Articles by Jamie Ensor
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Politics
Seymour, Peters distance themselves from Luxon's Netanyahu 'lost the plot' remarks
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 3:18pmAct’s David Seymour and New Zealand First’s Winston Peters have distanced themselves from comments Prime Minister Christopher...
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Politics
Poll reveals Kiwis disagree with Ardern, Hipkins not fronting public Covid inquiry hearing
Saturday, 16 August 2025, 8:19amNew Zealanders disagree with former Labour ministers refusing to give evidence in a public session as part of the Royal Commission...
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National
Israel minister hits back at Luxon’s ‘lost the plot’ Netanyahu comment
Thursday, 14 August 2025, 9:46amIsrael has hit back at comments by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon saying Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost the plot”. The deputy...
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Politics
'He's lost the plot': Luxon condemns Israel's Netanyahu amid Gaza attack
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 3:15pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost the plot” and has condemned attacks...
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Politics
Greens want to lead Govt, Hipkins not interested in 'arguing' with them
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 2:08pmThe Greens have expressed their desire to lead the next Government, with the political party’s co-leaders this weekend calling...
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Politics
How Govt is preparing to ditch the petrol tax and move all cars to road user charges
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 12:15pmThe Government has unveiled a raft of changes to the country’s Road User Charges system in preparation for 3.5 million vehicles...
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National
NCEA is being scrapped - here is what will be replaced with
Monday, 4 August 2025, 9:28amA radical shake-up of the country’s main secondary school qualification will see NCEA abolished completely and replaced with...
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Politics
'Divisive rhetoric': Opposition critical of Peters' immigration comments
Sunday, 27 July 2025, 3:51pmThe Opposition has criticised remarks from New Zealand First leader Winston Peters regarding immigration, calling them “cynical...
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Politics
'Significant, but necessary': Major election changes announced
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 1:59pmThe Government is making a “significant, but necessary change” to New Zealand’s electoral laws to address “strain on the...
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Politics
Luxon faces questions amid speculation of foreign buyers ban change
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 4:37pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is tight-lipped on policy to allow foreign investors to purchase residential property here,...
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Politics
ATMs used to ‘launder cash from drug sales’ to be banned
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 1:27pmATMs that authorities warn can be used by criminals to send cryptocurrency offshore to fund drug imports will be banned as...
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Politics
Watch – 'I have a PhD': Labour's Russell fires up at former judge over contentious bill
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 1:32pmA select committee hearing on David Seymour’s Regulatory Standards Bill turned into “academic jousting” on Tuesday morning...
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Politics
Mandatory sentences could replace judge discretion – Goldsmith
Sunday, 6 July 2025, 1:40pmJustice Minister Paul Goldsmith says it is a “possibility” that the Government could introduce more minimum or mandatory...
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Politics
'Still tough': PM unveils new action plan after Labour pulls ahead on key issue
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 4:11pmThe Prime Minister has released a “fresh set of targeted Government actions”, with Christopher Luxon reminding New Zealanders...
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Politics
Luxon tops list of world leaders for handling foreign affairs
Monday, 16 June 2025, 1:46pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon heads to China and Europe this week as the world leader Australians feel most confident...
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Politics
'Don't forget who the real enemy is': US slams NZ and others for Israel sanctions
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 3:06pmThe United States has condemned sanctions imposed by New Zealand and other countries on two members of the Israeli Government. Prime...
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Politics
New visa to allow migrants' parents to visit NZ for up to 10 years
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 2:25pmThe Government will allow migrants in New Zealand to sponsor their parents to visit and stay here under a new visa rolling...
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Politics
'Don't want war': Jackson on the Labour-Te Pāti Māori relationship
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 1:48pmLabour’s Willie Jackson says Te Pāti Māori needs to compromise and focus on the main issues facing New Zealanders, like health...
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Politics
Seymour loses Oxford debate but lauds its ‘contrast’ to Te Pāti Māori actions
Friday, 6 June 2025, 2:05pmDavid Seymour says the Oxford Union debate on the topic of “no one can be illegal on stolen land” was “great fun” despite...
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National
‘Unacceptable’: Another blistering report blasts Oranga Tamariki practices
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 2:55pmA top government watchdog has blasted Oranga Tamariki’s decision-making in contracting social services, saying the agency’s...
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Politics
'Big distraction': Hipkins admits question that led to c-bomb was 'mistake'
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 2:35pmChris Hipkins admits it was a mistake for Labour to quote a column labelling female politicians offensively. Labour MP Jan...
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Politics
Watch: Luxon on attack as Hipkins claims PM ‘taking money out of women’s pay packets’
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 1:00pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has accused Labour of “outright lies” over claims from the opposition about changes the...
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Politics
Watch: Luxon faces media after top cop resigns, ACT delivers stinging rebuke
Monday, 12 May 2025, 3:56pmThe Prime Minister is expected to face questioning at his weekly post-Cabinet press conference after a top cop resigned and...
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Politics
Former Supreme Court judge refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role
Monday, 12 May 2025, 12:30pmA former New Zealand Supreme Court judge is refusing to engage “in debate” about his appointment to a Hong Kong court, which...
