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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Politics articles  Politics
    Former PM Kevin Rudd says he declined Epstein invitation after latest document dump
     31 January 2026
    The newly released Epstein documents show the New York sex offender sought a wide-ranging network of political and financial contacts, including former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd.
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    More than 3 million new 'Epstein files' released by US government
    31 Jan: The US Department of Justice says it is releasing more than 3 million new documents from the "Epstein files", but Democrats question why millions more are being withheld.... more
    More than three million pages related to the Jeffrey Epstein files - including 2000 videos and 180,000 images have been released
    31 Jan: More than three million pages related to the Jeffrey Epstein files - including 2000 videos and 180,000 images have been released... more
    Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks
    30 Jan: Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks... more
    Will killing dingoes on K’gari make visitors safer? We think it’s unlikely
    30 Jan: Following the death of a young backpacker, the Queensland government has killed dingoes seen near her body. But will this cull protect tourists?... more
    Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure
    30 Jan: Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure... more
    The Finance Minister says education will always be a worthwhile investment - as the Government announces two new specialist schools
    29 Jan: The Finance Minister says education will always be a worthwhile investment - as the Government announces two new specialist schools... more
    The Greens aren't happy with New Zealand First's stance on the India-New Zealand Free Trade agreement
    29 Jan: The Greens aren't happy with New Zealand First's stance on the India-New Zealand Free Trade agreement... more
    Trump threatens Iran with 'major destruction' as US fleet arrives in Gulf
    29 Jan: The US president says Tehran should make a deal or face military strikes as tensions between the two countries escalate.... more
    Non-urgent events are dominating the number of 111 calls for ambulances, as paramedics struggle to keep up with demand
    29 Jan: Non-urgent events are dominating the number of 111 calls for ambulances, as paramedics struggle to keep up with demand... more

     Most Popular Recent Politics News
     09 Jan: NetBlocks reports internet blackout imposed in Iran amid nationwide protests +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     02 Jan: Authorities are working to get to the bottom of a major cyber security breach which may have exposed the personal health data of tens of thousands of Kiwis +++++++++++++++++++++++++
     04 Jan: Cautious optimism from tech experts, in the wake of this week's ManageMyHealth cyber attack +++++++++++++++++++++++++
     03 Jan: The Privacy Commissioner is expecting Manage My Health to demonstrate it has appropriate safeguards in place following a data breach +++++++++++++++++++++++++
     03 Jan: The operators of patient portal Manage My Health are assuring users it systems are secure +++++++++++++++++++++++++
     13 Jan: Fears of unseen violence against protesters as Iran's internet blackout enters a fifth day ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     05 Jan: Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi is the highest-spending MP - in terms of Parliamentary Service funding +++++++++++++++++++++

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      31 Jan: Election 2026 - the policies, the politics, the peculiarities (RadioNZ)
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      28 Jan: Earnest speeches delay the first politics in parliament's year (RadioNZ)
      28 Jan: Curtains down for crusher collins, one of politics' leading players (RadioNZ)
      28 Jan: Judith collins confirms retirement from politics, with new job (Stuff.co.nz)
      28 Jan: National's judith collins retires from politics, appointed law commission president (RadioNZ)
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