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The public health overhaul that had to happen
ANALYSIS: The Government faces a huge task managing the politics and practicalities of creating a national heath service.
'Ploy' to get more offers for Auckland house backfires
A High Court judge orders the seller of an Auckland property hoping to get $1.4m to accept an offer $210,000 under her original price.
Escaping suburbia in a van with a French bulldog
Francois Thorne had a three-bedroom house with a white picket fence and a Porsche in the driveway. Now he's of no fixed abode – and loving it.
Red zone blunder at Sydney Airport resolved
Green zone passengers were taken through a door labelled "red zone" on the first day of the bubble opening.
Former charity boss jailed for rape of girlfriend
Craig Koning, who told a jury the charges against him were “revenge”, has been jailed for five years for the rape of his then-girlfriend 17 years ago.
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Magnitude 3.1 earthquake hits Christchurch
The quake struck New Brighton, a suburb east of the city centre.
Neighbours' feud over driveway camera ends with flashing
After years of arguing, Vincent Jessett showed more than his middle finger to his neighbour's CCTV camera.
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South Korea court rejects sexual slavery claim against Japan
South Korean women forced to work at Japanese military brothels during World War II and relatives of other deceased sex slaves have their case dismissed by Seoul.
Xi Jinping sending message to US about China’s rising power
ANALYSIS: China's leader wants his nation to be accepted not only as an emerging superpower, but as an equal in addressing global challenges.
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Australia's longest train journey is back on track
After a year’s hiatus, the Indian Pacific returns, ready to transport passengers in style between this vast continent’s east and west coasts.
The battle in 'fair Verona' over Romeo and Juliet's balcony
Four centuries after Shakespeare celebrated the “star-cross’d lovers”, visitors have flocked to see the house where Juliet was supposed to have lived.
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The boss of Precinct Properties, developer of Auckland's Commercial Bay, has sold $1.5m of shares he received in a bonus scheme.
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NZ follows world markets lower, as Covid-19 fears worsen in Asia and Wall Street declines again.
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You've only just launched your business - but now you need to plan an exit strategy
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Porirua gets new long-term plan with climate change at its core
The city council has promised to look for mitigation strategies to climate change in its long-term plan for the first time.
Jacinda Ardern, time for a new climate pledge
Opinion: The Prime Minister should commit our country to a world-beating carbon-cutting pledge, at the Earth Day Leaders’ Climate Summit.
Highly anticipated Māori Health Authority now a reality
A major government shake-up of the health sector gives Māori Health Authority the green light
How the poor treatment of children and racism led to the duty solicitors scheme
An activist and researcher remembers the fight for duty solicitors in the early 70s which began with making public the appalling representation of children and racism in the justice system.
Respected Dr quits national covid-19 advisory over poor outcomes for Māori
My voice wasn't being heard said Dr Rāwiri Jansen who has quit the government's covid immunisation implementation advisory group.
Ōtorohanga council votes for Māori ward
Working with iwi is "fundamental" for the district's future, Mayor Max Baxter says.
Samoa election: FAST party leader, who grew up in Wellington, is hopeful as deadlock continues
With an election deadlock, Samoa could potentially have its first woman prime minister depending on who its kingmaker, an Independent MP, chooses.
Māori youth three times as likely to die after major trauma
Watchdog calls for all 20 DHBs to review all cases of Māori youth between 15-18 hospitalised from major trauma after damning report.
Gone in 60 minutes: How the European Super League plan evaporated
OPINION: The controversial breakaway league blew up in an extraordinary day, leaving football more divided than ever — but still intact.
Big Olympics decision imminent for recalled Hurricanes wing Salesi Rayasi
Tryscoring machine is back at No 11 for the Canes, but for how long, as the black jersey in Tokyo beckons.
Mid-century Modern beauty for sale
The Henderson House, in a Christchurch cul-de-sac with other celebrated Mid-century icons, is a restored gem.
How to kick your paper towel habit: It's easier than you think
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The grotesque attraction of MAFS
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Byron Bay locals protest planned Netflix series Byron Baes
Netflix says its first Aussie reality show will be authentic and real, but locals fear it could destroy the image of one of Australia's most-loved tourist spots.
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