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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Politics articles  Politics
    US Senate passes Donald Trump's 'big beautiful bill' by narrow margin
     2 July 2025
    The US Senate has passed President Donald Trump's so-called "big beautiful bill" despite opposition from several Republican politicians and billionaire Elon Musk.
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    Memo to Shane Jones: what if NZ needs more regional government, not less?
    2 Jul: Rather than get rid of regional councils, maybe the government should look at expanding their role to deliver core services – something common in many other countries.... more
    Another tool in the police toolbox - for cracking down on crime
    1 Jul: Another tool in the police toolbox - for cracking down on crime... more
    Foodstuffs is trialling the use of reusable plastic deli containers in six stores
    1 Jul: Foodstuffs is trialling the use of reusable plastic deli containers in six stores... more
    The Finance Minister says changes to the FamilyBoost scheme are on their way
    1 Jul: The Finance Minister says changes to the FamilyBoost scheme are on their way... more
    Among all Israel's targets in Iran, the strikes at Evin Prison left some people 'in disbelief'
    30 Jun: Accounts from inside Tehran's Evin Prison are as harrowing as they are rare — many of those locked up inside never make it out. Now Iranian officials say 71 people were killed in an Israeli strike there last week.... more
    Excitement over expected changes to the way authorities deal with retail crime
    30 Jun: Excitement over expected changes to the way authorities deal with retail crime... more
    Hopes new offences will curb the number of attacks on prison staff
    30 Jun: Hopes new offences will curb the number of attacks on prison staff... more
    A plea to keep Auckland's Takapuna golf course open, from one the country's best known golfers
    29 Jun: A plea to keep Auckland's Takapuna golf course open, from one the country's best known golfers... more
    Waikato children are benefiting from an intiative providing free dental surgery
    29 Jun: Waikato children are benefiting from an intiative providing free dental surgery... more

     Most Popular Recent Politics News
     10 Jun: The Otago Regional Council's admitting further privacy breaches, during an investigation into it sharing the email addresses of hundreds of people ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     11 Jun: More questions than answers on where a number of 15-year-olds are heading after being allowed to drop out of school +++++++++++++++++++++++++
     15 Jun: Students Against Dangerous Driving is celebrating 40 years of fighting for the safety of young drivers on New Zealand roads ++++++++++++++++++
     06 Jun: Auckland Mayoral hopefuls team say if they win another term, they will continue their mission to 'Fix Auckland' +++++++++++++++++
     19 Jun: Belief the reputation of our universities is in a good place +++++++++++++++
     12 Jun: Young Aucklanders are making moves to the South Island +++++++++++++++
     05 Jun: Confirmation the Police executive knew last year about investigation of the Prime Minister's acting deputy press secretary - who's now resigned +++++++++++++++

     Politics NewsLinks
      1 Jul: 'i am a rugby player - but that is what i do, not who i am' (BBCWorld)
      30 Jun: Politics and rugby league have been thrown into a blender (Sydney Morning Herald)
      30 Jun: Music and politics at glastonbury (BBCWorld)
      27 Jun: Nz first mp tanya unkovich stands down from politics ()
      26 Jun: Parliament unites in grief as tributes flow for takutai tarsh kemp (RadioNZ)
      22 Jun: The house: tactics from the 'scrutiny week' bear pit (RadioNZ)
      22 Jun: Media in the middle of political skirmishes over sickness and health (RadioNZ)
      18 Jun: Starmer defends u-turn on grooming gangs inquiry (BBCWorld)
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     Today's News

    Business:
    Woolworths is recalling potentially plastic-infused mince, sold in its North Island stores 13:27

    Rugby League:
    The odds are shortening on Des Hasler being the first NRL head coach to be punted this season 13:07

    Entertainment:
    Sir Brian May doesn't believe that his Queen bandmate Freddie Mercury has a secret daughter 13:06

    Entertainment:
    Scarlett Johansson has revealed that her twin brother Hunter was her most enthusiastic supporter at the premiere of Jurassic World Rebirth 12:36

    Law and Order:
    Police are preparing to investigate a Gore toddler's death - for a third time 12:27

    Entertainment:
    James Norton is "crazily grateful" for the "pain" of his split from Imogen Poots 12:06

    Rugby League:
    Former Kiwis captain turned pundit Richie Barnett has explained why the Warriors can still finish in the NRL's top four, despite halfback Luke Metcalf's season-ending knee injury 11:57

    Law and Order:
    Cordons are up around a home in Auckland's Ponsonby - where a person was found dead last night 11:47

    Entertainment:
    Rihanna's father died of cancer and other serious illnesses 11:36

    Rugby League:
    The Dolphins now have eight of their top-30 NRL league squad absent with long-term injuries after scans on in-form playmaker Kodi Nikorima's hamstring 11:07

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