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Calls for Government intervention on power bills - with predictions of another big bump

11 February 2026

Calls for Government intervention on power bills - with predictions of another big bump

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The Government's announced an independent review of the fiscal response to the Covid pandemic
	11 Feb: The Government's announced an independent review of the fiscal response to the Covid pandemic... more

A makeover for a Queenstown hotel
	11 Feb: A makeover for a Queenstown hotel... more

The Retail Crime Group chair is brushing off criticism from former members
	11 Feb: The Retail Crime Group chair is brushing off criticism from former members... more

As a flurry of National MPs claim levies are not taxes, NZ First's leader is openly disagreeing
	10 Feb: As a flurry of National MPs claim levies are not taxes, NZ First's leader is openly disagreeing... more

The Energy Minister's now claiming the money gathered to pay for building a new LNG import facility - is neither a levy nor a tax on consumers
	10 Feb: The Energy Minister's now claiming the money gathered to pay for building a new LNG import facility - is neither a levy nor a tax on consumers... more

It's hoped a pay dispute between Air New Zealand cabin crew and their employer is resolved soon
	10 Feb: It's hoped a pay dispute between Air New Zealand cabin crew and their employer is resolved soon... more

How much longer can Keir Starmer survive?
	10 Feb: The prime minister was more reliant on his chief of staff than most. Now he’s alone, facing calls to resign.... more

Scottish Labour leader calls for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit
	10 Feb: Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign after damaging revelations about the man he picked to represent the UK in Washington.... more

The former Air New Zealand boss says his time at the airline made him a better leader, as he moves into a new role abroad
	10 Feb: The former Air New Zealand boss says his time at the airline made him a better leader, as he moves into a new role abroad... more

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