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Keith Rankin Analysis – Christopher Luxon’s Uneasy Relationship with Known Knowns

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September 8, 2026

Keith Rankin writes; Our present generation of political leaders seem to find the known truth – the known knowns – a source of political tension and defensiveness. The reason that they don't have the skills to negotiate facts when challenged is probably because the corporate media has hitherto done a particularly inadequate job of challenging them.

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MSD errors just the beginning as the impact of cuts is felt – PSA

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Tax Bill to lower costs and simplify rules

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Source: New Zealand Government Revenue Minister Simon Watts says a Bill introduced into the House today will help grow the economy by reducing compliance costs, simplifying rules and removing unnecessary obligations. “My aim is for a world-leading tax system, and these sensible changes bring us a step closer to that. For fringe benefit tax, we’re…

Name release 1 and family statement: Serious incident, Nelson

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a serious incident in Nelson on Friday 4 September. She was 48-year-old Nicola Yvonne Perry. Police are providing wrap-around support to her loved ones at this difficult time.  Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident remain ongoing.  ENDS The…

Name release 2: Serious incident, Nelson

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Source: New Zealand Police Location: Tasman Police can now name the man who died following a serious incident in Tāhunanui last week. He was Brendon James Perry, 49, of Nelson.  Police continue to provide support his loved ones, who have requested privacy at this difficult time.  ENDS 

New records show energy policies are delivering

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s plan to ensure secure, affordable electricity for New Zealanders is working, with data today showing new records for renewable generation and a significant drop in wholesale electricity prices, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says.   Data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment for the three months ended 30 June…

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