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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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Football Ferns' historic win scores another goal for all women's sport in NZ
21 Jul 2023Analysis: The opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup in Auckland was a historic moment for women's sport in NZ - and not just because the Football Ferns upset highly ranked Norway.
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Tougher donation limits and funding fixes would make future NZ elections fairer for all
18 Jul 2023Analysis - Big donors are already pouring millions into New Zealand's 2023 election, but new proposals could make it harder for large donations to translate into political influence in future, Lisa…
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Bacteria in wild cockles and watercress put people at growing risk of serious illness
19 Jul 2023Analysis - Traditional harvesting sites, or mahinga kai, continue to be used throughout New Zealand to provide food and to share skills and cultural practices between families and generations.
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What to expect as the Football Ferns step into the World Cup spotlight
17 Jul 2023Explainer - The Football Ferns are hoping for better as they look to shake off indifferent form when the country hosts its biggest sporting event ever in a few days. RNZ takes a look at the star…
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Gloriavale plaintiffs left with 'deep scars', worked under 'punishing conditions', judge says
14 Jul 2023Long read - Raised to be meek and submissive in a world dominated by men, six former Gloriavale women have won an extraordinary legal victory they say vindicates their claims of labour exploitation.
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