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The really big issues we all face – inequality, climate crises, social services, housing and health – get turned into soundbites which suit the professionals not the people

There are useful models to follow, particularly from many European cities where outdoor space is prioritised and urban character is considered in planning decisions, writes Carles Martinez-Almoyna Gual

As New Zealand reviews its surrogacy and adoption laws, Dr Anne Else argues that fertility is another area where we are falling short.

Entain subsidiary sent advertising materials days before TAB partnership was enacted.

Even if the Prime Minister had wanted to act quickly to deal with his transport minister’s conflicts of interest, he couldn’t because he was kept in the dark.

The country's been promised big economic benefits from co-hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup. But do the figures stack up?

Inhabitants of the shakiest part of Aotearoa’s shaky isles are readier than ever for the overdue big one.

War chief Te Peehi Tūroa fought off raiders before – now his descendants vow to fight any hasty sale of the North Island ski fields to corporate raiders. Jonathan Milne reports.

A full, live, digital replica or “twin” of the city’s infrastructure is essential for future decision-making and active public engagement, says a coalition of top Auckland experts. A $1 million city centre pilot is ready for funding. | Content Partnership

Swimmer Chelsey Edwards nearly gave the sport away twice, but with help from a pyschologist and a new training environment she's back competing for NZ

Wage growth and tight labour markets in the US are making it increasingly likely the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in June, some experts say. And at least one local economist is taking our Reserve Bank's statement it is putting rates rises on hold with a pinch of salt.