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The first leader’s debate didn’t reach any great heights but those directly involved will not be unhappy with the outcome. Mark Jennings gives his thoughts on debate night - round one.

A classic poem from the superstar of Aoetaroa poetry, in a powerful new anthology of Māori writing

Televised debate reveals more similarities than differences between the two Chrises and shed very little new light on what makes the pair tick. Political editor Jo Moir was in the audience.

It seems there is a cosy cartel among political parties: don’t ask to see our spreadsheets, and we won’t ask to see yours. But if it is just back-of-the-envelope stuff – or wishful thinking – we need to know, says Tim Hazledine

Rejecting EVs as a silver bullet, Toyota takes an inside line with the speedy acquisition of a ride share business and big Ezi Car Rentals firm. Jonathan Milne reports.

With relentless reports complete with daily footage of stolen cars being driven through shop fronts and brazen smash and grabs on vape stores, jewellers and dairies, youth crime became an issue politicians could not ignore. So what did policy makers come up with, what do the experts say, and what exactly…

The case will test the value of recreation in conservation decision-making, reports Andrew Bevin

KiwiRail's $22 billion plan can't stand in isolation from other 'mega-projects' like moving the port, the second harbour crossing and Auckland Light Rail. Jonathan Milne reports.

Christchurch Airport says it's premature to try and stop a new airport that's only just having the groundwork laid; but Tarras locals know what they don't want.

Act is convinced its deputy leader, Brooke van Velden, can win the Tāmaki seat but a lot of things will have to go right for her to beat the National incumbent, writes Liam Hehir

Recovery after a disaster requires collaboration. This is not something we see in an election campaign. In fact, we see the opposite, writes Lianne Dalziel