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The Media Council has rejected three complaints against Newsroom for a headline on an academics' article that referred to decision-making by the 'stale, pale and male'.

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Banks pull rug from rags-to-riches property adviser

She tells of going from a state house to a $17m property portfolio. But Finax Mortgages and its high-profile founder have had their accreditation to broker home loans withdrawn, after concer

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Prestigious science funder not told of breaches

An inquiry into a university lecturer found he breached policy in an unprofessional relationship with a student. But the Royal Society Te Apārangi, which granted him funding, was not told

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Coal mine appeals hard-hitting decision on closure and remediation

A decision denying approval to shut down and rehabilitate a Canterbury coal mine will be contested in the Environment Court.

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Pacific pushes for unity amidst regional divisions

As Pacific Islands Forum leaders talk up a communal spirit, can that sentiment overcome polarising topics like China's rise and deep sea mining?

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Return of the Surrey Hotel writers residency

NZ literature's coolest prize

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Seeds of strategic conflict sprouting in Pacific

China's rise is never far from the mind at the Pacific Islands Forum, as the US ramps up its diplomacy and regional leaders speak of growing geopolitical pressure.

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The minister for all things rural

Local government, regional transport, racing and emergency management - first-time minister Kieran McAnulty has his hands full.

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Regional council steps in over wetland clearance

A formal investigation is underway after the clearing of a potential wetland in the Coromandel, which the local council knew about months in advance.

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Govt could yet force tech giants to pay NZ media

An Australian-style legislative response against global digital platforms to make them pay for media content remains possible as a new minister says too many news firms are hurting

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Creatives fear 'uncharted territory' as copyright extension fast-tracked

NZ's creative sector could have all the downsides of longer copyright without the protections, with the EU trade deal speeding up the implementation process.

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BA.5 may force return to Red

Cases could peak at 15,000 per day, triggering the imposition of new public health protections to slow the spread of the virus.

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NZ to boycott counter-terrorism meeting over Russia, Myanmar roles

Kiwi defence officials will have no involvement in an upcoming meeting in Moscow, saying they don't want to legitimise the approaches of Russia and Myanmar.

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Ihumātao governance group formed but lacking consensus

Eighteen months after the Crown bought the long-disputed land at Ihumātao, the governance group tasked with working out what to do with it has finally met, writes Jo Moir

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Bay of Plenty could lose kiwifruit crown in warming world

Kiwifruit growers are seeking to reduce emissions and improve their resilience to climate impacts through the development of new breeds of fruit.

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Salmon farmers seek cooler waters as climate changes

To feed the world more sustainably than sheep and beef farming, aquaculture will have to find a way to thrive in a warming ocean.

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The affluent community defying grocery competition woes

The Commerce Minister chooses the wrong scapegoat to demonstrate supermarkets' anti-competitive behaviour: Ponsonby locals are spoiled for choice when they go grocery shopping.

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Year-long delay on hate crime reform unexplained

The Royal Commission recommended hate crime laws be rewritten in December 2020 but it took officials more than a year to report to ministers.

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Political donation changes amidst spate of court cases

An improvement, but not far enough – that’s the report card from electoral law experts on the Justice Minister’s proposed political donation changes.

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Government denies petrol pump policy 'on the hoof'

The Transport Minister says officials had been working on how to provide Kiwis relief at the petrol pump for a relatively short amount of time, but denies it was just 24 hours.

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Luxon heads overseas to 'nick and steal' policy

As the election draws closer Christopher Luxon is jetting off on a policy-finding mission and continuously reviewing his MPs' performance, writes political editor Jo Moir.

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Mercy killing scientist acquired illicit Kiwi passport to skip country

NZ-born Sean Davison had a stash of fake and duplicate passports ready so he could avoid a lengthy jail sentence for aiding the suicides of three severely disabled men.

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How not to build a stadium: lessons from Christchurch

Context evaporates in a city’s heated debate over a new stadium

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NZ labs need 'systemic' change after PCR testing debacle

“Confusion and mixed messaging” between health officials and labs contributed to the collapse of Covid testing earlier this year, and the sector says it's a sign of structural problems.

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'Unlimited resource': NZ's offshore energy revolution

An energy revolution is just taking off in New Zealand, with offshore wind potentially doubling our renewable electricity output in just a few decades.

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