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Is a name inherited from a Dutch province still appropriate?
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The return of competition is posing a few challenges for Air NZ.
Home detention for rape: Is NZ's justice system failing victims?
New Zealand's approach to sentencing has come under the spotlight again.
Where does Queen's death leave Harry and Meghan?
Plus: Which Royal will Charles keep on the outside?
'A lot more baggage': The challenge ahead for King Charles
King Charles III will be measured against the long legacy of his mother.
Covid blunder: Should Govt apologise to women at centre of Northland lockdown?
Businesswomen had their reputations tarnished by false allegations.
Ikea, Costco, Versace: Big international brands eyeing Kiwi wallets - but which will survive?
Surviving in New Zealand's small market is easier said than done.
'Crash test dummy': How much could NZ house prices drop?
Economists are using Aotearoa as a test case.
Michael Baker: Traffic light framework has outlived its usefulness
A top epidemiologist says it's time to move on from the traffic light system.
Woeful Warriors: Why is this team so bad - and why do fans stay loyal?
The Warriors have had another NRL season to forget.
The powerful Auckland landlord holding fate of events sector in its hands
How a 120-year-old land deal is threatening the future of many fan favourite events.
KiwiSaver kerfuffle: How a PR disaster blew up Govt's major tax plans
Savings lost in coming decades will equate to more than half the size of NZ's 2022 GDP.
Who will lead NZ's cities? The importance of this year's local elections
New Zealand's local leadership is set for a shakeup.
As cost of living rises, are unions due for a comeback?
Workers are taking to the streets to demand better conditions.
Overbudget and underfunded - the many potholes in the Govt's transport plans
Cutting the cost of fuel is set to have lasting impacts on major transport projects
Bully or savvy politician: Is Trevor Mallard the best person for the Irish job?
Retiring Speaker Trevor Mallard has a complicated legacy.
How much NZ taxpayers have paid for new Lord of the Rings series
Is New Zealand getting a good enough return on its massive movie investments?
How much it will cost to repair Nelson damage - and why the bill could become even bigger
Natural disasters are becoming more common thanks to climate change.
Parliament protest: The dangerous ideas motivating the protesters
This protest is not about Covid-19, says a researcher on disinformation.
Lotto winner hit by 'tsunami' of people wanting money - how to avoid pitfalls
A bestselling personal finance author's simple strategy to avoid financial ruin.
David Seymour on Uffindell, Sharma scandals - and National coalition talks
Seymour also tells On the Tiles what Act wants from a National coalition.
Ram raid threat: Is it time for harsher punishments and law changes?
Knee-jerk policies rarely address the root of the problem, criminology expert says.
The Front Page: Double whammy hits first-home buyers
Negative equity and rising rates illustrate the pressure on first-home buyers.
NZ's low literacy rate is bad news for the economy
Literacy and numeracy are fundamental in terms of getting people into the workforce.
'Ambitious' but 'deluded': Uffindell and Sharma mess shows the risk of first-term MPs
The names Sam Uffindell and Gaurav Sharma weren't familiar to many before this week.
Convenience or curse: Is Uber's '$1.2b impact' worth it for NZ?
Uber is undoubtedly convenient - but at what cost?
History repeating itself - new Diana doco with eerie similarities to Harry and Meghan
A new documentary unsurfaces old footage to offer a modern insight on a 25-year-old story.
Forget the All Blacks - these are the sports stars that need our support
Many of NZ's sporting heroes don't have the resources they need to succeed.
Kiwis on benefit: Are some of us really too lazy to work?
Welfare has again become a hot-button political issue.
Kiwi journalist in Ukraine: 'No one expects peace anytime soon'
The news cycle in the West might be moving on, but the struggle continues.
'It's hard to breathe': As Europe burns, is NZ ready for wildfire season?
A senior firefighter is concerned Aotearoa isn't ready for what's coming.
Battle royale: Heather du Plessis-Allan v Simon Wilson on the chaos of 2022
Simon Wilson and Heather du Plessis-Allan don't agree on much.
Battle for Auckland: How dirty will mayoral election get?
The Auckland mayoral race is on a knife edge.