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A prophecy of the rabbit holes and disinformed thinking of climate change denialism to come

Cyclone Gabrielle has devastated fruit and vegetable crops in New Zealand's fruit bowl: Hawkes Bay.

Livelihoods in tatters after months of relentless rain and extreme weather – and the clean-up is just beginning

It’s been a difficult time for senior public servants recently – at least it has been for those willing to express their political views publicly. One has been sacked, another offered his resignation, and yet another has been questioned by a parliamentary select committee.

When Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand in February, it left a trail of destruction across the North Island. At least 11 people died, and more than 10,000 were displaced. Bridges were washed out (35 in the Hastings district alone), roads closed and communications cut.

The former Ireland and Leinster boss could be in line to take over as New Zealand rugby manager.

A rare victory for populism has been declared on the shortlist for the Ockham New Zealand national book awards.

Thanks to donations of millions of dollars in cash and kind it’s back to the future for the New Zealand community that first had electric lighting.

On International Women's Day, we look at the good digital technology is doing for female athletes, how it can right its own wrongs, and how it's helping young women be physically active. Suzanne McFadden writes.