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Inconsistencies costing lives in port businesses

The port sector has relatively few health and safety standards,

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Govt considering North Island pumped hydro scheme

Energy Minister Megan Woods met with iwi in Ruapehu to discuss the potential of a massive pumped hydroelectric scheme affecting their rohe.

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Why assessing literacy and numeracy is not so simple

Given both the varying life experiences of students, how can we do our best to make sure literacy and numeracy assessments are fair and valid for all?

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Maurice Williamson, back on the Razor Gang

A self-described 'lunatic geek' now in charge of cutting spending at the country's biggest council is ruffling bureaucratic feathers

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Sailing with Esk Valley behind her

Before heading to SailGP Lyttelton, top sailor Liv Mackay returned home to the devastated Esk Valley to help with the clean-up. And she knows she'll have her community behind her on the water this weekend.

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Nash's poor judgment only half the story

The Prime Minister has acted swiftly to get Stuart Nash out of the police portfolio, but he’s only dealt with half the problem, writes political editor Jo Moir

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Regional council admits it’s been flying blind on Rakaia

Evidence filed in the Environment Court confirms there’s been scant monitoring of a protected river

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Literature's woke psychosis

An essay lamenting identity politics and conformist morality in contemporary writing

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What $500m could do for climate and cost of living

There's an opportunity to push through climate policies in the guise of inflation-busting ones, but that may not address the growing gap between our climate action and our climate targets.

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Cracks in the system: stronger protections needed for our drinking water

The nitrate contamination of Waimate’s drinking water source is a chance for the new drinking water regulator to defend drinking water sources and public health. But its public statements suggest it may be adopting a hands-off approach

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Smile and the world smiles with you (unless your teeth are less than pearly white)

There are thousands of people damaged not only by the poor state of their teeth, but also by our attitudes towards them, says Jo Cribb

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Amid fears for small players, big banks agree to a competition inquiry

Is NZ developing a two-tier banking system? There’s concern smaller savings institutions may be placed at greater risk, if customers follow Americans' flight to big banks this week. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Surprise spinner locked in Hinds' sights

Promising young cricketer Flora Devonshire has had a summer to remember - touring India for NZ, and called into the Central Hinds for the Super Smash season. And it's her new spin bowling talent that has everyone talking, Aiden McLaughlin writes.

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Taxicab regulators ‘asleep at the wheel’ over rogue cabbies

An industry body says it’s had to “regulate the regulators” in response to a plague of independent taxi drivers happy to ask for extortionate fares

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Aukus alliance 'won't shut out NZ' - US official

A senior American official offers reassurances, while a Kiwi expert warns we may be left on the sidelines.

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The questions over government contractors and consultants

Government spending on consultants and contractors is back in the news - but what are they actually paid to do?

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Accelerated depreciation key to boosting manufacturing: EMA

The Government should introduce accelerated depreciation for manufacturing technology in this year’s Budget, if it wants to kick-start manufacturing businesses’ investment in advanced equipment and boost productivity. That’s the message from Employers and Manufacturers Association boss Brett O’Riley.

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Care funding crises hit both ends of life

Government funding models are pushing companies providing care for both the young and the old into crisis mode; leaders warn staff shortages will force more facilities to close

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NZ fund's $6m exposure to bank collapse amplifies calls for local protection

Marlin Global holds shares that may now be worthless in the New York-based Signature Bank, shut down by US regulators as they try to prevent a widening bank crisis. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Parent power can save our schools

The Ministry of Education seems to prefer dumbing down assessment tests to taking the action required to improve learning. But there are community mechanisms school boards can use, says Dr Michael Johnston

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Silicosis: How engineered stone is killing tradies

Engineered stone is a kitchen and bathroom designer's dream - but it can come with a heavy cost for people working with it.

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The real problem is consultants' influence, not their cost

Consultants are integral to policy development and delivery and though they make significant profits from public spending, they perform important work, write Associate Profs Russell Prince, Tom Baker and Nicolas Lewis

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Govt purge: Contractor law reform dumped

Michael Wood’s ambition to bring about long-overdue reform to address a glaring power imbalance in the workplace has been put on ice. Rebecca Macfie reports.

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Mishmash to Mystics: New coach's offbeat journey

From apprentice to head coach of the Mystics, former detective sergeant Tia Winikerei is leading to a new beat. And she's grateful to a netball legend for guiding her towards coaching, Suzanne McFadden discovers.

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Govt seeks old permit holders to update 'large gaps' in petrol wells database

The Government wants to better understand the location and status of dozens of orphan wells on Crown land, some more than 100 years old.

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