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![KiwiSaver, private-public partnerships and investment challenges in New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
KiwiSaver, private-public partnerships and investment challenges in New Zealand
New Zealand's investment industry is at an interesting inflection point.
![Agriculture, forestry next in line for red tape slashing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Agriculture, forestry next in line for red tape slashing
Todd McClay is opening Fieldays today, where thousands will head to the Waikato.
![New Zealand on high alert as deadly 'new fentanyl' sweeps Europe/US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
New Zealand on high alert as deadly 'new fentanyl' sweeps Europe/US
Drug safety advocates are increasingly worried nitazenes will infiltrate New Zealand.
!['It's insane': Patient advocate criticises tax cuts as people fundraise for surgeries, cancer treatments](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'It's insane': Patient advocate criticises tax cuts as people fundraise for surgeries, cancer treatments
Budget 2024 did not deliver the much-promised funding for 13 new cancer drugs.
![Sounds murders: Convicted killer Scott Watson's last-ditch effort to plead innocence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Sounds murders: Convicted killer Scott Watson's last-ditch effort to plead innocence
The 1998 murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope remain one of NZ's most talked about cases.
![Debate intensifies over Māori rights and Treaty Principles Bill amid call for a separate Parliament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Debate intensifies over Māori rights and Treaty Principles Bill amid call for a separate Parliament
There has been outrage over the Treaty Principles Bill and cuts to services for Māori.
!['Money doesn't buy happiness': Financial adviser's warning for $43m Lotto draw](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Money doesn't buy happiness': Financial adviser's warning for $43m Lotto draw
A mammoth $43m is up for grabs in tonight's Lotto Powerball.
![As more stores close, what does the future hold for retail?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
As more stores close, what does the future hold for retail?
Smith and Caughey's and Flybuys are the latest victims of an ongoing trend.
![Royal tensions and health woes dampen King’s Birthday holiday for monarchy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Royal tensions and health woes dampen King’s Birthday holiday for monarchy
King's Birthday this year has been overshadowed by royal rifts and health struggles.
![Why are insurance premiums soaring - and is this the start of ‘uninsurable’ properties?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Why are insurance premiums soaring - and is this the start of ‘uninsurable’ properties?
Insurance costs have risen rapidly over the past year and extreme weather is being blamed.
![Half the world's population to vote this year: How that could shape our future](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Half the world's population to vote this year: How that could shape our future
More people will vote in 2024 than in any other year in human history.
![‘A thorn in National’s side’: Which coalition partner is giving Luxon a headache six months in?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
‘A thorn in National’s side’: Which coalition partner is giving Luxon a headache six months in?
Today marks six months since National, Act and NZ First were sworn into power
![Experts urge change in mask use ahead of Covid-19 wave, bird flu threat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Experts urge change in mask use ahead of Covid-19 wave, bird flu threat
One expert wants us to bring in rules on mask use to counter the threat.
![Budget 2024: Can Govt deliver its tax cut promise without borrowing?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Budget 2024: Can Govt deliver its tax cut promise without borrowing?
The coalition Government’s first Budget is out on May 30.
![Explainer: Why thousands are against the Government’s most controversial bill yet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Explainer: Why thousands are against the Government’s most controversial bill yet
One of this Government’s most contentious bills is now before a select committee.
![Explainer: The political tensions behind the violence in New Caledonia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Explainer: The political tensions behind the violence in New Caledonia
One Kiwi currently stuck there said it is a 'scary situation' that has locals worried
![Julian Assange back in court for what could be his final hearing: What you need to know](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Julian Assange back in court for what could be his final hearing: What you need to know
A crucial hearing could set Assange free - or send him straight to the US
![NZ 'always has the potential' for a big quake – so how prepared should we be?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
NZ 'always has the potential' for a big quake – so how prepared should we be?
Modelling has highlighted the impact a catastrophic quake could have on this country.
![Blockout 2024: Why fans are turning on their favourite celebrities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Blockout 2024: Why fans are turning on their favourite celebrities
Celebrities like Kim Kardashian are being targeted in a new online movement.
![Police Minister: New unit to make life 'as miserable as possible' for gang members](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Police Minister: New unit to make life 'as miserable as possible' for gang members
Mark Mitchell said this unit could have helped prevent the recent fatal Ponsonby shooting.
![Right to disconnect: Should our bosses be stopped from calling us after hours?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Right to disconnect: Should our bosses be stopped from calling us after hours?
The 'right to disconnect' movement has grown in recent years.