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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Politics articles  Politics
    The cost of keeping sentenced inmates behind bars, is topping the 200-thousand mark
     18 January 2026
    The cost of keeping sentenced inmates behind bars, is topping the 200-thousand mark
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    A return to running candidates in the Maori seats isn't on the cards for New Zealand First in this year's election
    18 Jan: A return to running candidates in the Maori seats isn't on the cards for New Zealand First in this year's election... more
    Iranian protesters are calling on Trump to intervene — but the shadow of 1953 still haunts the US
    18 Jan: Protesters are urging US President Donald Trump to help dismantle Iran's theocracy. If he answers the call, it won't be the first time the US has toppled an Iranian government.... more
    Revelations New Zealanders faced a 200-percent spike in E-shop scams over the festive season
    18 Jan: Revelations New Zealanders faced a 200-percent spike in E-shop scams over the festive season... more
    Chinese debate Iran crisis as official and public views diverge
    17 Jan: As protests rage in Iran, Chinese netizens are openly debating freedom, repression and global power politics, even as Beijing keeps its criticism focused on Washington.... more
    Finance Minister Nicola Willis has dropped some hints about this year's budget
    17 Jan: Finance Minister Nicola Willis has dropped some hints about this year's budget... more
    The abrupt exit of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has laid bare the unforgiving nature of professional sport
    16 Jan: The abrupt exit of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has laid bare the unforgiving nature of professional sport... more
    Questions surround a meeting yesterday between public service boss Sir Brian Roche and former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster
    16 Jan: Questions surround a meeting yesterday between public service boss Sir Brian Roche and former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster... more
    State schools can now apply for a one-off grant to help cover asbestos removal costs
    16 Jan: State schools can now apply for a one-off grant to help cover asbestos removal costs... more
    Tertiary students can now claim back fees for their final year of study through Inland Revenue
    15 Jan: Tertiary students can now claim back fees for their final year of study through Inland Revenue... more

     Most Popular Recent Politics News
     09 Jan: NetBlocks reports internet blackout imposed in Iran amid nationwide protests +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     13 Jan: Fears of unseen violence against protesters as Iran's internet blackout enters a fifth day ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     10 Jan: It's full steam ahead for a local Wellington gaming company, as the sector continues to boom +++++++++++++++
     09 Jan: Health portal Manage My Health is still working to notify users affected by last week's major cyber breach ++++++++++++++
     10 Jan: Costly change of plans for some holiday makers, stuck on the wrong side of the Cook Strait +++++++++++++
     14 Jan: No criminal offending's been identified, after complaints of unacceptable behaviour by a Disability Support Services worker - in the aftermath of a Christmas function +++++++++++++
     28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui ++++++++++++

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      4 Feb: High court defeat piles pressure on 'embarrassed' fijian pm rabuka's leadership - expert (RadioNZ)
      2 Feb: Bad bunny says 'ice out' in grammy awards speech (BBCWorld)
      1 Feb: Labour peer and former fa chairman lord triesman dies aged 82 (BBCWorld)
      31 Jan: Election 2026 - the policies, the politics, the peculiarities (RadioNZ)
      29 Jan: How judith collins unwillingly became the crusher (Stuff.co.nz)
      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)
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    Basketball:
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    Skiing:
    Valentino Guseli missed out on a bonus 2026 Winter Olympics medal, but won something even more important 12:07

    Golf:
    New Zealand golfers will be in contention heading into the final round at the big tournaments in Europe and the United States 11:57

    International:
    After the uprising, Bangladesh returns to the ballot with its wounds still open 11:47

    Basketball:
    Breakers American basketball import Izaiah Brockington has revealed he's keen to return to the club for next season's NBL 11:17

    Environment:
    The first of new Kakapo chicks are expected to hatch in the coming week 11:07

    Business:
    Many businesses across the country could have unknowingly have a gender pay gap 10:47

    Auckland:
    A person has died after crashing their motorcycle in Dairy Flat - in Auckland early this morning 10:27

    International:
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