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Opinion: Why Auckland's local election is neither local nor democratic
22 Sep 2022Opinion - The existence of the "super-city" means Aucklanders are better represented at Parliament than in the council chamber, Grant Duncan writes.
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Personal memories intervene in a farewell like no other
21 Sep 2022First Person - It was hard not to be impressed by the beauty and scale of the ritual and pomp put on by the British this week, writes Corin Dann.
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Covid-19 is not over for disabled people
20 Sep 2022Opinion - Covid-19 remains a hefty risk, particularly to the disabled community - and many are alarmed New Zealand has ended most restriction rules, Chris Ford writes.
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How Queen Elizabeth's deep faith made her 'a witness to the greatest human values'
19 Sep 2022Opinion - The late monarch was a fount of wisdom, continuity and resilience in a turbulent world, former Archbishop of New Zealand Sir David Moxon, writes.
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Uffindell reinstated to National caucus on the back of secret report
19 Sep 2022Power Play - Voters are being asked to take a leap of faith with the return of MP Sam Uffindell to the National Party fold, Political Editor Jane Patterson writes.
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Bledisloe classic: It's not over till it's over
16 Sep 2022Analysis - Breathtaking. That's the best word you could use to describe the All Blacks' thrilling 39-37 win over the Wallabies at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, writes Jamie Wall. Video
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Is New Zealand well prepared for the next Covid wave?
Analysis - While modelling suggests it was time to wind back Covid restrictions, some measures were perhaps scrapped prematurely, Michael Plank and David Welch write.
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Five ways to make NZ's eased Covid response smarter
Analysis - With Covid restrictions eased, it's time to build on that success with a strong, science-informed strategy before the next pandemic arrives, write professors Michael Baker and Nick Wilson.
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Tokenism and te reo Māori: why some things just shouldn’t be translated
15 Sep 2022Analysis - As te reo Māori continues to expand, a conversation must be had around how the language should be used in a way that is culturally, spiritually and contextually appropriate, Carl Mika write…
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How to bring defunct satellites, space junk back to Earth
13 Sep 2022Analysis - An estimated 130 million objects smaller than 1cm and 34,000 larger than 10cm are travelling in orbit at speeds of thousands of kilometres per hour, according to the European Space Agency.
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All Blacks need to get on a win streak
13 Sep 2022Opinion - The All Blacks will have to overcome more than just the Wallabies in Melbourne this week, with a lack of consistency proving to be the greatest obstacle in this year's race for the Rugby… Video
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What to expect from the reign of King Charles III
12 Sep 2022Analysis - The new king had a reputation for meddling when he was Prince of Wales but has recognised that cannot continue in his new role.
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The long road Queen Elizabeth II walked with Aotearoa New Zealand
10 Sep 2022Opinion - The death of Queen Elizabeth II brings to an end a long, complex and remarkable chapter in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand's evolution from colony to independent, bicultural and…
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Is this the bill to make New Zealand's bureaucrats talk like normal people?
8 Sep 2022The Plain Language Bill now before Parliament aims to make clear communication more than just an ideal, write Andreea S Calude and Sam Campbell.
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Was New Zealand’s deployment to Iraq worth it?
5 Sep 2022Opinion - While New Zealand's anti-Isis military deployment may becoming to an end, it is unlikely to be the last Kiwi mission to Iraq, Geoffrey Miller writes.
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Three things the TVNZ-RNZ law change must get right
2 Sep 2022Opinion - With only six days left for submissions to the select committee examining the Aotearoa NZ Public Media Bill, it is becoming clear this crucial piece of legislation has some significant…
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Week in politics: A KiwiSaver disaster the government didn't see coming
Analysis - The government's KiwiSaver tax debacle is 'manna from heaven' for National, while extra checks are made to ensure the cost of living allowance goes to those living here, Peter Wilson writes…
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Feeling that fiscal drag? Why you could be worse off even if your pay has gone up
Analysis - As tax is in the news, what is fiscal drag and why is it back in the minds of government officials fighting inflation?
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Diabetes and Me: 'I had to prioritise myself and my health'
31 Aug 2022Going to the gym got me to the doctor to find out why I didn't feel better. Getting the diagnosis forced me to think about what caring for my body meant, writes Megan Whelan.
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Power Play: KiwiSaver tax dropped like a political hot potato
Power Play - After kicking open the door to tax changes - a major vulnerability for the party - Labour has quickly slammed it shut again, RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson writes.
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Ice Age or moa browsing? Why NZ has so many weird and wiry plants
29 Aug 2022Analysis - Recent genetic research has shed new light on the long-running debate about the evolutionary origins of some of New Zealand's quirkiest plants.
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Plunger, espresso, filter? Bitter coffee doesn't mean 'stronger'
29 Aug 2022Comment - Our choices of brewing method can be cultural, social or practical. But how much do they really impact what's in your cup?
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Govt's Kiwibank move is a bailout in all but name - what are the risks now?
28 Aug 2022The idea that keeping profits in the country automatically creates value for New Zealanders is by no means a given, Martien Lubberink writes.
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Comment: Luxon gives populist right a 'sniff of credibility'
26 Aug 2022While extremist parties have historically struggled at general elections in New Zealand, the political landscape has altered significantly in the past two years, writes Richard Shaw.
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