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The issue of crime has dominated headlines for the last 12 months.
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The ferries connecting the North Island with the South Island have faced myriad problems.
Confidence gap: The common mistake holding women back in the workforce
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$900 mortgage hike: How much pain are we in for and when will rates come down?
New Zealand is in for a massive mortgage shock, and renters won't be immune.
The Front Page podcast: Slash crisis - how did we allow forestry to get us into this sticky mess?
Critics have long expressed concern about the impact of waste from the forestry sector.
'Not a classic social media balls up': What can Govt and executives learn from the Rob Campbell saga?
The Government chose to act fast once Campbell's co-governance comments spread
Radio star reveals the best thing about being a father to girls
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‘Cuts are cuts’: Why the next Auckland Budget could shape the city for years
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Summer ruined as rain records broken – how much more can our cities handle?
Rainfall records have been smashed across the North Island.
‘Gives you more than voting’: Data expert on why completing the census matters
The census is critical tool in holding the government to account.
'More blood yet to be shed': Kiwi war journalist on how Ukraine war could end
Kiwi journalist Tom Mutch has been reporting on the conflict since the beginning.
'Stink reputation': Mum's visa fight highlights growing Immigration problems
Massive worker shortages have led to calls for more migrant workers to be allowed in NZ.
March Madness returns: Why is Auckland’s traffic so terrible – and is there any way out?
March Madness has hit commuters early, and with a vengeance.
‘We are now a mud flat’: The East Coast devastation and the long road to recovery
Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc on the East Coast.
‘Too big for petty, partisan politics’: Can NZ’s politicians actually work together on climate change?
We asked climate change minister whether the cyclone chaos has changed attitudes.
‘My family is in there’: Endless heartbreak as Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll exceeds 41,000
World Vision programme director gives insight into gargantuan unfolding crisis.
Sponge cities: Could this approach help NZ weather climate change?
An expert in urban planning says we need to change the way we think about cities.
72 hours of hell – how Cyclone Gabrielle shook the North Island
Cyclone Gabrielle lived up to its forecast as the worst storm this century.
How Gabrielle's fury has exposed flaws in our major cities
This chaotic season must lead to change.
Cliff dwellers: What does the future hold for NZ’s homes on the edge?
The appeal of having a vista overlooking the city can come at cost.
Cyclone Gabrielle: What to expect and how to prepare
North Islanders have been warned to be ready for the worst.
Increasing by $1b a year: The superannuation battle facing NZ
The eligibility age for NZ's pension has been stuck at 65 for two decades.
Health sector under pressure: Is NZ getting value for its $30 billion budget?
The healthcare sector has been calling out for more staff and funding for years.
Capital Gains Tax: Why it failed - and could it rise from the dead?
A CGT might be politically unpopular, but experts believe the idea still has merit.
'Could ignite something we've never seen before': Are politicians playing with fire over co-governance?
Co-governance has become a political lightning rod.
National vs Labour: Can Luxon overcome his trust issues to beat Hipkins?
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has high levels of trust among the voting public.
'Complete abdication of responsibility’: Swarbrick on the flood warning signs politicians ignored for years
Political inertia has long slowed down progress in Auckland.
Back in full force: Pride festival returns amid growing culture wars
The Pride Festival returns amid new challenges for the rainbow community.
The C-word: Why the ‘Cindy’ moniker is so demeaning
This is about more than a five-letter word.
Four world cups to come: Will any NZ team secure glory?
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Barry Soper on the past PM who most reminds him of Ardern
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'No bodies, no motive': Paul Henry on Sounds murders - my regrets for not speaking out earlier
Broadcaster dipped his toe back into the media world to express his frustration.
Chopper danger: Why do helicopters seem so accident-prone?
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