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Hospitals and councils must sweat the big stuff, says infrastructure chief

The Infrastructure Commission boss tells mayors that existing public buildings, roads and water networks need better information and better investment – rather than just succumbing to the allure of glamorous new projects. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Emergency resilience and infrastructure are two sides of same battered coin

As the country's mayors meet for their big Local Government NZ conference in Christchurch, the quake-stricken city's former mayor warns of a renewed failure to align resilient infrastructure and robust emergency management.

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Resource management red tape for fish farms to stay

New national direction under the RMA for marine aquaculture won't come any time soon, with the Ministry for Primary Industries cancelling a planned consultation.

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When a graphic warning is not enough

Should the media be self-censoring its court reporting of the Dickason triple murder trial as the gory details unfold?

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'Ultra-convenient' groceries come at a cost

Countdown's new business Milkrun sells groceries at a considerable premium

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For Paula, for Kevin

A farewell for Paula Harris, and a farewell to Kevin Ireland, by two poets

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Our leafy oases shouldn’t be reserved for the privileged

We need to prioritise green spaces for those who need them the most – those without their own backyard and living in more dense and deprived neighbourhoods, says Dr I-Ting Chuang

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Surprise decision restores Climate Commission's legitimacy

The Government unexpectedly announced on Tuesday evening that it would follow the Climate Change Commission's advice on the country's carbon market.

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PM under pressure without Opposition's help

On Monday the end of Kiri Allan’s political career brought MPs, staff, and journalists to a standstill, and 'tragic' was used repeatedly to describe her job loss. By Tuesday Allan was a political football in an urgent debate.

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Football Ferns: Win, loss, and now a must-succeed

The Philippines take their turn to make history in the World Cup, harrying the Football Ferns to a shock defeat and making next Sunday's match everything to play for

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Fire at controversial Kāinga Ora site ‘suspicious’

An east Auckland housing development that had the local community fired up has been branded as ‘suspicious’ by investigators.

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Climate optimist loses faith in oil and gas industry

When Costa Rican diplomat Christiana Figueres says she no longer believes the oil and gas industry will do the right thing around climate change, it’s a big deal, including in New Zealand. Ditto when Al Gore says the same thing.

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Line in the sand between locals and miners

It’s David v Goliath round two – and back to the cake stalls – for a West Coast community trying to stop a sand-mining venture on the Barrytown Flats.

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Until women’s lives matter

If the Auckland gunman's violence towards his partner had been taken as seriously as if it had been against a stranger, last week's victims would likely have gone home safely to their families. Carrie Leonetti asks why we treat 'domestics' differently.

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A sporting empire starts to crumble

Victoria's decision to pull out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a budget blowout shines light on the huge amount of money it takes for these sporting extravaganzas.

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Victoria University politics betting site gets temporary reprieve

A decision on the future of Victoria University’s political betting site PredictIt remains in the balance as the Fifth Circuit court agrees to allow it to keep trading for a bit longer.

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Former Black Fern: 'This jersey was never mine to keep'

Eloise Blackwell may no longer be a Black Fern but she is still keeping the rugby flame alive successfully for her club and Auckland, Maryke Elgoran writes.

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Three grocery suppliers cautioned for price-fixing, forcing online store's closure

The Commerce Commission has formally warned three groceries suppliers for demanding a small online store charge more than supermarkets. Its next step is fines of up to $10m. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Dutch elections a litmus test for centrist politics in Europe

The shock resignation of the Dutch PM after the coalition government fell apart over migration policy calls into question the Netherlands' usually pragmatic and conciliatory politics

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A brief history of Pip Adam

An appreciation of the great Wellington novelist

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Where to draw the line on MPs' mental health

Christopher Luxon wants a new threshold for ministers with mental health problems to be able to return to work – clearance from a clinician.

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Ginny Andersen becomes Justice Minister after Allan resigns

Kiri Allan's ministerial portfolios have been reallocated, with Police Minister Ginny Andersen picking up Justice and Kieran McAnulty taking the Regional Development role.

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From the 'top of her game' to tragic downfall

Chris Hipkins summed up the tragic downfall of his Justice Minister describing her as ‘an incredibly talented person who clearly has been battling some demons and has not won that battle’.

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Labour's car crash of an election campaign

The time taken by Kiri Allan to consider her political future will be brief, the outcome inevitable. She won't be the only Labour MP contemplating her future, argues Jonathan Milne.

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Kiri Allan quits after driving, resisting officer charges

Troubled justice minister involved in car crash in Wellington and minor breach of breath alcohol

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