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Politics Central

Newstalk ZB serves up what you need to know, on all things politics at home, and abroad. The show reviews, previews, analyses and challenges the biggest political issues of the week, with all the big ... Read more

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Sandra Gray: Why the voting age should be lowered to 16

Sandra Gray: Why the voting age should be lowered to 16

The “Make it 16” campaign has launched and been brought to parliament.Supporters of the campaign want to lower the votin... Read more

22 Sep 2019

4mins

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Paul Brislen: Why the Ministry of Culture breach is so serious

Paul Brislen: Why the Ministry of Culture breach is so serious

A nightmare situation for hundreds of young people whose private details may have been compromised.Information around 30... Read more

25 Aug 2019

6mins

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Sir Bob Parker: Should voting in local body elections be mandatory?

Sir Bob Parker: Should voting in local body elections be mandatory?

Former Christchurch mayor Sir Bob Parker joins the Weekend Collective to share his thoughts on whether voting in local b... Read more

29 Sep 2019

5mins

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Charles Croucher: Why Donald Trump could be impeached

Charles Croucher: Why Donald Trump could be impeached

Critics of US President Donald Trump say there’s never been a stronger case for impeachment than right now.There are all... Read more

22 Sep 2019

6mins

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Winston Peters: Spark Sport coverage a 'disaster'

Winston Peters: Spark Sport coverage a 'disaster'

Winston Peters has described Spark Sport’s Rugby World Cup service as a “disaster”, following widespread issues with las... Read more

22 Sep 2019

4mins

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Chloe Swarbrick on drug law reform and testing at festivals

Chloe Swarbrick on drug law reform and testing at festivals

Chloe Swarbrick, Green Party spokesperson for drug law reform, joins the Weekend Collective to discuss drug safety check... Read more

6 Oct 2019

9mins

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Taimi Allen: $6 million funding boost praised by mental health service providers

Taimi Allen: $6 million funding boost praised by mental health service providers

Medical centres nationwide have been given $6 million to provide mental health services.The Government's allocating the ... Read more

8 Sep 2019

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Enda Brady: Fresh blows for Boris Johnson as another minister quits

Enda Brady: Fresh blows for Boris Johnson as another minister quits

Embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a new blow Saturday when a Cabinet minister resigned, saying she... Read more

8 Sep 2019

5mins

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Anne Marie Brady: Expert on China says New Zealand-China relationship not in danger

Anne Marie Brady: Expert on China says New Zealand-China relationship not in danger

A Chinese political specialist says there's nothing to panic about when it comes to New Zealand and China's relationship... Read more

17 May 2020

7mins

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Simon Bridges: Opposition to still hold Government to account during lockdown

Simon Bridges: Opposition to still hold Government to account during lockdown

From questioning community newspapers decisions to police pulling over drivers, the opposition leader says he’s on the c... Read more

29 Mar 2020

11mins

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Grant Robertson: Coronavirus travel ban a major economic hit

Grant Robertson: Coronavirus travel ban a major economic hit

The government expects the economy to take a significant hit from tough new border rules, and a relief package is expect... Read more

15 Mar 2020

11mins

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Coronavirus around the world: The latest from China, Australia and the US

Coronavirus around the world: The latest from China, Australia and the US

Spain locked down its 46 million citizens and France ordered the closing of just about everything the rest of the world ... Read more

15 Mar 2020

12mins

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Eric Spillman: Did sexism have a roll in Elizabeth Warren's defeat?

Eric Spillman: Did sexism have a roll in Elizabeth Warren's defeat?

Elizabeth Warren spoke for millions of women on Thursday when asked what role gender played in her presidential campaign... Read more

8 Mar 2020

7mins

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Charles Croucher: Joe Biden wins South Carolina, hopes for Super Tuesday momentum

Charles Croucher: Joe Biden wins South Carolina, hopes for Super Tuesday momentum

Joe Biden scored a thundering victory in South Carolina's Democratic primary on Saturday, riding a wave of African Ameri... Read more

1 Mar 2020

7mins

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David Clark: Health officials tracking down everyone on coronavirus Emirates flight

David Clark: Health officials tracking down everyone on coronavirus Emirates flight

Health officials have contacted 18 passengers seated on a flight near the first person in New Zealand to be diagnosed wi... Read more

1 Mar 2020

8mins

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Charles Croucher: What's next for Donald Trump after impeachment acquittal

Charles Croucher: What's next for Donald Trump after impeachment acquittal

President Donald Trump on Saturday defended the firing of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from the National Security Council.... Read more

9 Feb 2020

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Paula Bennett weighs in on Northland's role in the general election

Paula Bennett weighs in on Northland's role in the general election

Will Northland prove the crucial seat in this year's election?NZ First MP Shane Jones has all but confirmed that he will... Read more

9 Feb 2020

6mins

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'He looked outwards and upwards': Grant Robertson remembers Mike Moore

'He looked outwards and upwards': Grant Robertson remembers Mike Moore

Mike Moore's being praised for the work he did getting New Zealand internationally recognised.The long-time politician, ... Read more

2 Feb 2020

3mins

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Claire Trevett: National rules out deal with NZ First

Claire Trevett: National rules out deal with NZ First

New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says he is unfazed that National has ruled his party out of any post-election go... Read more

2 Feb 2020

5mins

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Sophia Yan: Coronavirus death toll rises to 56; over 1,900 cases in China

Sophia Yan: Coronavirus death toll rises to 56; over 1,900 cases in China

The death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus in China continues rising as authorities and health care workers struggle to c... Read more

26 Jan 2020

6mins

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