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NZ prime minister Hipkins shrugs off climate criticism

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has made $NZ1.7 billion worth of savings by taking an axe to several of predecessor Jacinda Ardern's policies.

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Why NZ should lower motorway speed limits for SUVs and other high-emission vehicles

By the end of this month, speed limits on more than 2,000 roads across Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland will have been reduced by between 10 and 60 kilometres per hour (km/h). Part of the Auckland Transport (AT) safe speeds programme, the aim is to reduce serious injuries and fatalities.

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Force hooker Fainga'a set to miss start of NZ tour

The Western Force's 21-18 win over Moana has come at a cost with Wallabies hooker Folau Fainga'a suffering a suspected concussion.

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Piha Piranhas devour surf boat prey

Together since they were nippers, the women of the Piha Piranhas are eating up their surf boat rivals on both sides of the Tasman, after almost giving up. They proudly represent their cyclone-devastated village at this weekend's NZ champs, Suzanne McFadden writes.

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NZ's smokefree law will reduce the number of tobacco retailers – here's what people who smoke think of that

New Zealand’s smokefree law, which came into effect in January, introduces several world-first endgame measures, including removing most nicotine from smoked products, disallowing product sales to anyone born on or after January 1 2009, and a major reduction in the number of tobacco retail outlets nationwide (from about 6000 to…

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How to make NZ's tax system fairer

Doing something serious about intergenerational inequalities and poverty requires a far greater focus on wealth as a source of government revenue, writes Louise Delany

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The art of refining crisis skills before there's a crisis

Naomi James came to NZ to head up a loss-making oil refinery. This week she leaves as the CEO of a profitable fuel import terminal operator. She gave her exit interview to Nikki Mandow

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Changing the way NZ moves

Watch video: In the second of our 10-part video series, The Way Forward, Rod Oram looks at big new ideas that can lead our response to climate change.

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Injury-hit Sydney Kings rally to level NBL grand final series against NZ Breakers

Sydney Kings have defied injuries to Xavier Cooks and Derrick Walton Jr to level the NBL grand final series against New Zealand Breakers with an 81-74 win in game two.

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Kings rally to level NBL grand final series against NZ

Despite injuries to Xavier Cooks and Derrick Walton Jr, Sydney have squared the NBL grand final series against New Zealand with an 81-74 win in Auckland.

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The holes in NZ's 'world-class' public sector

Talk of a 'world-class' public sector system in New Zealand falls short of the reality, former politicians and policymakers say.

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Fresh evacuations in Gisborne as NZ's big wet continues

Two regions hardest hit in New Zealand by Cyclone Gabrielle, Hawke's Bay and Gisborne-Tairawhiti, are again under water after fresh flooding.

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‘Must be counted’: NZ’s firm line on incoming Harry Styles

New Zealand has laid down the law to pop mega-star Harry Styles, who is poised to perform a single show in Auckland.

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Harry Styles Needs To Do The Census When He’s In NZ Is He Gonna Say It Feels Like… A Census

"Taking part in the census while touring doesn’t happen to people like me very often."

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Harnessing the power of the period

Two top Kiwi runners are leading the way to help other athletes train to their menstrual cycles, with NZ sports starting to get on board to better understand female health. Kristy Havill writes.

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NZ's nightmare scenario in Ukraine war

With American claims that Beijing is considering whether to arm Russia in its war against Ukraine, there could be significant ripple effects for Kiwi politicians and exporters.

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Family violence on the rise in NZ in wake of Gabrielle

Reports of family violence have surged in regions hard-hit by Cyclone Gabrielle, the New Zealand police commissioner says.

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NZ cities urgently need to become 'spongier' – but system change will be expensive

Two extreme and deadly weather events within the first two months of 2023 have brought the consequences of climate change into sharp focus. Auckland’s January 27 flood is the most expensive weather event in New Zealand insurance history. Cyclone Gabrielle prompted a national state of emergency, only the third time…

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'There can be no future without fishing' – Cawthron science boss

Volker Kuntzsch criticises NZ's meat, dairy and plant-based proteins, saying they're not sustainable like fisheries. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Political shortsightedness exposes NZ to roulette of risk

As the 2023 election draws closer, the University of Otago is getting behind the political spin to critically examine the issues facing Aotearoa. Part one argues this election year is an opportune time for parties to display commitment to building long-term thinking into policies and systems.

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A national security-shaped hole in our political agenda

As we face an unprecedented era of national security challenges, it’s high time we had an open conversation about critical government investment needed to make NZ a safer place to live, says Dr Peter Grace

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Princess Anne caught up in Cyclone Gabrielle in NZ

New Zealand's prime minister has given Princess Anne a tour of the country's emergency management centre during the Cyclone Gabrielle response.

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Cyclone Gabrielle's devastating toll revealed in NZ

As Cyclone Gabrielle moves east into the Pacific, New Zealand rescue teams are working to re-establish links with communities cut off by the storm.

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Afternoon Update: NZ minister condemns climate inaction amid cyclone destruction; interest rates tipped to hit 4.1%; and AI love letters

James Shaw gives furious speech to parliament, linking cyclone to climate change

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A flood of issues to tackle in NZ's emergency management system

It's not just Auckland Council, but the Government that has questions to answer about our emergency systems after recent floods.

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