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National's diplomatic fossil fuel problem

If National is seen as taking New Zealand two steps backwards for every step in the right direction, it will face increasing pressure at diplomatic summits.

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Revolutions in farming and food must inspire Fonterra farmers to move faster

Talking to dairy farmers after the co-op announced new on-farm emissions targets at its AGM in Methven, Rod Oram describes the fear that climate action triggers for many.

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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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Libraries fight to survive under tight council budgets

When councils cut their budgets, it's always libraries that have the spotlight put on them. As staff hours and numbers are cut, librarians are overcoming their reluctance to whisper about the value of their services.

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Nauru drops out of Pacific leaders retreat

Hopes were high going into this year's retreat that the division of the past two years between Micronesia and the rest of the forum had been put to rest but that isn't the case.

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Vanuatu urges National not to restart offshore oil and gas

Vanuatu's outspoken Climate Change Minister, Ralph Regenvanu, has called on the incoming government not to reverse the ban on offshore oil and gas exploration.

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National Party donors cleared as SFO case crumbles

All charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office over political donations to National and Labour in a milestone case have now been quashed - leaving just one defendant guilty of lying to the SFO.

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Fonterra's new goals to cut farm emissions still lag its biggest customers

The dairy co-op could offer incentives to its farmer suppliers to meet new intensity targets for greenhouse gas emissions reductions, writes Rod Oram.

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Courts will give Māori timeouts to sort differences over marine title

A senior court devises a way to stop disputes between hapū being legally fatal to their chances of being recognised for marine rights over the same shores and waters. Tim Murphy reports.

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Fast5 Fern's hard challenge

As Mystics midcourter Tayla Earle prepares for this weekend's Fast5 World Series, she has a new mental sharpness after completing a 75-day challenge followed by thousands of fans.

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Migrants and change of government drive sharp forecast rise in house prices

The nascent return of first home buyers is set to be snuffed out by 'horribly unaffordable' house prices. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Book of the Week: Of course Māori got here first

A reissued 1938 classic smashes racist notions that Māori were not the first people to settle Aotearoa

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Commissioners reject big Mackenzie Basin solar farm

Ecological significance trumps clean energy in decision over large-scale solar

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Power gentailers' dominance helps consign 300,000 people to energy hardship – report

Independent panel chair says the Commerce Commission should investigate a lack of competition, driving up electricity prices and leaving children sick and unable to attend school. Jonathan Milne reports.

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A sea change for Auckland’s event schedule

The council-controlled organisation in charge of events in Auckland hopes to make waves with a new yearly month-long ocean festival, reports Matthew Scott

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The real election winners and losers

The last three years of single party majority government were an aberration, and as business-as-usual resumes many on the left will lament Labour’s failure to govern decisively, writes Peter Dunne

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Incomplete science deals blow to Ārepa

Ārepa, a Kiwi health drink with some unique ingredients, has been making a splash. But after it promised too much in its marketing, it's been slapped down by food authorities.

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Slow coalition talks stifle NZ's voice at Pacific forum

At a time when the Pacific is the focus of increasing geopolitical pressures and tensions, New Zealand is unable to speak with a clear, authoritative voice, writes Marc Daalder

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A new way to release equity for retirees

Homeowners can release equity from their property by selling a portion to a retirement fund and paying it back in instalments while remaining in their home

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Shadow of COP28 climate summit looms over Pacific Islands Forum

NZ's representatives at the leaders' meeting in Cook Islands will be somewhat hamstrung by the lack of a new government.

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University underfunding is compounded by their greater corporatisation

The university sector has many pressing issues but it looks unlikely the incoming government is going to give it any priority, which is a problem because universities are the drivers of significant social and economic change, writes Ananish Chaudhury

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Why are we waiting?

A long wait for special votes, lengthy coalition negotiations – is our MMP electoral system slow and cumbersome, or fair and democratic?

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The rise and rise of women's sport

Almost a third more Kiwi eyeballs were glued to women’s sport in the past year, proving the worth of hosting three World Cups in NZ. But how do sports maintain the momentum? Suzanne McFadden reports.

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Why we should learn Queensland floods lesson, if we can't learn our own

The Operation Queenslander approach born from the 2011 floods in Australia could help with the rebuilding, recovery and reconnection of disaster-affected communities here.

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The strange case of the first Māori author

David Ballantyne wrote the Great New Zealand Novel in 1968 but is seldom recognised as a Māori author published long before Hone Tuwhare and Witi Ihimaera

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