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NZ's smokefree law will reduce the number of tobacco retailers – here's what people who smoke think of that

New Zealand’s smokefree law, which came into effect in January, introduces several world-first endgame measures, including removing most nicotine from smoked products, disallowing product sales to anyone born on or after January 1 2009, and a major reduction in the number of tobacco retail outlets nationwide (from about 6000 to…

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New Zealand public servant accused of spying for China

A Chinese-born public servant says he has been wrongfully harassed by the New Zealand's Security Intelligence Service.

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NZ pitch invader 'idiots' prompt calls for tougher laws

Injuries to two security guards during pitch invasions at an NRL game in New Zealand have brought calls for tougher laws at sporting events.

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Research tracks Australian southern right whales to feeding grounds for first time

Researchers are creating the first summer feeding data since whaling records in a bid to better understand the movements of an endangered species.

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Pandemic madness 'just a rehearsal'

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

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Beach Ferns duo block dark day and aim for Paris

Beach volleyball duo Shaunna Polley and Alice Zeimann left last year's Commonwealth Games dejected. But they've bounced back to become Asian champs, with their sights set on the Paris Olympics, and a special appearance on home sand next week.

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Cyclone Gabrielle's impact on New Zealand's 'fruit bowl'

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

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Next Star Wars film in the decades-old franchise set to include a surprise star in Skywalker story

The next Star Wars film in the decades-long franchise might include a surprise role from its writer, New Zealand director Taita Waititi.

The New Daily

Women’s sport is bigger and better than ever in 2023 – rundown of the best in the calendar

It promises to be an extremely exciting year for women’s sport

The Independent UK

New Zealanders all traced after Cyclone Gabrielle

All New Zealanders have been accounted for after Cyclone Gabrielle and the costs of the disaster are tracking lower than first thought.

The New Daily

Buried by mud and silt, New Zealand’s farms face ‘10-year recovery’ – picture essay

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

The Guardian - AU

NZ has a history of prominent public servants who were also outspoken public intellectuals – what’s changed?

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.

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First the floods, then the diseases -- why NZ should brace for outbreaks of spillover infections from animals

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.

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Joe Schmidt emerges as top contender for All-Blacks job

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

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How to make NZ's tax system fairer

Doing something serious about intergenerational inequalities and poverty requires a far greater focus on wealth as a source of government revenue, writes Louise Delany

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Getting girls to use online for good

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.

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Reefton turns the lights on again

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.

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Ockhams honour the 'Māori cannibalism novel'

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

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Megan Taylor's father reveals immense "pain and grief" over jockey daughter's death

Megan Taylor, 26, was killed when she was struck by another horse after her mount was among four horses to come down during a race in New Zealand in December last year

The Guardian - AU

Sex worker, survivor, Māori TV star: world’s first transgender MP remembered as trailblazer

Georgina Beyer was a formidable force for New Zealand’s rainbow community, pushing reforms on sex work and civil unions

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Undercount fears as New Zealand conducts census

Harry Styles and the Sri Lankan men's cricket team are among the visitors to New Zealand that will have to fill out the five-yearly census - or face fines.

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Germany’s political public service v NZ’s myth of neutrality

We should be more honest about the fiction of a politically neutral public service. In Germany there would be room for someone as political as Rob Campbell in the public service, says Oliver Hartwich

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How far - and how fast - can Erika go?

Only seven women in history have swum faster than Otago teen Erika Fairweather in the 400m freestyle, after clocking the fastest time in the world this year. And she may add a longer distance to her repertoire for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Women’s World Cup hosts urge Fifa to reject Visit Saudi sponsorship

Football Australia and New Zealand Football, the co-hosts of this summer’s tournament, have said they would not be ‘comfortable’ with the partnership due to human rights concerns

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Trailblazing transgender lawmaker Georgina Beyer dies at 65

Georgina Beyer, a trailblazing New Zealand politician who in 1999 became the world’s first openly transgender member of Parliament, has died

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