Glenn McConnell
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Journalist covering politics in New Zealand. See my work on Stuff.co.nz and Three News.
China’s ambassador is not happy about MPs going to events that recognise Taiwan’s independence - and he also knows who, exactly, was at the most recent event.
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China's ambassador to NZ scolded Kiwi MPs in a highly unusual letter. Few want to talk about it
Sources at Parliament believe China is spying on events related to Taiwan in New Zealand.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:27 AM
China’s ambassador is not happy about MPs going to events that recognise Taiwan’s independence - and he also knows who, exactly, was at the most recent event.
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In the post, he challenges two Te Pāti Māori MPs, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris, to resign if they are unhappy with the party’s direction.
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Te Pāti Māori president urges MP critics to do the 'honourable thing' and quit party
In the post, John Tamihere challenges two Te Pāti Māori MPs, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris, to resign if they are unhappy with the party’s direction.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:42 AM
In the post, he challenges two Te Pāti Māori MPs, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris, to resign if they are unhappy with the party’s direction.
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The former Free Speech union boss says he’s excited to have a school that could “remember the virtue of civilisation that has come from the West”.
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A new school built on ‘western civilisation’ is coming to Wellington
The former Free Speech union boss says he’s excited to have a school that could “remember the virtue of civilisation that has come from the West”.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The former Free Speech union boss says he’s excited to have a school that could “remember the virtue of civilisation that has come from the West”.
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The teachers union says it’s a “rushed rollout” which will cause “chaos” in schools. And the ACT Party is celebrating getting rid of “Marxism”.
But what does the draft curriculum actually include? I gave it a read...
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But what does the draft curriculum actually include? I gave it a read...
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What the Government wants to teach kids, and why it's controversial
The teachers union says it’s a “rushed rollout” which will cause “chaos” in schools. And the ACT Party is celebrating getting rid of “Marxism”.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The teachers union says it’s a “rushed rollout” which will cause “chaos” in schools. And the ACT Party is celebrating getting rid of “Marxism”.
But what does the draft curriculum actually include? I gave it a read...
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But what does the draft curriculum actually include? I gave it a read...
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However, the cut given to community groups from online casinos would be far smaller than what in-person pokies paid.
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Minister backtracks on gambling regulations to fund community clubs
The cut given to community groups from online casinos would be far smaller than what the in-person pokies paid.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:25 AM
However, the cut given to community groups from online casinos would be far smaller than what in-person pokies paid.
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An Israeli minister who hit out at Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made an unofficial trip to Auckland. During the short trip she had time to meet the leaders of Destiny Church, but no Government ministers.
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Israeli minister who trolled PM visits NZ, meets Brian Tamaki
Israel’s deputy foreign minister met with the leaders of Destiny Church, but no Government minister, during a brief trip to Auckland.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
An Israeli minister who hit out at Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made an unofficial trip to Auckland. During the short trip she had time to meet the leaders of Destiny Church, but no Government ministers.
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The Chief Ombudsman has sided with an ACC whistleblower who complained that their organisation was trying to hide the true cost associated with a top dog’s farewell function.
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Whistleblower who broke ranks to reveal ACC’s party bill gets a win
Thanks to the whistleblower’s complaint, the Ombudsman revealed how ACC managers pressured staff not to reveal the full cost.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The Chief Ombudsman has sided with an ACC whistleblower who complained that their organisation was trying to hide the true cost associated with a top dog’s farewell function.
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New Zealand First has broken away from its coalition partners to raise alarm about the proposed Gene Technology Bill.
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NZ First joins Opposition parties raising alarm over National’s GE bill
The National Party campaigned on liberalising New Zealand’s gene editing laws, but NZ First worries it could go too far,
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October 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
New Zealand First has broken away from its coalition partners to raise alarm about the proposed Gene Technology Bill.
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Each call to the Road Cone Tipline leads to fewer than one cone being removed
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After 5 months of the heralded ‘tipline’, just 204 road cones are confirmed gone
In Whanganui, information from the Government’s own Road Cone Tipline had actually led to more cones being put out than taken away. In Wellington, 110 complaints resulted in just two cones being remov...
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October 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Each call to the Road Cone Tipline leads to fewer than one cone being removed
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Across the country, 25 regions voted to remove their Māori wards, while 17 regions voted to keep them.
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‘I don’t know if Māori will be elected’: Concerns raised over Māori ward result
Across the country, 25 regions voted to remove their Māori wards, while 17 regions voted to keep them. One councillor says there is a real fear about how councils will ensure they have a democratic ma...
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October 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Across the country, 25 regions voted to remove their Māori wards, while 17 regions voted to keep them.
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Big scoop by Nicky Hager newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/09/s...
Secret defence notes pointing to sensitive China preparation left at op shop
The National-led government has been avoiding questions about whether it is joining in preparations for a US military confrontation with China. A series of Official Information Act requests on this su...
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October 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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The loss of Te Kāea last year was a big blow. Now the future of both Te Karere and The Hui is uncertain, as Te Māngai Pāho looks to amalgamate Māori news and current affairs.
What does that mean for debate and plurality of voices in our democracy?
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What does that mean for debate and plurality of voices in our democracy?
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Future in doubt for flagship Māori news shows Te Karere and The Hui
Stuff understands funding for both Te Karere and The Hui is on the line, following funding reductions for Te Māngai Pāho.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The loss of Te Kāea last year was a big blow. Now the future of both Te Karere and The Hui is uncertain, as Te Māngai Pāho looks to amalgamate Māori news and current affairs.
What does that mean for debate and plurality of voices in our democracy?
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What does that mean for debate and plurality of voices in our democracy?
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Israel has assured it that the New Zealanders taken by the Israeli navy are “safe”, but consular staff still haven’t been able to speak to the three Kiwis in custody.
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Officials yet to hear from captured Kiwis in Israel as PM urges others not to go
Humanitarian groups say Israel breached international law by blocking a Gaza-bound flotilla, but Christopher Luxon isn’t criticising Israel.
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October 3, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Israel has assured it that the New Zealanders taken by the Israeli navy are “safe”, but consular staff still haven’t been able to speak to the three Kiwis in custody.
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The Government has served up $5 million for a roof to cover the main court of Auckland’s Stanley St tennis arena.
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October 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The Government has served up $5 million for a roof to cover the main court of Auckland’s Stanley St tennis arena.
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Pressure is building on Te Pāti Māori, with Toitū Te Tiriti - the activist movement behind last year’s huge Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti - now speaking out against the party.
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Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti leader calls out Te Pāti Māori ‘dictatorship model’
Eru Kapa-Kingi, a leader of Toitū Te Tiriti and former Te Pāti Māori vice president, says the party’s leadership system is problematic.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Pressure is building on Te Pāti Māori, with Toitū Te Tiriti - the activist movement behind last year’s huge Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti - now speaking out against the party.
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I went to speak to Samuel Leason's father, Adi, in Ōtaki. Others from the flotilla have told that "Israeli commandos" have taken 18-year-old Samuel, but neither the New Zealand nor Israeli governments have confirmed this.
Nevertheless, Adi is very proud of his son.
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Nevertheless, Adi is very proud of his son.
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How Kiwi teen ended up in Israeli detention as part of Gaza flotilla protest
Samuel Leason had at first tried to get to Gaza by land, marching across the Sinai desert, his dad says.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I went to speak to Samuel Leason's father, Adi, in Ōtaki. Others from the flotilla have told that "Israeli commandos" have taken 18-year-old Samuel, but neither the New Zealand nor Israeli governments have confirmed this.
Nevertheless, Adi is very proud of his son.
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Nevertheless, Adi is very proud of his son.
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A group of more than 11,000 health workers are the first to commit to a massive coordinated strike being planned by public sector unions.
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More than 11,000 health workers locked in for mega strike
And more public sector workers are likely to join the massive strikes planned for later this month.
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October 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A group of more than 11,000 health workers are the first to commit to a massive coordinated strike being planned by public sector unions.
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How will we end the power price pinch? On this issue, Simon Bridges and the Greens agree
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Power companies make record profits while we pay more. What’s going to fix it?
The cost of power is costing jobs and driving inflation. This is how the powerbrokers want to lower prices.
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October 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
How will we end the power price pinch? On this issue, Simon Bridges and the Greens agree
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Forty-one days before the Prime Minister sent Labour a letter pleading for a “credible, bipartisan approach” to solving the gas shortage, Labour had sent one to his energy minister asking for the same.
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Labour asked for energy bipartisanship 41 days before Luxon’s letter
Turns out the Energy Minister received a letter from Labour on August 20 asking to work together on a long-term solution to New Zealand’s dwindling supply of natural gas.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Forty-one days before the Prime Minister sent Labour a letter pleading for a “credible, bipartisan approach” to solving the gas shortage, Labour had sent one to his energy minister asking for the same.
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