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How to handle political hot potato of parliamentary term change

Parties could depoliticise the debate by asking the Law Commission to develop a discussion document and a bill and have a special select committee with all parties represented to hear the submissions, writes Lianne Dalziel

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The long tail of Cyclone Gabrielle: the mountains that roared

Aaron Smale visits more of the marae communities picking up the pieces in the second of two parts on cyclone recovery in Hawkes Bay.

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Shaw says NZ must 'pick a team' in global climate battle

NZ has adopted a new diplomatic strategy which will see it "be loud, consistent and dogged in pursuit" of global climate action.

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Independent advisor speaks out on officials' unauthorised Three Waters changes

Amelia East says independent advice to all select committees would counter 'arrogant' departmental officials railroading MPs. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Ruapehu ski fields file for ‘prepackaged liquidation’

A draft report reveals the Govt has already moved to seal the fate of Whakapapa and Turoa, ahead of next week's big creditors' meeting. Andrew Bevin reports.

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Beware future shocks, warn Auckland Council staff

Maurice Williamson also warned his fellow councillors there’s plenty coming down the pipe - but how much debt headroom does Auckland Council actually need?

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Behind the story: Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big

When all other avenues have failed, Mr Big stings can help the police ensnare their suspect - but can their use be justified?

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Media shooting itself in the foot

Comment: RNZ is struggling to control the damage after a rogue journalist started changing international news agency copy without any oversight. Mark Jennings looks at the impact this and other recent misjudgments by news organisations will have on trust in the media.

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National threatens PGF cuts after damning Auditor-General report

The Auditor-General's office has delivered a stinging critique of the Government's provincial fund 'reset', saying the public and Parliament cannot have confidence its investments represent value for money.

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Preparing for the big quake on the Alpine Fault

New research on the South Island's Alpine Fault is helping communities prepare for the next big quake.

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National plan could halve NZ's ambition on methane

National's agricultural emissions policy is unlikely to meet New Zealand's current climate targets, so the party wants to weaken them.

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Kim Dotcom-founded crypto business faces liquidation

New Zealand-registered Bitcache was promoted as the future of all online transactions

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'Receiving texts from dolphins' – the smart tech helping the environment

SailGP’s dolphin tracking is just one of a handful of innovative Canterbury-based projects providing solutions to human problems while putting the environment front and centre | Content partnership

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Europe’s refugee reboot

Under the new policy, member states reluctant to participate in refugee resettlement will face consequences if they continue to shirk responsibility

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Bishop moves diagonally on housing

Although the party line is a backtrack on housing legislation, Chris Bishop doesn’t want to wave aside the need for intensification.

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The long tail of Cyclone Gabrielle: Between the rivers

Cyclone Gabrielle left a trail of destruction throughout Hawkes Bay. Aaron Smale visited some of the marae communities picking up the pieces.

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Clean tech unleashed at a lab near you

A pilot plant near Tairawhiti will turn waste heat into electricity via an up-to-5km-high whirling plume of water vapour. Yup, 5km high. And that's just one of a number of ‘clean tech’ companies in New Zealand

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Football Idol: Who spurs-on the Ferns

Behind every Football Fern is a football idol - someone who galvanised their love of the game and inspired the way they play. Suzanne McFadden talks to four Ferns about their heroes.

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Govt quietly resets rules for public sector cloud use

The new policy governing public sector use of cloud services downplays Māori data sovereignty and favours US big tech firms, critics say.

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Chris Hipkins' highwire China visit

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' trip to China is a sign the relationship remains strong despite talk of an overly US-friendly foreign policy, but it still comes with its fair share of risks.

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Jenny Craig not the only problematic diet

As Jenny Craig folds in NZ, Andrea Braakhuis asks how we can best navigate the desire to lose weight alongside the reality that dieting often leads to failure.

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A love of Joe Bennett's life

Joe Bennett opens up in the first volume of his new, tender memoir

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Duty lawyers threaten mass walkout over pay rate stalemate

Lawyers who represent people appearing for the first time in court are on the brink of walking off the job, saying after no meaningful pay rise in 25 years they are essentially doing pro bono work

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Former PM: Unauthorised Three Waters changes are 'serious' and warrant review

Parliament must scrutinise its methods and procedures to avoid officials 'cutting corners', says Sir Geoffrey Palmer

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Southern town goes boldly into the night

Some communities campaign for more street lighting but in one town in Central Otago they’ve been toiling for years to make the place as dark as possible.

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