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Why making NZ's security threat assessment public is the right move
12 Aug 2023Opinion - The release of the threat assessment by the SIS is the final piece in a defence and security puzzle that marks a genuine shift towards more open and public discussion, Alexander Gillespie wr…
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Week in Politics: Tunnel plans and cellphone bans
11 Aug 2023Analysis - Labour's tunnel proposal for Auckland Harbour, National's policy to ban cellphones in schools and the latest poll shows New Zealand First over the 5 percent threshold.
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'Number 8 wire' days for NZ's defence force are over
11 Aug 2023Opinion - New Zealanders have been put on notice that defence and security are among the bigger challenges the country faces this century, John Moremon writes.
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From doghouse to Dally M chat: Warriors close in on remarkable finals
10 Aug 2023The Warriors are looking good for a top four finish for the first time since 2007, and Shaun Johnson is being touted as a possible Dally M medalist.
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The biggest of all hospital passes?
Analysis: A big shake-up in how hospitals are built allows for private sector investment, but just how - and how much - remains in question.
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NZ's first national security strategy a 'turning point'
5 Aug 2023Opinion - New Zealand now faces a very different and rapidly changing world. Business as usual is no longer considered an option, Alexander Gillespie writes.
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Counting the wrong sheep: Why trouble sleeping is about more than just individual habits
3 Aug 2023Internationally, there's a growing body of research showing sleep is often shaped by a person's social and economic circumstances, write Mary Breheny and Rosie Gibson.
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Game on: Political parties solidify allegiances as election beckons
3 Aug 2023Analysis - It's all still to play for in the countdown to the October election, but the trend for the governing Labour Party is only heading one way - and that is down.
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How to read the political polls
3 Aug 2023Analysis: Poll results are often used to project the makeup of Parliament, here's what you need to know about them.
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Does National's transport plan add up?
Analysis - The old joke about "just one more lane" being all that's needed to solve traffic congestion has been heard a few times since the National Party released its transport policy this week.
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What does 'infanticide' mean in NZ law?
1 Aug 2023Since homicide trials often have a high profile, public understanding of precise legal terms is important, writes law professor Kris Gledhill.
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Trails of pain from failed businesses: IRD could minimise damage
Opinion - IRD is doing less to share information about failing businesses than tax agencies in other countries, and could do more to protect New Zealanders, Lisa Marriott writes.
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Review: Bic Runga performs Beautiful Collision start to finish to sold-out audience
29 Jul 2023Hoping to get some summer road trip vibes in the middle of winter, Katie Fitzgerald headed along to Bic Runga's Auckland Town Hall concert.
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Oppenheimer’s warning lives on: Treaties fail to stop a new arms race
29 Jul 2023Analysis - The 'father of the atomic bomb' always despaired about the nuclear arms race triggered by his creation - so have his fears been realised?
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Review: Lizzo performs in Auckland - a proposal, pounamu and Te Pāti Māori
With bedazzling outfits and an inclusive and positive message the four-time Grammy winning pop, rap, and flute-playing sensation Lizzo has blessed Auckland with a stunning show.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's endgame for NZ
26 Jul 2023Opinion - As the US Secretary of State and Australian PM visit, it seems inevitable that NZ's potential role in the AUKUS defence pact will be up for discussion in closed-door meetings, Geoffrey…
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New Zealand needs ministry of the ocean to oversee its marine policy
26 Jul 2023Analysis - The recent failure of the proposed Kermadec ocean sanctuary is a striking reminder of the need for leadership around New Zealand's ocean policies.
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Mediawatch: Kiri Allan's resignation sparks another at RNZ
A board member at RNZ appointed less than a month ago quit this week after making public comments on Kiri Allan's downfall and criticising media coverage of it. Audio
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Review: Loyle Carner's contagiously groovy raps enthral Auckland audience
31 Jul 2023Jazz and rap collided on stage as Loyle Carner shared an intimate and soulful performance with a packed Auckland Town Hall last night, writes Jordan Dunn.
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Bledisloe bloodbath: Statement win by the All Blacks
30 Jul 2023Opinion - The Australians found out the hard way just how much it means to the All Blacks to chase that mythical perfect performance, writes Jamie Wall. Video
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Climate extremes make NZ's supply chains highly vulnerable - it's time to rethink how we grow and ship food
Opinion - Increasingly noticeable gaps on grocery shelves are being caused by disruption to food supply chains by natural disasters and the impact of climate change, Alan Renwick writes.
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Week in Politics: Kiri Allan's out, wealth tax keeps haunting Hipkins
28 Jul 2023The political implications of Kiri Allan's downfall, David Parker gives up revenue and National says Labour's tax policy includes removing GST from fruit and vegetables, and it isn't denied.
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The future of money is digital – but NZ needs a careful framework to prevent the pitfalls of cryptocurrency
Analysis - New Zealand's central bank is preparing for a future that includes the mainstream use of cryptocurrency.
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Week in Politics: Labour strikes back: Who's soft on crime now?
21 Jul 2023Analysis - "Soft on crime" taunts finally get a response from Labour, National's Christopher Luxon puts his foot in his mouth, and a poll shows Labour's support hasn't collapsed.
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