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‘National shame’: Children’s Minister on rising child violence and deaths
Child hospitalisations from assault in 2024 hit a ten-year high.

Destiny Church protests reignite debate on charitable tax exemptions
Over 28,000 charities in NZ earn more than $21 billion annually.

NZ health crisis deepens with trio of top-level resignations
The resignations are the latest hits to a crisis-ridden health system.

The truth about homelessness: What NZ’s rising numbers reveal
Around 43,500 people were homeless in March 2023, about 0.9% of the population.

Betting monopoly: TAB would be sole online betting operator for NZ sports under proposal
It comes as TAB NZ's operator, Entain, faces investigations in Australia.

Why US anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment is a warning for New Zealand
US anti-trans laws rise under Trump administration, sparking concerns.

‘Big old headache’: David Seymour’s impact on Govt unity
The coalition is losing ground, according to the latest polls.

NZ-Cook Islands tensions over China deal could lead to ‘divorce’, expert warns
The Cook Islands PM is accused of bypassing NZ on the islands' China deal discussions.

How NZ plans to replicate Ireland's success in foreign investment
A global investment summit will be held next month for key fund managers.

NZ opens doors to digital nomads amid tourism push
New Zealand joins 66 countries offering visas for digital nomads.

‘Shortsighted’: Jones' mining plan draws mixed reactions
Critics say the plan is environmentally reckless and favours mining interests.

Why economic growth is central to NZ’s future under Luxon
Prime Minister Luxon emphasised 'growth' 31 times in his 2025 speech.

AI innovation or imitation: DeepSeek’s disruptive claim under scrutiny
DeepSeek claims its AI emulates ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost.

Charter schools, structured learning and new lunches: What’s changing for schools this year
Charter schools are reopening, with seven new schools set to open this term.

Meta ends fact-checking; whistleblower warns NZ lawmakers
Facebook is ending third-party fact-checking, moving to user-driven Community Notes.

DuVal, Ikea and construction woes: The property stories to watch in 2025
Some think the tough lending landscape and unpaid tax bills will be the major themes.

Golriz Ghahraman case highlights Auror's role in retail surveillance
Auror covers 90% of NZ retail, linking stores like supermarkets and big box outlets.

Economy’s year ahead: NZ ready to roll out red carpet for foreign investment in 2025
A renewed focus on economic growth, innovation and investment this year.

As the political year kicks off - what are the key events to watch out for?
Plenty of issues are set to dominate central and local politics in 2025.

‘A game of billiards’: What four years of Trump means for NZ
Trump's return could bring confusion for small countries like New Zealand.

Which minister could be next to go after Luxon’s reshuffle?
One Minister survived demotion this time but could be challenged by National's rising star