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The standing down comes after Speaker Trevor Mallard today claimed a rapist was still working in Parliament.

Parliament's power imbalances make it harder to report bullying - MP

An independent report released this week was scathing in its denouncement of a culture of serious bullying and harassment at Parliament.

Parliament's power imbalances make it harder to report bullying - MP

An independent report released this week was scathing in its denouncement of a culture of serious bullying and harassment at Parliament.

Hutt to Wellington coastal walk and cycle pathway designs unveiled

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He says the Government is “losing its grip” on the problem of gambling and its effects on vulnerable communities.

SkyCity's plans to launch online gambling platform 'disturbing' - Dr Lance O'Sullivan
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Zero Waste Network chair Marty Hoffart backed such an idea on TVNZ1’s Breakfast.

Call for recycling refund scheme for soft plastics

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The monarch was given a run-through of how to use a self-service till.

Queen Elizabeth gets rundown on how supermarket self-service terminal works
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'We share the same issues' - Area schools vote to join largest nationwide teachers' strike

Thousands of educators will be taking to the streets in protest next Wednesday.

'We share the same issues' - Area schools vote to join largest nationwide teachers' strike

Thousands of educators will be taking to the streets in protest next Wednesday.
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TVNZ political editor Jessica Mutch McKay says the Destiny Church leader could be a “political power”.

Jessica Mutch McKay: Man Up programme could be driver behind Brian Tamaki's new political party plans
Truck drivers say new health and safety guidelines have made it more dangerous.

Truckies leaving job over poor pay, driver-facing cameras
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a joint press conference at the Istana or presidential palace in Singapore, Friday, May 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Yong Teck Lim)

Just what does Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern do all day?
Nanny Deb and her black panel van are doing their bit to make the planet better for future generations.

Meet Nanny Deb, the Auckland woman turning trash into toys
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Nearly 100 staff affected as Fonterra closes factory in Victoria, Australia

The Dennington plant, opened in 1911, is no longer "viable".

Nearly 100 staff affected as Fonterra closes factory in Victoria, Australia

The Dennington plant, opened in 1911, is no longer "viable".
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The driver and one of the dogs fled the vehicle when it crashed.

Woman arrested after leading California police on high-speed chase in motorhome with two dogs inside
Nuclear weapons (file).

Nuclear war risk 'higher now than at any time since World War II', UN expert warns to take issue seriously

Women work better in warmer offices, study finds
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Leader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom is seen outside the House of Commons on May 22, 2019 in London, England. Theresa May is under increased pressure as she continues to try and get her Brexit withdrawal agreement through. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Senior member of Theresa May's government, Andrea Leadsom, resigns over Brexit
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Patrick Herbert. Vodafone Warriors v Newcastle Knights. NRL Rugby League. Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand. Sunday 5 May 2019. © Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.Photosport.nz

New Warrior Patrick Herbert reveals his late sister is his 'motivation'

Herbert was 17 and playing in Aussie when he received the news from home of Teresa Mae's death.

New Warrior Patrick Herbert reveals his late sister is his 'motivation'

Herbert was 17 and playing in Aussie when he received the news from home of Teresa Mae's death.
Agressive boxing fight, two boxers fighting on the ring.

IOC to vote on removal of boxing's governing body from organising Tokyo Olympics programme
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Tim Southee says this year's tournament in England is a different kettle of fish.

Black Caps won't rely heavily on 2015 experiences at World Cup - 'This is a new challenge'
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 14: A detailed view of the World Cup Trophy is seen prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Group A match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium on June 14, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA scrap plans for 2022 World Cup expansion, will stick to 32 teams in Qatar
Julian Savea in action for Toulon.

Resilient Julian Savea sticking with Toulon despite roller-coaster first season - 'Leaving was never an option for me'
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TVNZ political editor Jessica Mutch McKay says the Destiny Church leader could be a “political power”.

Jessica Mutch McKay: Man Up programme could be driver behind Brian Tamaki's new political party plans

1 NEWS' political editor predicts the Destiny Church leader will be a "political power" with his already strong following.

Jessica Mutch McKay: Man Up programme could be driver behind Brian Tamaki's new political party plans

1 NEWS' political editor predicts the Destiny Church leader will be a "political power" with his already strong following.
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a joint press conference at the Istana or presidential palace in Singapore, Friday, May 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Yong Teck Lim)

Just what does Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern do all day?
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Loheni’s family have used creative thinking to deal with mum’s absence when she’s in Wellington.

National's first female Pacific MP juggling motherhood with new career
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At least six people were killed and hundreds injured following clashes in Jakarta.

Protesters clash with Indonesian police after election
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Alfred Ngaro could front a conservative Christian party at the next election, and he’s already making headlines.

Abortion debate: Does Crimes Act make women feel like criminals?
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Nearly 100 staff affected as Fonterra closes factory in Victoria, Australia

The Dennington plant, opened in 1911, is no longer "viable".

Nearly 100 staff affected as Fonterra closes factory in Victoria, Australia

The Dennington plant, opened in 1911, is no longer "viable".

Women work better in warmer offices, study finds

Farmers retail workers to wear stickers on uniform in pay protest
In this Thursday, May 16, 2019, photo, customers buy frozen pork at a local market in Hong Kong. A case of African swine fever has been detected in a Hong Kong slaughterhouse, prompting the culling of all 6,000 pigs at the facility. Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan said in a statement Friday that the incurable virus was found in a single pig imported from a farm in Guangdong province in mainland China, where the monthslong outbreak has devastated herds. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

China's pig disease outbreak pushes up global pork prices
The US and Australia have made a similar move over the Chinese company.

Vodafone says buyers should be wary of Huawei phones as 'uncertainty' over Google software continues
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' at the 72nd international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

Quentin Tarantino debuts star studded new film at Cannes

It has been 25 years since Tarantino debuted his classic film Pulp Fiction at Cannes.

Quentin Tarantino debuts star studded new film at Cannes

It has been 25 years since Tarantino debuted his classic film Pulp Fiction at Cannes.

Mel B was 'very, very scared' over vision loss
The cast wrapped up shooting for the show’s final episode yesterday after 12 seasons.

Big Bang Theory beats Game of Thrones finale in US ratings

Johnny Depp says Amber Heard 'painted on bruises' for court appearance
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 07: Commemorates Its 25th Year And Honors Founder Sir Elton John During New York Fall Gala - Show at Cathedral of St. John the Divine on November 7, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/WireImage)

Three handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin's home
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