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Stuart Nash controversy continues

07:19 am on 31 March 2023

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The saga surrounding Labour minister Stuart Nash continues - with the government now being accused of a cover-up.

Nash's ministerial career was ended after it was revealed he explicitly discussed his disappointment about a Cabinet decision -- and the position taken by other ministers -- in an email to donors.

That broke Cabinet rules, but now it's been revealed he withheld that email in response to an OIA request from a reporter - on highly questionable grounds.

National is accusing Nash of breaking the law, and wants the Ombudsman to investigate.

Here's political editor Jane Patterson.