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The dreaded RMA has finally gone, but its replacement Acts have come in for a slew of criticism, especially from environmentalists.

We've gone from 'you can't' to 'you can' when it comes to development, but the new law changes mean environmental protection is the loser.

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Economist Shamubeel Eaqub recounts how the term 'zombie towns' created an outcry in rural New Zealand. Now, a decade on, he wants to understand if anything has changed in the provinces.

Economist Shamubeel Eaqub finds out what's really going on in heartland New Zealand.

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While New Zealand condemns expansion of settlements on West Bank, it does not join international sanctions.

Israel's ruling coalition faces a tough return to power in October general elections.

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LEGO is making a comeback in New Zealand - just as National makes a push to get Kiwi kids spending less time on screens.

The humble LEGO brick is having a moment, its resurgence coinciding with a government push to get children off their devices.

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They offered their lives for their country, now veterans say they are fighting for support.

They offered their lives for their country - now Kiwi veterans are fighting for support, with one retired soldier saying he nearly took his own life.

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Even the heads of big tech companies are warning we must slow down on rapidly developing AI, before we lose control of it.

An expert says there's a naive and embarrassing lack of political attention being paid to the acceleration of unregulated artificial intelligence.

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The ministry insists the National Library Music Hire service is not being discontinued - but the PSA says change proposals show it's very much under threat.

Musicians from bands, choirs and orchestras are worried a fresh round of public service cuts will mean the disappearance of a much-loved sheet music hire service.

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The supermarket checkout is where the cost-of-living crisis hits hardest, and now it's the target of political parties.

The election fight over your grocery bill.

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An analyst warns a fraying rules-based order threatens countries like NZ.

Political trends a hemisphere away could affect us here.

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It's hoped a new district court role to help children of prisoners, as well as a research project aimed at highlighting their needs, will help change their lives.

The attention on the issue comes in the wake of the Malachi Subecz inquiry, which has been a lightning rod for change.

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What happens when lobbying goes from transparent and legitimate to crossing the line in the corridors of power.

A new report released this morning highlights the pros and cons of vested-interest lobbying and spotlights the lobbied, including current and former ministers, MPs and ministerial staffers.
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This year's election is shaping up to be the sixth consecutive election that fewer young people are enrolling to vote.

Changes to enrolment rules may mean potential voters are left without a voice.

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Construction industry leaders say the government is breaking the chain of trust when it comes to the rigorous testing of building materials

The future of our world-respected building research association is looking shaky with a government move to cut the dedicated levy that funds it

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From wrongly suspended benefits to thousands denied food grants, a string of failures at the Ministry of Social Development proves damaging

MSD's made a litany of mistakes over botched benefit decisions and more, but apologies in contrast are thin on the ground

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As the geopolitical jockeying in the Pacific continues, and America voices concern again over China's influence, the US is being told to step up

The US is being nudged to improve its standing in the Pacific as China muscles in - starting with turning up

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A new study highlights the high use of antibiotics in young children in New Zealand, but one expert points out it's not just an issue in kids

New Zealand ranks fourth in the OECD when it comes to antibiotic prescriptions, but that's not a good thing

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With less than two months to go until the election, The Detail sits down with two political journalists to talk polls, policies and whether the leaders of the big parties will survive

Polls, policies and political pokes - with less than two months to go, the election battle heats up

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A small part of big road project budgets is spent on something beautiful - but under Act, it would take a back seat

Act wants to cut motorway art from road project budgets. Advocates say the effort to save us money will make us poorer

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New Zealand is facing the biggest flu outbreak in a decade putting pressure on our health system

New Zealand is in the grip of Influenza A, and for our most vulnerable it's proving deadly

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Some politicians have managed to weaponise social media for electoral purposes, but experts say if you don't have the deft touch, just stay away 

Politicians who think TikTok is an advertising platform for their party are wasting their time on the platform, say experts

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Humanitarians in war zones are constantly looking at the sky as drones deliver their deadly weapons indiscriminately - in some cases they're targeting aid workers

A Kiwi humanitarian says it's time we re-think the rules of war and have discussions around arming aid workers

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Developer Winton has been at the centre of several controversies, from its fast track applications to a problematic boss and suspension from the stock exchange

A hugely controversial fast-tracked housing development is not the only bump in the road for Winton Land, whose owner is under the spotlight for his behaviour

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Shane Jones' explosive 'medieval slave practices' claims raise questions over exploitation, regulation - and Jones' true intent

Shane Jones has accused the kiwifruit industry of 'medieval slave practices' and called for a review of the laws governing Zespri. But with the industry pushing back, the question is whether this is a genuine systemic problem or provocative political grenade from the coalition partner.

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How to fix your house to avoid those sweltering summer nights 

Now we've changed our homes to keep in the winter warmth, it's time for more modifications as we try to flush out the summer heat

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'This should never have happened' - how warnings about the Mount Maunganui landslide went unheeded, and why no one has been held accountable

Questions remain over failures and accountability in the Mount Maunganui landslide, after a review found the tragedy could have been prevented, had councillors bothered to read commissioned reports

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Every 60 minutes, three New Zealanders develop dementia, and that number is getting worse. The good news - there are things we can do to help avoid it. 

The number of people with dementia in NZ is set to more than double in the next 25 years. Luckily, the medical world is learning more about treatment and prevention.

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The world's nicest people are sick of their southern neighbour's economic bullying, and the Canadian PM is standing firm in his refusal to give in

Canadian PM Mark Carney has gone toe-to-toe with US President Donald Trump, refusing to back down to tariff demands. It's costing Canada, but they're backing Carney anyway.

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Te Pāti Māori's high-stakes strategy could reshape Parliament and decide who governs - or could end the party

In an election where the margins matter, TPM is focusing its campaign strategy on the candidate vote in all seven Māori seats

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The votes of the poor and the working class have traditionally been Labour's, but the party's drift to the centre seems to be leaving that base behind

It's election year and there's a cost-of-living crisis, but the traditional party of the struggling worker has moved to the middle and can't promise a rescue for the poor

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A major international study is uncovering genetic clues that suggest eating disorders aren't simply about food, weight, or control, opening opportunities for prevention and treatment

Behind the devastating reality of eating disorders, scientists are finding clues written into our genes, in a landmark international study that could change treatments

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A recent survey found that disruptive behaviour has gotten worse in classrooms, but teachers say Act's proposal to allow them to use 'reasonable force' isn't the answer 

A majority of secondary teachers say their classroom time is sometimes or often disrupted by bad behaviour, but the PPTA says using physical force won't solve the issue

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New reports expose the devastating human and financial cost of New Zealand's maternal mental health crisis

After his wife's death by suicide, a grieving husband describes a NZ mental health inpatient facility as being 'unfit for his dogs to spend time in, let alone his wife who's just given birth'

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As China and the US vie for power, Southeast Asian countries look to diversify, and that includes new and strengthened ties with New Zealand 

As the great superpowers battle for supremacy, power dynamics in Southeast Asia are shifting - and for New Zealand, that means strengthened partnerships with countries across the SEA region

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It seems like we've been tightening belts forever, but there are signs of hope for many - though not all - sectors in the latest economic numbers

There are small beams of light peeping through for the economy, but don't get excited about a recovery just yet. It's uneven, and not for everyone.

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Running elite sporting competition is an increasingly pricey business, making privatisation of our top codes inevitable

It might not always be the best result for fans, but privatisation of elite sport and the injection of money that follows is becoming more and more inevitable

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Experts warn businesses must keep their eyes wide open when it comes to dealing with China, especially if they're in the tech or space industries 

This year's security threat report names China to an unusual extent, leaving questions around whether the wording might provoke our 'complicated but important' trading partner

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New Zealand is a nation of small businesses, but their owners don't feel their political heft is equal to that scale

Small businesses say they don't want handouts - but they do want stability, both economically and in government policy

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These are drones far removed from the little spinny craft you might see hovering above a park - and they can do so much more

A manufacturer believes local companies are more than capable of filling orders for New Zealand's defence drones

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More than three years of war in Sudan has led to the world's worst humanitarian crisis - and perhaps the most ignored

It's been called 'the forgotten war' but a journalist just back from Sudan says we should be calling it 'neglected' instead

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Luxon made it through yet another leadership coup, but with National divided, the polls shifting, and a new kingmaker emerging, the question is whether he can survive until election day

Luxon has survived, Penk is gone, and now National reels after a week of political chaos that's threatened to reshape New Zealand's election

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The reasons to eat insects, whether nanny states make us healthier, and why smart people make dumb money decisions are some of the talks on offer at this year's Raising the Bar event

For the tenth year, Auckland University is taking learning outside of the lecture hall and into the pub with its Raising the Bar series

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Kiwi Anne Bulley promised herself she would go meet her Syrian colleagues in person when it was safe enough. After 13 years of waiting, she finally made it.

While the world's attention has moved on from the war in Syria, the humanitarian crisis continues, but Kiwi Anne Bulley says, 'they are daring to hope again'

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Know your rights - or you could be one of those New Zealanders who collectively lose tens of millions by refusing to complain

It's estimated $55 million goes down the drain every year as Kiwis fail to ask for their money back when things go wrong

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A gathering in Auckland of business and tech experts raises some awkward questions over our embrace of artifical intelligence

Critical thinkers and change-makers looked at the impact of artificial intelligence on New Zealand communities when they gathered in Auckland

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Trump's gift to China, and the 'unenviable position' it leaves for New Zealand

With China and the US vying for status as the major world superpower, New Zealand is caught walking a careful line

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Communities are seeing red over the law giving the green light to faster development and city sprawl where there's no infrastructure in place

In theory, giving developers the power to build more houses, more quickly is great - but the reality is more complicated

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The number of school dropouts in New Zealand is staggering, and for those 10,000-plus teens, there's a life-long cost 

The post-school landscape is bleak for many school leavers because of high youth unemployment, but it's even worse for those who leave without qualifications

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An Infometrics report on the value of TikTok to the New Zealand economy didn't pass the sniff test for many who got it in their inbox 

An Infometrics report on TikTok attributes a staggering value to the app's contribution to our economy. Experts have doubts.

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The Commonwealth Games were smaller and cheaper than planned, and hosted across the world from their original location - and could be a blueprint for future events 

The glory days of the Commonwealth Games may be behind us, but the Glasgow games showed a scaled-back version is a viable option

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Former PM Helen Clark says New Zealand is drifting and only long-term thinking can change course

Less than 100 days out from the next election, Helen Clark tells The Detail that New Zealand needs less clickbait politics and more long-term thinking

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Trump has put a 12.5 percent tariff on about 70 percent of NZ exports to the US, and this one looks more likely to stick

The 'Liberation Day' tariffs were struck down earlier this year, but Trump is back with a new round of tariffs, and experts say these look more legally sound

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Patients dying in waiting rooms, cockroaches in showers, and IT failures are the tip of the iceberg as NZ's public health system reaches breaking point

From waiting room tragedies to crumbling hospital buildings, NZ's health system is on 'a slow descent into crisis'

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A new report estimates that the New Zealand op shop industry reinvests $78 million back into communities

Charities across the country have come together to lay out what a difference op shops make for communities

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In a few short years our young men have become radicalised online, and initiated into a world where women are the enemy

A constant drip-fed diet of woman-hating propaganda has become the norm for young men from a cross-section of society

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Australia's 501 deportees say they feel like refugees when they arrive on New Zealand soil. But we're getting better at helping them adapt.

The flow of Australian 501 deportees isn't likely to stop any time soon, but some of the early arrivals are doing their best to help those who follow them

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One backed the rugby, the other protested - 45 years after Kiwi brothers took opposing sides, they reflect on the Springbok tour

One country, one family, one defining divide: two brothers reflect on the Springbok tour that changed New Zealand

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As China tries to gain a military foothold in the Pacific, Australia is fighting back with creative diplomacy, and NZ is joining in

Fears of Chinese expansion have both New Zealand and Australia ramping up their diplomatic efforts across the Pacific

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Tracks in the Waitakere Ranges are gradually reopening as they're rebuilt to minimise the spread of kauri dieback. The experience is not the same - but for some, it's better.

As the manicured paths reopen, some hardened trampers complain that dieback is not only killing kauri, but also adventure

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Political parties across the spectrum want to see more solar panels on people's roofs, but there's a hitch

Solar power is having its moment in the sun, with National, Labour, and the Greens all making campaign promises to help make solar panels more accessible

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Two experts say both education and legislation would help a situation which is rapidly coming to a racist and threatening head around Auckland's shorelines

Conservation, anger, and racism converge on Auckland beaches as rockpools are stripped of marine life

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'The human body just can't' - as the world heats up, so does sport, and athletes, fans, and workers are being pushed beyond their limits

For some athletes, it's become simply too hot to compete, as climate change forces sport to rethink the rules

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Inside the story of Waerenga-a-Hika - a forgotten war, generations of trauma, and a history finally being told

The six-day battle changed Gisborne forever, but many New Zealanders are only now learning its story - and the cost of forgetting

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped up a short but historic visit to cement our free trade deal. Here's a look at the ways he's changing India, and what he might want from NZ.

New Zealanders may have caught a brief glimpse of him during his 48-hour visit last week, but Modi's visit has longer lasting implications

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All Whites legend Rory Fallon gives his verdict on the best, worst and biggest talking points of the World Cup ahead of Monday's final

Football royalty Rory Fallon reflects on the World Cup, the All Whites and why football needs less VAR, drinks breaks and on-field diving

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Wellington has become a city of gold-plated report writing, and very little action

With a new tunnel at the bottom of the priority list, cancellation of the main street's beautification programme, and costly reports seeking answers, Wellington's not moving

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Animal lovers welcome plans for a law that criminalises coercive control using pets, but an expert in domestic abuse law isn't so sure it will work

The Act party wants to criminalise coercive control using pets, but one expert questions why only this type of abuse is being singled out for attention

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The government's made a sport of bashing councils for overspending, but a new tourism plan acknowledges that they're about more than just rubbish, roads, and water

Local bodies welcome a substantial plan for tourism that clearly lays out whose job it is to do what, including attracting visitors into towns through events

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The 'callous, cruel, ultra-violent' man linked to one of New Zealand's most infamous murders has now had his conviction overturned

James Wilson was convicted of the Red Fox Tavern murder, but has now had his conviction quashed

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With H5N1 now in Australia, New Zealand's biosecurity systems, poultry producers and conservation teams are preparing for its arrival on our shores 

The bird flu has landed in Australia, and there are fears it's now ready for take-off to New Zealand

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There's an unpalatable solution proposed to combat illicit tobacco and the violent behaviour that comes with it - reduce the tax on legal cigarettes 

Some experts are blaming excessive excise tax for making legal cigarettes so expensive that it's opened the door for illicit tobacco

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The ball is in Netball New Zealand's court as players and staff wait for word on the future of the ANZ Premiership

Last year's Silver Ferns coaching saga and recent board changes may have been another roadblock to locking in the ANZ Premiership

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The Government says it's protecting the future of disability support, while critics say it's taking away workers' rights and letting itself off the hook

The disability community has largely reacted to the bill with outrage, with one advocate saying the Government is shutting people down 'in the cruellest and most perverse way'

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Doctors would rather you walk through their door with a niggle about chest pains than not be seen and have a worse outcome

When you hear of apparently fit and healthy people dropping dead from a medical event, that's often the first symptom they've had of cardiac disease

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New Zealand has exemptions and special conditions for refugees depending on the political mood and what country they're fleeing. NGOs says it's time for some consistency.

Nations are pulling up the drawbridge to refugees at a time when their needs are more urgent than ever

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After months of allegations, from the top down, trust in New Zealand Police is beginning to crack

With scandal after scandal, senior officers under scrutiny, and more police before the courts, The Detail looks at what's happening inside the force

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It's July, school holidays are around the corner, and the slopes are brown - but ski field operators are optimistic

Global warming has long threatened the ski industry, but operators around the country are pumping big money into their fields

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Today's contestants in the 38-year-old competition are not only creating original songs, they're coming up with new genres of music

While live music venues call crisis, teenage musicians are finding ways to reach international audiences

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Motorcycles make up a disproportionate number of ACC's injury costs, but motorcyclists say that's because cars are hitting them - so they shouldn't have to pay the price

Without the injunction, ACC levies are set to rise for motorcycle riders from Wednesday. Bikers are angry, calling it 'victim blaming' and at odds with the purpose of the scheme.

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How film productions by YouTubers are out-performing Hollywood blockbusters 

Megastars and big budgets are no longer necessarily the recipe for film success, with YouTube creators building up huge audiences and moving into cinemas

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With the cost of living climbing, loyalty programmes are one way we're trying to save money - but they come at a cost

In a cost of living crisis, loyalty programmes are a welcome way to save a few dollars. But there's no such thing as a free lunch.

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It will be a numbers game this election, which could be decided by strategy, not just votes

Strategic deals, tactical votes and coalition maths shape political elections, and Kiwi MPs are playing a game of political chess after the ultimate manoeuvre in the UK

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Nelson Tasman is one region with two councils, with one mayor happy to follow the government's amalgamation mandate, and the other flatly refusing

As the deadline for council amalgamation looms, councils across the country are making plans - or steadfastly refusing to

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It's a global report painting a picture of a utopian future where climate change is tackled and we're all richer, written by respected economists and backed by 200 researchers. So why is being described as 'dreamland'?

Taxing billionaires, solving the energy crisis, working fewer hours and being happy with what we've got - it's the recipe for future success, according to a new report on global justice

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Why politicians are still obsessed with winning over just four percent of New Zealanders 

The rural vote has become one of the fiercest battlegrounds of Election 2026, despite farming no longer being the backbone of the country's economy

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From World War II air raid shelters to a buried stream, Auckland's CBD has a fascinating underground history

Aucklanders are getting ready to head underground with the opening of the City Rail Link ... but trains aren't the first invisible infrastructure under the city

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A seasoned Kiwi guide says Nepal's fight for the bottom of the mountaineering market is one of the reasons why the bodies continue to pile up on Everest 

The rise in influencer behaviour has stretched literally to the top of the world - with social media gurus looking for the cheapest, but not always the safest, ways up Everest

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More than $30 million was written off for the failed project, but that may not be the true cost of this saga

Millions of dollars have been wasted and the integrity of public servants called into question over an Immigration New Zealand tech upgrade that went badly wrong

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Fare Game: the policy that could save commuters hundreds and cost taxpayers millions 

As Kiwis continue to wince at the petrol pump, Labour has swooped in, offering a cheaper ride. But the maths doesn't add up.

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A peace deal in the Middle East and a huge government loan on the horizon doesn't mean crisis over for our struggling airlines

There may well be hope today that fuel lines will flow again soon, but regional airlines say their tail of problems is longer than just a couple of weeks

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Psychiatrists say the lack of data on the most pressing shortages, and absence of comprehensive planning, make new funding look piecemeal

Any investment in mental health is welcome, say psychiatrists - but they're concerned the government's $100 million worth of solutions is unlikely to fix current problems, and may create new ones

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Millions of young men, including Kiwis, are chasing facial and body perfection. But some are paying a heavy price.

Boys as young as 10 are being drawn into a global social media trend promising the perfect face, body and life, but psychologists warn that looksmaxxing is leaving many trapped in a dangerous cycle of insecurity, obsession and impossible standards

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A former chief ombudsman threatened to ask NZ's top law office to prosecute our health service. It's just one example of why he thinks the OIA needs to be reformed. 

A former chief ombudsman says many agencies are 'making a mountain out of a molehill' in their responses - or lack of response - to Official Information Act requests, and it's time the Act sees reform

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The 'less polished version' of Winston Peters could be the next Prime Minister of Australia, with One Nation topping the polls

Love her or loathe her, political survivor Pauline Hanson is rising again, winning a new generation of voters and topping the polls

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A new report spells out just how serious a toll AI is taking on the environment, but some experts say actually, New Zealand could be the right place to develop AI infrastructure 

A damning UN report spells out the dire consequences of Artificial Intelligence on the environment, but it's not all bad news

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The US Secretary of War put NZ's defence spending in the spotlight last week, calling us 'freeloaders', and forcing a conversation about how much we spend and whether our government can justify it

The New Zealand Defence Force was one of the big winners in this year's budget, but the US Secretary of War says it's still not cutting it, calling NZ 'freeloaders'

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Auckland's hidden threat: Scientist warns that an active fault line in our biggest city could generate a magnitude 6.8 earthquake

Auckland residents are told they should be "alert but not alarmed" after the discovery of faultlines beneath the city's streets

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A developing nation on the front line of climate change effects is being bashed with other major issues, including a fall off in tourism and the effects of the Iran war

Sharon Brettkelly goes to Sri Lanka for a holiday - and finds a nation struggling with the effects of multiple world events outside its control

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The All Whites squad for this year's football World Cup is being described as our best ever - in spite of a horrendous loss for the first-up friendly

The All Whites are in North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and their campaign is about more than just Tim Payne

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In spite of optimism that it can face down a raft of current headwinds, small breweries say the issues facing their businesses now are terrifying

Hospitality-related headwinds aren't the only issue for craft breweries. They're facing uncertain futures in everything from CO2 supplies to keg leasing arrangements.

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