations of an unfair voting process... more
    The Public Service Association says the Government needs to stop coming after doctors' right to strike, and get back to the bargaining table
    17 Oct: The Public Service Association says the Government needs to stop coming after doctors' right to strike, and get back to the bargaining table... more
    Pushback against proposed Government changes to marine and coastal area law
    16 Oct: Pushback against proposed Government changes to marine and coastal area law... more
    Why did Britain's case against two alleged Chinese spies collapse?
    16 Oct: The collapse of the case against the men — a former think-tank director and a researcher for a senior MP — prompts some to argue the British government deliberately failed to provide enough evidence against the pair in order to avoid upsetting China.... more
    The Foreign Minister instructed officials to bring Trevor Mallard back early - the same day his successor was approved
    16 Oct: The Foreign Minister instructed officials to bring Trevor Mallard back early - the same day his successor was approved... more
    Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary ceasefire after deadly violence along border
    16 Oct: A 48-hour ceasefire has been decided between the Pakistan government and the Afghan Taliban regime.... more
    Hospitality New Zealand's throwing its support behind a Government inspection of sector rules
    15 Oct: Hospitality New Zealand's throwing its support behind a Government inspection of sector rules... more
    Expectations Government moves to cut red tape - could save hospitality businesses money
    15 Oct: Expectations Government moves to cut red tape - could save hospitality businesses money... more
    Te Pati Maori MPs don't appear united, about an email sent to members, containing serious allegations
    15 Oct: Te Pati Maori MPs don't appear united, about an email sent to members, containing serious allegations... more

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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    It's down to the final four in rugby's NPC, as the weekend's action kicks off shortly under the roof in Dunedin 21:57

    Entertainment:
    Gwyneth Paltrow's group chats were "on fire" after she was pictured kissing Timothee Chalamet 21:47

    Politics:
    Former Japanese prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, famous for WWII apology, dies aged 101 21:27

    Entertainment:
    Kim Kardashian has been working on her "perfect" wedding gown for a potential fourth marriage 21:17

    Politics:
    Kaipara's new mayor has been named, following accusations of an unfair voting process 21:17

    Entertainment:
    Kevin Federline has claimed Britney Spears cheated on him with a female dancer 20:47

    Entertainment:
    Barbara Palvin will walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show with a broken foot 20:17

    Entertainment:
    Mark Ruffalo saved Woody Harrelson from a bar fight 19:47

    Entertainment:
    Katy Perry says becoming a mother is "the best decision" she has ever made in her life 19:17

    Cricket:
    Opening batter Devon Conway has been dropped from the Black Caps' playing XI for tomorrow night's first T20 against England in Christchurch 18:57

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