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The university funding shortfall with no easy fix

Universities across the country are facing funding shortfalls. But philanthropy is unlikely to help them make up the difference.

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Congestion charge: pay the price now not later

Infrastructure Commission chief executive gives green light to congestion charging this year: 'Sometimes it's not about more concrete, it's about more courage'. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Brown airport plan still in need of votes

It’s an historic day for Auckland Council as the vote looms on Wayne Brown’s ‘reset budget’.

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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown conjures up the ghosts of economic reformers past in demanding his council sell its biggest asset

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Luxon's infrastructure pledges don't mention climate

National’s five-point infrastructure plan contains some familiar elements.

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Conservation Dept can file $100m contingency claim to remediate Ruapehu skifields

Ministers face new calls to push pause on the hasty sale of the North Island's ski fields to private investors, says mayor. Jonathan Milne and Andrew Bevin report.

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Māori foresters fail in urgent legal bid on ETS

The High Court has ruled public consultation on changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme can go ahead, despite Māori foresters saying more pre-engagement was needed.

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NZ must sell smarter to young 'made in China' market

China will be part of our world for the foreseeable future. We may not like all that we see, but the better we know it, the better off we will be.

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How motorists can hack excise tax rise to save hundreds of dollars

Fuel companies are preparing marketing campaigns to sheet home the blame for next month's rise in fuel prices – and controversially, to show motorists how to avoid paying. Jonathan Milne reports.

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New TAB operator Entain breached Gambling Act, watchdog says

Entain subsidiary sent advertising materials days before TAB partnership was enacted.

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‘It is a win’: Feedlot consents withdrawn

A small Canterbury community claims victory after a David and Goliath battle.

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Elections shouldn't feel like TV infomercials

The really big issues we all face – inequality, climate crises, social services, housing and health – get turned into soundbites which suit the professionals not the people

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Protect fertility, and it won't need so much fixing

As New Zealand reviews its surrogacy and adoption laws, Dr Anne Else argues that fertility is another area where we are falling short.

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The places where bilingual is the norm

While New Zealand debates the merits of bilingual signage, Wales and Ireland have been using it for decades.

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Why we’re getting urban densification so wrong

There are useful models to follow, particularly from many European cities where outdoor space is prioritised and urban character is considered in planning decisions, writes Carles Martinez-Almoyna Gual

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Accident shows DoC risking another Cave Creek

A tramper who fell 16m from a Department of Conservation swing bridge was a victim of mismanagement a former ranger claims.

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Councillors partial to partial airport sale

If Wayne Brown’s full selldown of airport shares doesn’t get off the ground, will Auckland’s councillors find a compromise?

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'Still a kid' but driving up a storm

From riding in her Dad's rally car aged 12, school girl Bella Haggarty is now co-driving in some of the country's biggest events.

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PM stung by his own team falling short

Even if the Prime Minister had wanted to act quickly to deal with his transport minister’s conflicts of interest, he couldn’t because he was kept in the dark.

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On the housing crisis Labour and National need to grow up (and grow out)

The two parties have more in common than either may admit during an election campaign. But if housing is ever to be affordable, cities must be allowed to grow up, and grow out, argues Eric Crampton

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Environment Minister wades into river battle

David Parker intervenes in an Environment Court case over a water conservation order

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It's crunch time: we need an Auckland digital twin

A full, live, digital replica or “twin” of the city’s infrastructure is essential for future decision-making and active public engagement, says a coalition of top Auckland experts. A $1 million city centre pilot is ready for funding. | Content Partnership

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Ruapehu hapū warn Govt against selling ski fields without asking Māori

War chief Te Peehi Tūroa fought off raiders before – now his descendants vow to fight any hasty sale of the North Island ski fields to corporate raiders. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Electoral review recommends 3.5% threshold, voting age of 16

An independent review of New Zealand's electoral system has concluded a major shake-up of MMP is needed to ensure a fairer and more accessible democracy.

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Counting the benefits of big events

The country's been promised big economic benefits from co-hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup. But do the figures stack up?

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