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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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'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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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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New Zealand to boost maritime security with Solomon Islands amid China focus on Pacific

‘Small work plan’ is another signal of intensifying security interests in the region, in the wake of Beijing’s security deal with Honiara

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The 'noise' behind NZ's Covid testing failure

As Jacinda Ardern soothed Kiwis about testing capacity, health officials were painting a different picture.

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Crunch time for calculating farming emissions

Agricultural businesses need not worry about their initial emissions result being held against them, according to industry leaders

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Beleaguered Cornwall Park Trust offers olive branch to Showgrounds event-goers

Under the shadow of a High Court challenge and public opposition, the local exhibitions industry has one last chance to retain NZ's biggest venue before it's handed to overseas moviemakers.

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NZ-Solomons security deal in development

New Zealand and the Solomon Islands have agreed to develop a maritime security work plan, Defence Minister Peeni Henare has revealed.

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Labour reshuffle prompted by departure of Faafoi, Mallard

Labour’s long-awaited reshuffle has been triggered today by the departure of senior Cabinet Minister Kris Faafoi and Speaker Trevor Mallard.

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A world on edge as security risks grow

As nations build up their defences and fret about new wars, New Zealand's military resources could come under the microscope.

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Opening salvos in the booze battle of the superettes

A hostile takeover, a 'deceptive' greengrocer, the advent of Charleez Chicken and the mystery of 3.8 tonnes of poppy seeds – Aro Valley sets the stage for the Govt review of alcohol sales.

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Govt review looks at returning wine and beer to corner stores

Ministers are concerned that a ban on alcohol sales in dairies and convenience stores has unduly impeded other retailers taking on the two big supermarket chains.

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