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Kurt Bayer reports on a stoic group who refuse to leave ‘paradise’.
The China Tightrope: Unpacking NZ's relationship with our biggest trading partner
A new book takes a deep dive into New Zealand's relationship with China.
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Fonterra has taken a small stake in US biotech company Pendulum.
Dame Jacinda Ardern set to sign record $1m-plus book deal
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The Government doesn’t have deep-enough pockets to fill the infrastructure black hole.
Auckland Light Rail shifts up a gear
ALR will help underpin growth, greater productivity and economic prosperity.
Infrastructure Report: Priorities for big projects
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A stronger business voice at the table needed
Investors will arrive to improve the country’s liveability if the conditions are right.
An alliance to spearhead cyclone recovery effort
Downer aims to build back smarter in Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.
Infrastructure Report: Planning for future weather events will require a different approach
The concepts of resilience and sustainability are key priorities.
Nick Leggett: The importance of sustainability
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Editorial: Restive China-US relations
Opinion: Our editorial on military posturing during diplomatic talks in Singapore.
Four storeys high: The biggest waves recorded around NZ this year
A "one-in-3000 year" wave near Napier has been among the biggest recorded.
Why Dame Jacinda was 'in two minds' about accepting honour
The self-described republican accepted it as 'a way to say thank you' to supporters.
Dame Jacinda Ardern, Sir Wayne Smith, Queen Camilla lead Honours list
More than 180 honoured, including former PM, All Blacks coach, investigative journalist.
Editorial: The importance of paying attention and voting
With elections, people need to make informed choices and take part.
Tragic milestone: NZ on verge of reporting 3000th Covid-19 death
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Solo travel: Top tips from a man who's seen every mishap imaginable
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NZ and Japan’s defence cooperation strengthened
It comes amid growing concerns about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
'Fight of our lives': Climate scientist ‘optimistic and pessimistic’ about future
James Renwick's new book delivers "future forecast" for NZ, but there's time to change it.
The world's longest bar: For once, the bar is longer than the queue
Take a seat (there are 202) and the bartender (17 in total) will be with you soon.
Editorial: Vapes - the panacea that became the problem
Opinion: Our editorial on the unfettered rise of a tobacco prevention measure.
Duel of the AI chatbots: Why did the All Blacks cross the road?
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Enjoy local kai, arty strolls and rooftop bars with a weekend staycation.
Kiwi starving in Bali jail nightmare after 'drug scam', son calls for help
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‘Wanted to be a good wife’: Woman sentenced for suicide pact after husband’s death
A letter warning their electricity was being disconnected sparked a plan to die together.
Australians, Brits to get free prescriptions in NZ
NZ has reciprocal health agreements with the UK and Oz, National not impressed.
One of NZ’s biggest quakes of the year just struck - but no-one felt it
Magnitude 5.9 event struck in little-studied, regularly-active southern subduction zone.
Editorial: Little progress in tit-for-tat politics
Opinion: Our editorial on Labour and National sparring for the attention of votes.