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There has to be a better way to measure a recession

Did NZ really dip into recession this year? Not until unemployment starts to rise ... that's the measure that affects real people. Jonathan Milne reports.

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The students are revolting – good!

As students see their futures threatened by older generations’ madcap pursuit of growth, their concerns should not be dismissed as 'ideological', argues Nicolas Lewis

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The potential coalition complications for major parties

What happens if Labour and National both fall short in the scrap for a parliamentary majority?

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NZ-made forestry recruitment video goes viral. Who knew?

A feel-good NZ-shot video showing Fijian migrant workers being treated well by their Kiwi employer has garnered 350,000 views.

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Immigration NZ spends record sum to deport one person to South Africa

An immigration lawyer says airlines are taking advantage of the Govt, which is spending record sums deporting people convicted of minor crimes like drink-driving. Emma Hatton reports.

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Why the crossbenches are a minority sport

All smaller political parties seek to be in a position of influence, ideally through coalitions or support agreements – but there are risks

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Kiwi stuck in Thai lock-up five weeks and counting

An NZ man locked up in Thailand after being convicted of drug possession for two ecstasy tablets is wondering why he’s being left to rot a month on from being transferred to a temporary detention centre.

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Genetically modified food could help fight against climate change

A gene-edited plant is thousands of times less risky than a plant bred naturally. National’s policy suggests the long-term use and apparent safety of these plants overseas would mean they’d be considered safe to grow here, writes Andy Allan

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From rugby pro to physio, Te Tamaki keeps the game alive

Teresa Te Tamaki, the Chiefs head of performance therapies and former Black Fern, reflects on her playing years, physiotherapy career, and rugby’s next generation.

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Book of the Week: 'My wife is two people'

A bitter divorce and the death of an overworked partner ends up happily ever after for a Dunedin memoirist

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The hidden hazards in scrap metal yards

A recent fire at a scrap metal yard in Auckland has put the spotlight on increasing hazards in the industry.

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Fishing industry boasts of lowest carbon emissions – with caveats

Scientist emphasises greenhouse gas emissions are just one measure of our fishing industry's impact on the environment – consumers need to look more widely.

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Gore chief lives to fight another day

First a no-confidence vote in the mayor and now a petition calling on the CEO to resign have fizzled in the festering Southland local-body power struggle.

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Teammates retire together ahead of World Cup

Two Silver Fern and Magic teammates decide to retire at the same time, one forsaking possible World Cup selection. Sarah Cowley Ross finds out why.

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How to film a poem

Submissions are open now for the first Aotearoa Poetry Film Festival

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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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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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The crisis in our universities

We are falling further behind Australia in terms of everything, especially the recruitment of high-quality academic staff and research funding, argues Ananish Chaudhuri

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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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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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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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