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Wellington council spends $593m to fulfil housing deal with Helen Clark Govt
About 3000 people live in social housing owned by Wellington City Council.
Inside the weekend when Biden decided to withdraw
New York Times: Biden didn't tell most of his staff until a minute before announcement.
A marvellous team-up: Inside the making of a Hollywood hit with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman
NYT: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman on the perks and pitfalls of playing superheroes.
Market close: Takeover news sparks surge in Arvida, The Warehouse share prices
After firing up in the morning the local index fell sharply in the afternoon.
From honour student to the gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump
New York Times: He was a brainy, quiet young man. Then he became a would-be assassin.
Postcard from Paris: Games fever, high security, heatwaves and Parisian chic
There is no escaping the fact that the world’s biggest sporting event is about to start.
NZ law firm predicts legal class actions in wake of Crowdstrike global IT outage chaos
Shareholder claims against unprepared organisations are also a possibility.
Joe Biden resignation: ‘Trump Trade’ bets and market volatility expected
Stiff tariff talk, speculation about Trump 2.0 influence market moves.
150 metres of pipe could cost council $10m to replace
'The materials being considered need to withstand the aggressive corrosive environment.'
Why giant American investor wants to take over Arvida Group for $2b
Sector penalised by rapid increases in interest rates in the past 12 to 18 months - Solly.
Phil Gifford: Midfield maestros give Razor plenty to ponder for Rugby Championship
OPINION: Anton Lienert-Brown and Billy Proctor's efforts against Fiji won't go unnoticed.
In Twisters, storm chasers want to disrupt a tornado. Is that possible?
New York Times: Hollywood meets science in new storm chaser film.
'It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in
'You've got potentially 400 kids sitting on the side of the road next year.'
Biden’s decision sets the stage for unpredictable campaign unlike any in modern times
New York Times: After intense pressure from his party, Biden has ended his campaign.
Power-ranking: Unveiling the best (and worst) Olympic sports
Ahead of the Paris Olympics, we correctly rank 35 sports at the 33rd Games.
Japanese carmakers ‘very scared’ by China’s rapid EV development
Financial Times: Sony-Honda joint venture boss says conservative culture must change.
Google co-founder backs biotech studying psychedelic African shrub
Financial Times: Sergey Brin’s non-profit funds research into using hallucinogen.
Gregor Paul: Why All Blacks can't afford to move Will Jordan to fullback
OPINION: There are specific personnel changes that seem necessary for the All Blacks.
FMA 'considering' two more complaints over Govt bond sales
The regulator says it has received six complaints about market manipulation.
David Lange: You cannot speak of NZ now without my involvement in what it has become
REPRISED: A one-on-one interview with the incomparable David Lange.
Opinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not less
OPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.
'It's all so damn hard': Kiwi families struggling with cost of living - and cost of dying
OPINION: It shouldn't be this expensive to live. It shouldn't be this expensive to die.
Letters: IRD and when businesses go bust; disgruntled diner calls out restaurant portions
OPINION: 'Please hospo, give us a bit more to actually eat, especially vegetables.'
Redress about more than just 'shut-up money': Gang boss on abuse in state care
Black Power leader 'Puks' says damaged whānau deserve more than just 'shut-up money'.
Rob Rattenbury: What is New Zealand’s dress code?
OPINION: What does our dress sense say about us as a country?
Jarrod Gilbert: I went to court. I got schooled.
OPINION: So unusual was this court that I wondered if I was, in fact, on drugs.
I’m Generation Baby Botox: Why we under-thirties say it’s worth it
Times: Why Gen Z are seeking ‘prejuvenation’ cosmetic treatment.
He lost his aviation industry job during Covid, now airports are using his tech
OneReg aims to reduce the operational drag most airlines face.
What's behind the latest power price spike?
NZ wholesale power prices are sharply higher this winter.
Better deals for guests as hotel revenue slides back to where it was five years ago
International recovery not making up for domestic weakness.
What to do if holidaying with new friends gives you anxiety
What to do when you start to dread the entire trip.
The best and worst habits for your teeth
New York Times: Dentists talk charcoal toothpastes, flavoured coffees and more.