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National Park name change gets traction after 100 years

The New Zealand Geographic Board is starting public consultation to rename the town Waimarino, reports Andrew Bevin

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Party pledges won't fix science funding sinkhole

Political parties are united about increasing our research and development capabilities to help our international competitiveness. So, asks Nicola Gaston, why are science election policies fragmented or non-existent?

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Bigger fish to fry than beneficiaries at job interviews in their pyjamas

Benefit sanctions like those announced by National, and limiting benefit entitlement as announced by NZ First, do nothing more than supercharge the shame of recipients, says Holly Bennett

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This week's bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias

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The Invisible Killer: New Zealand's air pollution crisis

Special Report: Air pollution is behind one in every 10 deaths in New Zealand, shattering our self-perception as a clean, green nation. What are we going to do about it?

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Co-governance explained and defined – by politicians

Co-governance has been a hot button issue this election year but what does it actually mean?

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Would I lie to you? No

'Minor' party leaders quizzed at TVNZ debate on issues ranging from coalition building to lying

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Winston's wishes: what NZ First is campaigning on

At NZ First's campaign launch back in July, leader Winston Peters said the election “must be about the economy” but there was a clear indication race-based discussion and policy would feature heavily.

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Defining Issues: Three major climate questions for next govt

In this first part of a three part series, political parties spoke to Newsroom about their approaches to adaptation, the next climate plan and farm emissions.

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Carbon, cows and the conundrum of pine

is Tairāwhiti locked into a political deal made in Wellington that will eventually destroy it? Aaron Smale continues a series on the slow destruction of Tairāwhiti.

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A leaf out of John McCain's playbook

Chris Eichbaum argues Chrstopher Luxon could do with a dose of John McCain-style leadership and integrity

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Luxon aims for the stars

A Minister for Space and an outer space-themed school prize are among the latest suite of National policies aimed at giving some rocket fuel to the aerospace industry

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Ranfurly Shield: Give it to the Heartland

Hawkes Bay's players don't deserve the Ranfurly Shield. NZ Rugby should give it to teams who could show it and its history and adoring fans some respect, writes Adam Julian

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Good day/bad day: You had one job!

From small to smaller, from high to higher, we assess the performance of the leaders on Campaign Trail 2023 – and discover it's all music to the ears of one leader-in-waiting.

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Hope and false hope for Alzheimer's sufferers

Scientists have worked out how brain cells die in Alzheimer's disease, but there's caution over starting the celebrations just yet.

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But where are you really from?

A Chinese New Zealander's novel searches for identity in a country where whakapapa is foundational.

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Chrises, it's a crisis, so get cracking

Climate delay and climate defeatism are just the latest manifestations of out-and-out climate denial, and they’re both morally reprehensible, writes Sir Jonathon Porritt

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Luxon warns supporters election is no 'done deal'

The National Party leader spent a day touring the West Coast, talking up the tightness of the election and taking questions on public service cuts, reports Marc Daalder

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Waitaki teen unfazed by nappy taunts

As one of the youngest people running in the election, Ethan Reille is having to put up with some childish rhetoric.

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Policies with teeth: where the parties stand on dental care

The political will to plug the dental gap in healthcare seems higher than ever – but will it be enough to get these dental policies over the line?

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For Luxon it's better the devil you (claim not to) know

Although Luxon has already shown he is sufficiently desperate for power to contemplate a deal with NZ First, those dreaming he might work with the Greens are likely to be disappointed, writes Peter Dunne

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Nursing school fears extended purgatory

Regulatory approval for a new nursing diploma is proving hard to get, reports Andrew Bevin

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Cost of living is the No 1 issue 'with a bullet'; tackling it will win the election

Climate, crime, health and education? Fuggedaboutit. For voters, cost of living is bigger than Covid – hell, it's bigger than Jesus. So tackling inflation will win the election. Jonathan Milne investigates.

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Personal and confidential: Performance Review for CM Luxon

How has Christopher Luxon the businessman adapted to political campaigning? Here's Luxon's party leadership assessed, in the style of an executive performance review.

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Tāmaki: When two tribes go to war

A knife-edge poll result in the previously rock-solid National seat of Tāmaki sets the scene for a debate with a distinct lack of camaraderie between the two allies of the right. Tim Murphy was in the room.

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