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Why can’t the All Blacks close out test matches?
22 Sep 2024Bledisloe I gave us the now very familiar story of this All Black side, writes Jamie Wall. How can they fix it? Video
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'Crime wave' puts government's target in doubt
20 Sep 2024Analysis - Crime throws the government's reduction target into doubt and Labour's Chris Hipkins has to deal with a bad poll.
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Are kiwi and moa really immigrants from Australia?
17 Sep 2024New research putting forward the claim is contentious .
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Labour is talking about a wealth tax again - What does that mean?
11 Sep 2024Analysis - Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins recently revealed the party is looking once again at its tax policy, including a possible wealth tax or a "capital income tax".
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What's the verdict on Fred again..'s latest?
15 Sep 2024Review: While Ten Days does uplift the spirit, it may not be the game-changer some anticipated. Video
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Are New Zealanders really 'sick and tired' of cycleways?
Analysis - The transport minister's claim is not backed up by the facts, a survey shows.
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Okay Kaya explores Norwegian roots with quirky new record
15 Sep 2024Review: Okay Kaya continues to captivate with her eclectic and introspective new album, Oh My God - That's So Me. Video
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Could 'slow tourism' be the answer to an overtourism backlash?
10 Sep 2024Analysis - Overtourism isn't just about too many people in one place. It's also about how people travel, Amy Ermann writes.
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The Week in Politics: Seymour's dragon soon to be unleashed
13 Sep 2024Analysis - David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is a step closer to Parliament, and Chris Hipkins' hints his party could go into the next election with a radical tax policy.
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What’s the answer? All Blacks can’t get it going when it counts
8 Sep 2024Analysis - Another loss sees the All Blacks slump to three defeats in their last four games, Jamie Wall tries to understand why.
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Is New Zealand ready for the next big space race?
Analysis - Space has rapidly become more hostile for geopolitical reasons, but what are the threats, and what is New Zealand doing to assess them?
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The ozone hole will keep opening for decades. Here's why it matters
8 Sep 2024At this time of year, as the sun rises over Antarctica, a "hole" opens in Earth's ozone layer - with big impacts for NZ.
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Review: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds soar with new album
8 Sep 2024Wild God arrives as a pleasantly uplifting surprise, in contrast with the sombre and sobering tone of its predecessor, Ghosteen. Video
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Harris-Trump debate takeaways: Dog eating, crowd sizes and abortion battles
11 Sep 2024Analysis - Trump's temper, Harris on abortion and a last-minute Taylor Swift cameo? Here's five quick takeaways from the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
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Last minute gang law change risks making a bad law worse
6 Sep 2024Analysis: While the government has argued the new rules will act as an effective deterrent to gang membership, it is not clear how these laws will stand up.
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Review: Ravyn Lenae delves deep in soulful new album
8 Sep 2024Ravyn Lenae's distinct falsetto and eclectic mix of R&B and pop styles blossom on her new record Bird's Eye. Video
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Just how 'dolphin friendly' is your tin of tuna?
5 Sep 2024Analysis: Labelling on many seafood products sold in New Zealand is so vague it may serve as greenwashing, writes Kathryn Bradbury.
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New pāua species found off remote NZ islands
3 Sep 2024'The pāua that clings to the sea': A new species of abalone found only in waters off Three Kings Islands/Manawatāwhi.
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Is New Zealand pulling its weight on climate change in the Pacific?
Analysis - The question has been left lingering after the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum, with Aotearoa taking a back seat on a climate and disaster resilience fund and a new report pointing the finger.
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Electricity demand will jump as NZ decarbonises - can renewable generation keep up?
This is happening in the face of climate change, higher risk of dry years, and high projected growth in electricity demand, Alan Brent writes.
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US voters speak many languages, but non-English campaigning remains risky
22 Aug 2024Analysis - While languages are inextricably interlinked with identity, they are also becoming a political hot potato, academics say.
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The right to disconnect from work is growing globally. Why is NZ lagging?
21 Aug 2024Analysis - When the time is right, the government should implement rules giving workers a true right to disconnect and privacy outside the workplace, experts say.
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Outdated and imprecise: Why it's time we retired the term 'race relations'
20 Aug 2024Opinion - Used or understood in the wrong way, 'race relations' has the potential to harm social cohesion, increase political polarisation, and distract from the actual policy issues being debated…
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The warning signs that may mean you need to slow down
5 Sep 2024Staying busy all the time has potential long-term health implications says clinical psychologist Karen Nimmo. Audio
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