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Govt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries
The first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.

Thomas Coughlan: How the Forbes scandal exposed flaws in NZ's security clearance system
Analysis: The Prime Minister is right to be concerned about vetting processes.
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Elliott Smith: The ABs selection questions hanging over Super Rugby playoffs
OPINION: Some All Blacks hopefuls are sidelined as their teams missed the playoffs.

Wayne Brown: These are Auckland's three key areas for economic growth
OPINION: Rate rises have been kept to half the national average, saving $200m.

Senior aide resigns amid allegations of secret recordings with sex workers
The Prime Minister's office learned of the issue only after a media inquiry.

Inside Phil Goff's sacking: Officials sought wife's help to contact him
Texts, emails and phone calls reveal a frenzy of activity set off by Goff's Trump remarks.

Home owners to 'almost certainly' face insurance levy hike – David Seymour
The coverage provided by the Natural Hazards Commission is likely to remain unchanged.
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Millions in taxpayer cash on the line as Govt pushes for Wellington Avatar premiere
Disney stands to gain tens of millions of dollars if one of the films premieres in NZ.

Budget fallout: Labour, National take political hit in latest poll
NZ First, Greens gain as National and Labour fall in latest poll.

Nicola Willis sets aside money for election costings unit
An old proposal to establish a unit to cost election policies has funding.

Collins backs Trump's $300b 'Golden Dome' missile defence plan
Critics warn it may trigger a global arms race and provoke adversaries.

Ex-Rangitoto student is twice in the gun in Trump's war on Harvard
Crimson cofounder explains how Chinese students can be invited to join the Communist Party

Editorial: If you didn't like this Budget, just wait until the superannuation one
OPINION: Only 22% of people thought the Budget was good – start bracing for the next one.