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NZ’s government wants tourism to drive economic growth – but how will it deal with aviation emissions?

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21 October 2025

Emissions from international aviation (and shipping) account for 9% of New Zealand’s total. Without stronger policy to cut them, they could grow to a third by 2050.

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Christchurch's Burwood Hospital is finally set for earthquake repairs, 15 years on from the 2010 quake
	21 Oct: Christchurch's Burwood Hospital is finally set for earthquake repairs, 15 years on from the 2010 quake... more

Trump praises Australia and takes swipe at Rudd during White House meeting with Albanese
	21 Oct: Donald Trump lavishes praise on Australia and Anthony Albanese during the pair's landmark meeting in Washington, but takes a swipe at a former prime minister in the room.... more

Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has issued a statement - referencing allegations in emails the Party sent members about her activist son, and her
	20 Oct: Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has issued a statement - referencing allegations in emails the Party sent members about her activist son, and her... more

The Prime Minister says he'd pay teachers and health workers more if it were possible - but for now they need to return to negotiating
	20 Oct: The Prime Minister says he'd pay teachers and health workers more if it were possible - but for now they need to return to negotiating... more

The Prime Minister's in favour of Fonterra's selling Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti - but says it's not his decision
	20 Oct: The Prime Minister's in favour of Fonterra's selling Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti - but says it's not his decision... more

North Adelaide golf course safeguards fall short, some Kaurna community members say
	19 Oct: As the Malinauskas government proceeds with its $50 million North Adelaide golf course upgrade, some Kaurna elders are grappling with the prospect that the redevelopment could uncover Aboriginal remains.... more

The secondary school teachers union says most of its members earn over $100,000 a year
	19 Oct: The secondary school teachers union says most of its members earn over $100,000 a year... more

Flood mapping is different between councils, but one resident is calling for change
	19 Oct: Ben Parkinson is proud of the five acres he calls home in south-east Queensland, but what is missing is the ability to develop his land.... more

The Public Service Association says a proposed change to strike laws would fundamentally change industrial relations
	19 Oct: The Public Service Association says a proposed change to strike laws would fundamentally change industrial relations... more

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Athletics:
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National:
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Living & Travel:
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Christchurch's Burwood Hospital is finally set for earthquake repairs, 15 years on from the 2010 quake 10:07

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Education:
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