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A short history of doing sweet FA on bank innovation

It’s not just the upcoming ComCom banking inquiry; three announcements in the past month are intended to nudge NZ towards more competitive, more innovative, consumer-focussed banking system. But it’s taken far too long, and there’s a long way to go.

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Life under the shadow of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts

A government bail-out will keep the skifields open this winter, but businesses have been living with a question mark over Ruapehu's long-term future for months.

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Māori justice experts warn against scrapping cultural report funding

Leading Māori criminal justice minds argue there is value in cultural reports that assist judges when sentencing offenders in court but admit those who produce them could be better regulated.

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A stroke of luck for rowing mum duo

Olympic silver medallists Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors are making their 'mum-back' together, pairing up to row at the world champs with new babies in tow. It’s been a voyage of discovery – for both the mums and the sport – so far, Suzanne McFadden discovers.

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PM not expecting repeat of Mahuta 'haranguing' in China

Chris Hipkins will be in full diplomat-mode for his first face-to-face with China's President Xi after a reportedly robust meeting between their respective foreign ministers earlier this year.

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Why NZ’s support of China’s climate change engagement makes sense

China is the world’s largest producer of solar and wind energy components. The PM's visit is a chance not just to discuss what we can sell to China, but also to secure supplies for our transitioning economy, argues Alistair Crozier

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Dramatic youth-led US climate trial spurs Kiwi campaigners

An historic environmental court case brought by 16 young plaintiffs has just ended in Montana. It will have global ramifications, NZ climate change campaigners say

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Exotic tree crops established for carbon credits 'morally corrupt'

There is no evidence exotic tree monocultures will continue to sequester CO2 at high rates beyond the first few decades of their life, argues David Norton

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Native trees skittled for firewood

Native bush that conservationists alleged had been cleared for farmland was felled because it overhung a road and the law says the only use for it is as firewood.

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Iwi joins bidding war for Ruapehu

Central Government has given the ski field liquidators a $5m lifeline.

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MediaRoom: Stuff restructures, RNZ inquirers get to work

MediaRoom column: Senior journalism roles and some big names are at risk as Stuff consults on a restructure. And RNZ's high-powered external inquiry looks for problems

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An unexpected political alignment on law and order

On offender rehabilitation Labour has taken a first step, and National a bigger one – it's a chance for the parties to put their votes where their mouths are, writes Jonathan Milne

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Where is she now? Vilimaina Davu

When rules on players switching between countries were flexible, NZ was lucky to attract netball defender Vilimaina Davu from Fiji. She rewarded her new home country greatly, writes Adam Julian.

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National learns lesson from 'boot camps' with new policy

National's new criminal sentencing policy offers up longer sentences for offenders, better rehabilitation and more cash for victims.

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The low Māori and Pasifika survival rates for breast cancer

A new report based on data gathered over 20 years on more than 30,000 women reveals improvements, but also shows persistent disparities for Māori and Pasifika women. Aaron Smale reports.

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Life, death, and dazzling literature at Shortland St

On the writing genius powering NZ's classic soap opera to new heights

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Cuts and job losses at Auckland Transport ‘across the board’

Auckland Transport’s executives say there are “no easy choices” in what services get the chop in the face of funding constraints

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A tale of two gang towns

A huge Mongrel Mob tangi in Ōpōtiki has thrown up some stark contrasts in the way different towns deal with gangs.

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Academics investigate bias in our Chinese-language media

Analysis: An opinion piece appeared to contain emotionally-charged calls to side with China on criticism of human rights abuses, and a front-page article encouraged readers to vote for a candidate.

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More Waka Kotahi plans go off track as year comes to an end

One out of every five goals the Transport Agency wanted to achieve by the end of the year won't be met as it grapples with further reduced revenue and project delays

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Immigration isn't driving inflation, new report concludes

Business and investing: Hawkish central banks keep investors on edge; ERoad takeover offer sends share price rocketing; Bitcoin arises from its slumber. Andrew Patterson reports.

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Jetstar offers to meet with Commerce Commission to discuss booking fees

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Law change will tell you when your data is sold

Cabinet has approved a change to strengthen privacy laws, which will bring New Zealand closer in line with the European Union's stringent requirements.

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The healthy way to nurture what is already there in the community

Much of what I see among those delivering our health services is joyful and positive. Especially in the 'primary sector', says Rob Campbell

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Hipkins' first big diplomatic test meeting Xi

China’s locked doors have swung wide open in recent months with President Xi Jinping welcoming world leaders after years of isolation. Chris Hipkins makes the trip to the Great Hall of the People on Tuesday, in what will be the biggest test yet of his diplomacy skills

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