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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Politics articles  Politics
    The US government shutdown has begun. Here's what that means
     2 October 2025
    The US has shut down its government for the first time in more than six years as politicians duel over federal funding. Here's what that means.
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    Even a government shutdown that ends quickly would hamper morale, raise costs and reduce long-term efficiency in the federal workforce
    2 Oct: A study of the 2013 shutdown that lasted 16 days revealed long-term negative effects on federal workers and led to weakened government performance.... more
    US government shutdown begins as politicians remain in funding deadlock with 'the rules radically changing'
    1 Oct: A US government shutdown — the first in more than six years — begins after Congress fails to pass a measure that would have kept federal funds flowing, threatening tens of thousands of jobs.... more
    ACT says Auckland University should pay back thousands of students - who did compulsory Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Maori courses
    1 Oct: ACT says Auckland University should pay back thousands of students - who did compulsory Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Maori courses... more
    The Energy Minister says not enough energy is being generated, and the Government's making changes to help
    1 Oct: The Energy Minister says not enough energy is being generated, and the Government's making changes to help... more
    A Christchurch Emergency Department patient's death after leaving, is still under review - three years later
    1 Oct: A Christchurch Emergency Department patient's death after leaving, is still under review - three years later... more
    Former British PM Tony Blair named as part of Donald Trump's Gaza recovery authority
    30 Sep: US President Donald Trump has unveiled his proposed peace plan for Gaza — pitching the return of a former British prime minister as its coordinator.... more
    Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan
    30 Sep: Israel has agreed to a US proposal to end its war on Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump announce after holding talks at the White House.... more
    A warning no single plan, power station or source, can guarantee New Zealand's energy security
    30 Sep: A warning no single plan, power station or source, can guarantee New Zealand's energy security... more
    What is Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza?
    30 Sep: US President Donald Trump has pitched a 20-point peace plan for Gaza, after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.... more

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     30 Sep: A view the refocus of the quake-prone building standards is a positive step away from an all or nothing approach ++++++++++++++
     30 Sep: What is Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza? +++++++++++++
     29 Sep: International students seem to be flocking back to New Zealand, but we haven't yet reached full capacity +++++++++++++
     17 Sep: Primary school teachers are demanding more resourcing and support, as they prepare to strike +++++++++++++
     03 Oct: Better communication could be the key to lifting parent turnout in school board elections +++++++++++++

     Politics NewsLinks
      14 Oct: New french overseas minister's appointment causes concern in new caledonia (RadioNZ)
      14 Oct: Chris mason: snp are the latest proof that things change quickly in politics (BBCWorld)
      13 Oct: Prime minister christopher luxon blames unions for ongoing strike action (RadioNZ)
      12 Oct: Chlöe swarbrick, how should we define her contribution to politics? (Stuff.co.nz)
      11 Oct: The four-horse race that proved to be a million-dollar ‘heist’ (Sydney Morning Herald)
      7 Oct: Luxon blasts greens over peters protest: ‘it's not student politics. this is real life’ (Stuff.co.nz)
      7 Oct: Tuilaepa sa'ilele malielegaoi: samoa's longest-serving leader reflects on political career (RadioNZ)
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    Business:
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    International:
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    Politics:
    Hospitality New Zealand's throwing its support behind a Government inspection of sector rules 17:27

    Law and Order:
    A Gisborne teen accused of threatening to kill an MP has made his first appearance in the District Court today 17:27

    Motoring:
    Waikato's State Highway 30 - from Te Kuiti to Benneydale - is expected to open at 7pm - after being closed since yesterday's downpours 16:57

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    Motoring:
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