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In 2019, Sam Somers ran for the Greater Wellington Regional Council. He spent his evenings in town halls listening to residents’ concerns about public transport. As voting day approached it…

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Jun 14, 2025

Leader of the New Zealand First party Winston Peters has ignited a firestorm of criticism following a recent parliamentary debate where he made disparaging remarks about Te Pāti Māori co-leader…

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