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Resources Minister Shane Jones is offering up "all acreage" across New Zealand.
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Internal documents reveal why Adrian Orr resigned as Reserve Bank Governor
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‘Extremely unhelpful’: US denounces NZ’s travel ban on Israeli ministers
The US urged allies to instead focus on Hamas.
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Greens argue rich list proves case for tax. Act disagrees
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Moo-turn: Chris Hipkins says farming emissions policy ‘under review’
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