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‘Utterly astounding’: Govt pays DoC $20m from higher tourist tax, keeps bigger slice
It's taken eight months to hear how the Govt will use extra IVL money to increase funding
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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
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Sport
Alex Powell: Where does Lawson stand with Red Bull as Hadjar continues to shine?
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Phil Gifford: Tavatavanawai must be an All Black, despite Highlanders' failure
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Woodman-Wickliffe on babies, books, broadcasting and King’s Birthday honour
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The professor who’s found a cure for couples who don’t have sex
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French producer woos Hollywood with epic that inspired Game of Thrones
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King Charles: He's a good fellow but not jolly
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National
Ex-England rugby captain: Why girls are walking away from sport
OPINION: Bias, cost and access still limit many girls’ chances to play sport.
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World
‘Are the bricks evil?’: In a village built for Nazis, darkness lingers
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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
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Travel
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Crime
Gang patch ban: Police reveal how many charges, patches seized
Police say gangs have largely complied, reducing public fear and intimidation.
Jared Savage: Who are the top cop contenders to replace Jevon McSkimming?
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From prison to professor: Lance Ryan’s journey highlights reintegration gaps
OPINION: I was banned for life from directing and served over eight years in prison.
Education
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: Government must do better with school lunches
OPINION: If we're going to spend millions on them, then we need to do them properly.
Tech Insider: Jamie Beaton's message for students caught in Trump's war on Harvard
PLUS: A Beehive tilt for the Crimson boss? TIN man looks for gold.
Health
Peter Simunovich: Mental health support at work is not optional
OPINION: Businesses invested in mental health during the pandemic but many are regressing.
Letters: Happy to have seen Charles go from a baby to King
OPINION: King Charles has shown dignity and resilience.
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Visual clutter can disrupt your living room and your brain.
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Opinion
Alex Powell: Where does Lawson stand with Red Bull as Hadjar continues to shine?
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Peter Simunovich: Mental health support at work is not optional
OPINION: Businesses invested in mental health during the pandemic but many are regressing.
Phil Gifford: Tavatavanawai must be an All Black, despite Highlanders' failure
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