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  "path": "/news/national/bill-stopping-climate-lawsuits-passes-first-hurdle-rnz",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-02T09:26:47.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ   \n\n  \n\nRussell Palmer of RNZ\n\nLegislation preventing lawsuits against companies for climate-changing emissions under tort law has passed its first reading in Parliament.",
  "title": "Bill stopping climate lawsuits passes first hurdle"
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