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Kiwis versus Ozzies: New Zealand is aiming to break the drought and bring home the Rugby League World Cup.  

Ponga's comeback and potential World Cup glory for the Kiwis - rugby league reaches a boiling point this weekend.

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New Zealand charities are being caught in a perfect storm of rising demand, falling donations and new tax rules acting as a handbrake

Charitable giving has increased - but so has the need. Could the Government's new tax rules put millions of dollars in donations at risk?

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RNZ staff are shell-shocked and gloomy about their futures after budget blow-out revelations that endanger one in six jobs

RNZ's financial mismanagement will see staff numbers slashed - and has given ammunition to critics

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Administration without innovation, and chats about chats. What to expect from politics between now and Christmas.

Without a crisis to battle or a big personality to rally around, the biggest message New Zealanders sent to the government appears to have been, 'we don't care'

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The horse-trading, ministerial positions, policy compromises, and personalities that can make or break a coalition

The election is over, but the biggest political decisions may still lie ahead. Who will negotiate with whom, which parties will join forces, and who will hold the balance of power?

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It's a high powered race for the top job, but the winner will be in charge of an increasingly irrelevant institution

It's sometimes called 'the most impossible position on Earth', but that hasn't stopped a fierce line-up of candidates vying for the job of UN Secretary-General

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What happens in the life of an MP when they suddenly and brutally lose the trappings of office and have to rebuild a career?

When your electorate tells you to go it can come as a gut-punch. The Detail talks to three former politicians about what happens next.

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A tilted playing field means independent book shops are being left trailing behind big retailers when it comes to hot new releases.

Independent bookstores across the country are missing out on launch day stock for the newest global best sellers as they slide down priority shipping lists.

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The East Coast forestry saga continues with a new review that urges action from the Crown

A bitter battle over forestry, slash and accountability has been unfolding in Tairāwhiti. A new independent review spells out what needs to change.

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Why some do, and why some won't join the protests that have now spread through Europe

Tear gas and trashed stores - these New Zealanders have found life in France has come with unexpected extras.

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What happens when the abuse becomes so relentless that high-profile women start asking themselves: Is this worth it?

They put their hands up to lead. They didn't sign up to be abused. Yet the price of public life is getting higher and higher.

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If the Republican Party loses its grip on Congress after the mid-term elections, look for the eye of Trump to be turned on the world

'I think we're deeply lost' - a Republican expert in American strategy says his country has forgotten the importance of principles in foreign policy

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Chris Hipkins says his challenge this election campaign is to be inspiring but also realistic - and those two things are difficult to balance

The Leader of the Opposition says he's dropped the sweeping rhetoric for promises he can keep. How's that going for him?

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While some Kiwi singing stars are shining on the world stage, the grass roots underneath them are withering, with small venues closing and global competition biting

Subsidised big ticket events are performing on New Zealand stages at the expense of small live music venues and new acts

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The Prime Minister says the country isn't divided, and Labour "sucked" in government.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sits down with The Detail to talk all things polls, policies, partners and his personal life, and he doesn't hold back.

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A rare referral by the Criminal Cases Review Commission raises hopes that a woman jailed for injuring her child can clear her name

A development in a child abuse case highlights the near-impossibility of going up against medical professionals in New Zealand

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The world outside America's being urged to build walls to keep mega companies under control, while breaking them down to form new connections

Pulitzer prize winning historian Anne Applebaum says the process of the world restructuring itself around America has begun

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The release next month of the latest in the Grand Theft Auto video game series is set to be the biggest media release in history

Inside the record-breaking hype and fierce controversies surrounding the November release of GTA VI

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As we enter the final fortnight of the election campaign, NZ political parties are still struggling to get out of first gear.

Desperation from both major party leaders sees them throwing everything at the election, 'because of how poorly they are both doing'.

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Homegrown AI tech could propel the country towards our Predator-Free 2050 goal, but only if it becomes cheap enough for local groups to afford it.

New smart devices can track that last sneaky possum, saving hours of time. But the price tag is too high for most conservation groups.

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The link between seabird droppings, eliminating invasive rats, and faster-growing coral reefs

New Zealanders - from Ministers to pest control experts - are in the forefront of helping to save the world's coral reefs from bleaching

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Politicians agree something has to be done about the economic burden of superannuation, but they all have a different spin on how New Zealand can cope

The Detail unpacks election retirement policies as the reality of New Zealand's increasingly costly superannuation beast starts to hit us

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Hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders living overseas are enrolled to vote. But many of them don't feel they've been invited to the party.

Close to two electorates of NZ voters live overseas and are still enrolled at home. Some expat Kiwis want to change the conversation about their participation in our democracy.

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The magnificent yachts parked up at the Auckland's viaduct are more than just nice to look at - they're also good for our boat-related trades

Zen and Koru are two of the flashiest superyachts docked right now, but it's just the start of the season and New Zealand can expect more to come

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From drug money to building sites, how criminals are trying to turn dirty cash into legitimate wealth

How organised crime and dodgy building contractors formed a profitable marriage of convenience.

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'Open conflict and institutional paralysis' - behind the scenes at New Zealand Cricket it's civil war

There's an ambitious plan to revitalise the game, but the decision making has been excruciating, the timeline dubious and the fallout, furious

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New Zealand's space race is on the verge of stepping up another notch, but with big opportunities come growing risks

A potential new spaceport could bring investment and opportunity, but as our dependence on satellites grows, so do the risks of cyberattacks, collisions and conflict in orbit.

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New Zealand's aid contributions outside of the Pacific aren't massive but they're still significant - and the money saves lives

The drop of aid New Zealand sends to Ethiopia is small but significant. Slashing it in order to boost Pharmac's budget will cost lives.

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How Australia and New Zealand face the same issues in a challenging international scene, and where they differ in their approaches

Australia is balancing a path between attracting ire from the Trump regime and retaliation from China - but not saying anything is a risky strategy

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From checking the water pipes to spraying sunscreen on apples, Hawke's Bay farmers are getting ready for a super hot, dry, windy summer

The region that's been through catastrophe after catastrophe is gearing up for what could be months of horribly dry weather

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The Cornell rape allegations - why the case has gone viral and why women worldwide are saying "I'm Jane Doe"

From alleged sexual violence at an American university to a global conversation about consent, masculinity and why women still don't feel safe

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You can find scientific research to back up almost any idea, but telling the difference between fact and fiction is a real art

This is not like the movies where a lone scientist is about to save the world with an idea only they have

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The housing market is all over the place - neither buyers nor sellers seem to be getting anywhere fast

It's supposed to be a buyers' market when it comes to property sales, but buyers are just as unhappy as sellers right now, and investors are taking losses

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The EU is looking at a landmark complaint over New Zealand's alleged climate deal violations.

New Zealand faces its first climate complaint under EU trade rules, but the government rejects claims climate promises have been broken.

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We're living through an extraordinary moment of geopolitical volatility. New Zealand politicians and businesses need to adapt.

Is New Zealand doing enough to make its economy resilient and its businesses competitive as we dodge the bullets of international turmoil?

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With young people making up about a fifth of our daily vaping rates, one expert is worried there hasn't been enough focus on how addictive vapes are.

There are concerns oral nicotine pouches like Zyns will bring the same problems as vaping, as young people look at alternatives for their nicotine hit.

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Five weeks out and nobody can call this election, with the declining major parties tied and minor parties surging.

It's proving a "very, very tight race" for Parliament, so five weeks out, The Detail sits down with two political journalists to look at who is safe, who is vulnerable, and who is set to lose their job.

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As rugby bosses confront a financial crisis, the biggest changes in NZ rugby could be just around the corner.

New Zealand Rugby is facing a financial reckoning - with millions in losses forcing tough decisions about the future of the game. So what gets cut, who pays the price, and can rugby afford to keep doing things the same way?

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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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