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China's Foreign Minister visits New Zealand.
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The podcast this week celebrates its second anniversary.
Expert: NZ can't ignore the threat of far-right, ultra nationalists
“The white supremacist, ultra-nationalists are much more of a threat in this country."
'Grab bag of random Facebook comments': Swarbrick slams Govt's priorities
"It’s not a vision I think many of us can buy into."
'You expect more control': Palace criticised after Kate's photo scandal
The scandal has highlighted how easy it is to manipulate photos.
Interest deductibility explained: Is it a tax cut for landlords?
Mortgage interest deductibility is being restored for residential investment properties.
TVNZ cuts to leave a 'vacuum in our national conversation'
Is the end of Sunday the final nail in the coffin for NZ long-form broadcast journalism?
The $2 billion digital 'ram raids': Inside the scams - fraudsters targeting your money
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Transport plan signals higher fees and fines - are voters going to object?
'Let's get real here. The coffers of bare, the forecasts are for deficits and deficits'.
Public sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departments
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‘Massive moment’: Michael McGrath’s family emotional after killer sentenced
McGrath’s body and the firearm used to kill him have never been found.
Is private school in New Zealand really worth it?
While one school costs more than $30k per year, its roll was at an 'all-time high'.
'Sobering': A tough year ahead for homeowners but could NZ get lucky?
The OCR has been held at 5.5 per cent with no real indication of relief any time soon.
Sydney double murder sparks Police backlash, tensions ahead of Mardi Gras
New South Wales Police faced calls not to march in the LGBTQIA+ celebration.
'That’s the legacy': Huge turnout across divide expected for Efeso Collins' funeral
The councillor, mayoral candidate and MP had a big impact on South Auckland youth.
Newshub closure 'dark day' for NZ media - is there a future for privately-run news?
Media Insider Shayne Currie warns of a risk of a government-owned, media plurality.
Optimism or concern? Govt earns mixed response for plans for health sector
Decisions around the Māori Health Authority and smokefree laws have caused concern
Summer's ending - what does autumn weather have in store for NZ?
"We can expect periods of subtropical rainfall coming in."
NZ’s missing people: When does a disappearance become a homicide inquiry?
NZ has only had three cases of someone being convicted of murder without a body.
Fears Putin could soon order full mobilisation as war hits two-year mark
Putin’s re-election next month could further inflame the conflict.
Where does Grant Robertson’s exit leave Labour?
Grant Robertson's experience is a huge loss but Barbara Edmonds is no shrinking violet.
Why humans, more than rising temperatures, are NZ's biggest cause of fires
New Zealand's fire risk comes more from people than from climate change.
'NZ’s way behind': Why we can't afford for our population to keep growing this fast
Our population soared in 2023 - can NZ keep up with that growth?
'Violence is violence': Are our international custody laws putting people at risk?
The Hague Convention is commonly used when one parent flees a country with their kids.
Building blues: Why Fletcher Building isn't alone in construction concerns
“A lot of the failures in the building sector are still being blamed on Covid.”
Auckland's rail chaos: Why overheated tracks are a national worry
Aucklanders were shocked earlier this week by heat-related cancellations.
Sports preview: Will Razor's new ABs get a new stadium?
Stadiums, Olympics and a new All Blacks coach will dominate the sporting chat this year.
Why Biden and Trump's memories are under the spotlight ahead of the US election
The US presidential race will likely be between two forgetful old men.
Wayne Brown’s frustration: Fuel tax gone, AT repeating mistakes
Auckland's mayor is facing a new set of troubles, including a pedestrian crossing saga.
What drives Taylor Swift's superstardom - and is she still untouchable?
"She sort of taps into some past version of you."
'Obsessed with things no one cares about': Is Govt distracted from its main priorities?
Smoking has been an issue for the Government - but did anyone ask them to focus on it?
King 'frustrated' by cancer diagnosis: 'Put the brakes on so many plans'
'He started hitting the ground running. He’s desperate to get around the Commonwealth.'
Tory Whanau, Green MPs, and a National government. So what’s the plan for Wellington?
Money is drying up for the transformation Tory Whanau campaigned on.