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Futures market pricing points to lower wholesale prices in the years ahead.
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'Hypocritical': Consultant being paid to investigate Wellington's long tunnel
It comes after National promised to end Labour’s 'gravy train' of consultant spending.
Letters: Teachers’ academic qualifications; partisan public servants
OPINION: 'It is hard to see how knowledge can be successfully passed to children.'
Rob Rattenbury: Dublin Street bridge deserves preserving
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Jarrod Gilbert: How the National Gang Unit can make an impact
OPINION: Real success will only come from deliberate, surgical engagement.
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Kiwibank hikes term deposit rate - will other banks follow?
Kiwibank's revised one-year term deposit offering surpasses the 6 per cent mark.
Inside a $2 billion pay-equity debacle
The union says many care and support workers are back to square one.
Kendall Langston: Why Kiwi businesses need to stop ignoring young people
OPINION: Having the knowledge and skills to lead young people will bring many benefits.
Havelock North ratepayer could pay $700 annually for public transport they don't use
Nearly one-fifth of Greg Reynolds' proposed rates are for public transport he doesn't get.
Ex-Files: I'm worried my children will be impacted by ex's bad behaviour
OPINION: I would like to be on good terms with him but he is difficult to engage with.
Darcy Ungaro: Your money’s worth with cycles and superstition
Opinion: Can our net wealth really change with the weather?
Alcohol guide: Risks, benefits and its effect on your brain
Kiwis regularly exceed the recommended alcohol guidelines. What does this mean for health?
David Seymour: Many strands to my blended ancestry
OPINION: On being Māori, the Treaty, the tribunal and tribulations.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Te Pāti Māori's ridiculous behaviour towards Karen Chhour
OPINION: There's a deeply troubling idea at the heart of TPM's comments.
Shane Te Pou: Will the Budget give young people a reason to stay in NZ?
OPINION: More than 1000 Kiwis a week are packing their bags. Who can blame them?
Five things you never knew these Kiwi food staples could do
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Letters: Balancing safety with the joy of sport; why Kiwis head to Australia
OPINION: 'Sport offers camaraderie that can last a lifetime.'
Get off the road: Powerful e-scooters used illegally; users call for law change
E-scooter imports have soared yet riders may be unaware they are using them illegally.
Why consultants for Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray say pair should be allowed home helipad
The couple have been planning to build a helicopter pad on their place since late 2021.
Editorial: Is Auckland safe?
OPINION: Business owners say that crime is 'getting out of hand in the CBD'.
Liam Dann: Never mind the numbers, what's the Budget vibe going to be?
OPINION: A Budget preview that ignores the numbers and looks at the vibe of the thing.
'If you're unwell, give up your licence' – Gun law change may have unintended consequences
'People are avoiding going to the doctor' – is that the right outcome for public safety?
Diana Clement: Tips for teaching your teens not to spend
OPINION: Every child and young adult is different with money.
'Surcharge swindle': Are you getting ripped off when you tap-and-go?
The good news is that two possible fixes are in the works.
Muscles in knots? Here’s how to loosen them up
NY Times: Knots don’t cause permanent damage but can cause chronic pain if left untreated.
Mongrel Mob killer probed for allegedly posting photo of victim’s body online days before trial
Police believe the disturbing image was 'clearly meant to intimidate' witnesses.
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Greg Bruce puts Booking.com's new AI trip planner through its paces. Spoiler: It's bad.
Graeme Hart and family celebrate Australian heiress’ graduation in NY
Cartier Lee graduated from NYU with an MBA in fashion and luxury.
Retirement cancelled: What it's like to be 50, single and raising two grandkids
Kelly should be enjoying her empty nest. Instead, she's starting all over again.
How Matt Heath went from shock jock to self-help guru
Shock jock, bumbling TV idiot and punisher Matt Heath has written a self-help book? WTF?