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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Politics articles  Politics
    An Act MP says its too hard for new banks to enter the New Zealand market
     22 August 2025
    An Act MP says its too hard for new banks to enter the New Zealand market
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    Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra cleared of royal insult charges as his PM daughter awaits her fate
    22 Aug: The billionaire tycoon and former politician has been cleared by a court of criminal charges relating to the country's strict laws against insulting the royal family.... more
    US government says 55 million people who already have visas are subject to 'continuous vetting'
    22 Aug: The US government appears to be expanding its visa crackdown, with a statement indicating authorities will review existing visas of more than 55 million people in search of violations.... more
    With eyes on re-election, Netanyahu’s fights with world leaders aim to distract from his many political problems
    22 Aug: The Israel prime minister faces a world of problems, at home and abroad – but he is also a wily political operator with one eye on the 2026 elections.... more
    Victoria's First Peoples' Assembly reveals proposed treaty-backed powers to create new education facility
    22 Aug: In coming weeks the Victorian government is set to introduce a bill to legislate Australia's first formal treaty with traditional owners. The ABC can reveal it's expected to give Victoria's elected Aboriginal body powers to establish new institutions — like a proposed education institute.... more
    Tonga's king takes control of government department, as critics fear 'dangerous' situation
    22 Aug: Tonga's king has taken control of a government department in what critics say is a 'slap' to democracy in the Pacific nation.... more
    The Government's aiming to speed-up critical infrastructure, and cut costs
    21 Aug: The Government's aiming to speed-up critical infrastructure, and cut costs... more
    The Government hopes a raft of changes to public land acquisition will speed up the process to get infrastructure built
    21 Aug: The Government hopes a raft of changes to public land acquisition will speed up the process to get infrastructure built... more
    As the IDF begins its invasion of Gaza City, tensions with the Netanyahu government are at an all-time high
    21 Aug: As the IDF begins what could be the bloodiest phase yet of the war in Gaza, opposition to the conflict inside the IDF — both among leadership and the rank and file — is becoming more and more common.... more
    Support from across the House - to make pay secrecy clauses unenforceable
    21 Aug: Support from across the House - to make pay secrecy clauses unenforceable... more

     Most Popular Recent Politics News
     24 Jul: NZEI is taking legal action against the Government - over defunding Maori and literacy resource teachers in this year's Budget ++++++++++++++++++++++
     25 Jul: Columbia’s $200M deal with Trump administration sets a precedent for other universities to bend to the government’s will ++++++++++++++++++
     27 Jul: Fire and Emergency is reassuring strike action by unionised firefighters will not reduce or impact the services +++++++++++++++++
     28 Jul: Balancing building safety and cost is behind changes to building material legislation +++++++++++++++++
     26 Jul: General practice owners say they're delighted about changes to the funding systems +++++++++++++++++
     03 Aug: One in three New Zealanders are falling for online scams, and many are likely to keep it quiet out of shame ++++++++++++++++
     29 Jul: The union for education specialists is seeking an injunction - to stop the Ministry of Education docking pay for workers taking industrial action ++++++++++++++++

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    Entertainment:
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    Rugby:
    New All Blacks loose forward Simon Parker's determined not to let his impending debut gnaw away at him ahead of Sunday morning 18:57

    Entertainment:
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    Rugby:
    Black Ferns legend Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is touting the influence of American rugby star Ilona Maher as revolutionary 18:37

    Politics:
    An Act MP says its too hard for new banks to enter the New Zealand market 18:37

    Politics:
    Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra cleared of royal insult charges as his PM daughter awaits her fate 18:17

    Entertainment:
    Julia Fox has revealed she identifies as pansexual 18:12

    Rugby:
    The player about to be All Black number 1230 is taking it all in his stride ahead of his test debut 18:07

    Soccer:
    Auckland FC's desire to launch a women's team hasn't wavered ... it's only the timing that's changed 17:57

    Entertainment:
    Jay Cutler has insisted Kristin Cavallari's claim she never received "a penny" from their divorce is "very untrue" 17:42

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