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May 12 2021

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Luke Malpass

Labour has a budget politics problem

Ellen O'Dwyer

Taxpayer-funded school lunches go uneaten

Damian George

Wellington mayor breaches conduct code

Henry Cooke

Bloomfield admits to mental health mislead

New Zealand's new 39pc capital gains tax: 'It's pretty harsh'

System means many liable for tax will pay top rate - and it's more than many other countries charge.

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Susan Edmunds

When tiny home dreams turn sour

Zola Rose lives in a leaky caravan, parked up in a cow paddock on the outskirts of Hamilton. Her journey to home ownership wasn't meant to be like this.

57m ago

Aaron Leaman

Remuera death mystery: Cops quiz hairdresser, husband hires top QC

Police are yet to make an arrest five weeks on from the death of Covid health boss Pauline Hanna in Auckland.

5:00am

'The injustice of it': Second wave of Covid-19 hits India like a tsunami

OPINION: Kiwi reporter Elizabeth Puranam is living and working in New Delhi, as India's Covid-19 crisis hits harder and closer to home.

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This section sat vacant for 60 years. It just sold for over $1 million

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Supermarkets consider safety measures amid 'rise in aggressive incidents'

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How will France-bound Laumape be remembered?

Did Ngani Laumape pay the price for being a specialist second five-eighth when it came to picking All Blacks squads?

17m ago

BJ Watling to retire after Black Caps' tour of England

Dependable wicketkeeper-batsman will step away from cricket following Black Caps' tour of England and the world test championship final.

5:00am

Wellington City Council dysfunction goes from bad to worse

Two councillors are talking about quitting and six say they're not sure if they'll run again next year.

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Man grateful for support from NZ Post delivery drivers during racist attack

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Host Cantona steals the show in entertaining Manchester United doco

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‘Not a good day’: George Bennett loses time on main contenders at Giro d'Italia

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Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury fight set for Saudi Arabia, says promoter Eddie Hearn

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Living on the edge: The once-rural street consumed by the sprawl

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Quiz: Morning trivia challenge

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Why not to use the bathroom at an open home

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$300m plan for five solar energy farms, providing 1 per cent of country's supply

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Digital tool shows obstacles facing rangatahi

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Behind the rise of Kiwi side hustles

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At least nine killed in Russia school shooting

Eat Well For Less family cuts costs to buy first home

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Tough times and $25k in surgeries for Dolly the collie

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Mixed messages on Greening the road

OPINION: On the eve of the Govt's big transport announcement, it's not clear what it wants to achieve and who should pay.

Alan Eggers

Seabed mining and the opposition's credibility gap

Joe Bennett

Longing for the dodgems inside Satan's glitter palace

Peter Cullen

Employers need to be wary of employee burnout

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Wellington transport plan pivots to tackle climate change

Wellington transport officials are promising a big pivot to reducing the number of cars in the city

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MidCentral Health spends about $1 million on locums each year

Filling gaps in medical staff comes with a cost, but it's necessary to make sure patients aren't affected, officials say.

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The rancour of 'Wellington Silly Council' takes a personal toll

Wellington City councillors open up on job stress: "I have gone home and I have cried."

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Seymour weilds the axe in draft ACT budget

David Seymour has unveiled an alternative budget, promising tax cuts paid for by cuts to public services.

5:00am

No change to travel bubble over Melbourne Covid-19 case

The Ministry of Health believes the risk to New Zealand from the community case in Victoria is low.

Experts lay out new $8m plan to find vital Pike River evidence

Mining experts have come up with a plan to dig deeper into the mine, but the Government has already ruled out spending more money.

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Scores of bodies found floating in India's Ganges River

Bodies have been found floating down the Ganges River, as the country battles a surge in Covid-19 infections. But authorities say they are yet determined cause of death.

5:48am

Australia's $3.7b budget to win back women

The female-focused cash splash comes after thousands of women marched on Parliament, demanding the federal government take the lead on improving gender equality.

No change to travel bubble over Melbourne Covid-19 case

The Ministry of Health believes the risk to New Zealand from the community case in Victoria is low.

Amateur coders plead guilty to crime of 'stirring up trouble' in China

The coders created an online archive of articles that were censored from the Chinese internet, alongside a forum for anonymous discussion.

Dogecoin plunges after Elon Musk's SNL appearance

The cryptocurrency tumbled as much as 30 per cent after the Tesla chief and self-appointed “Dogefather" hosted Saturday Night Live.

Fatal Solomons blast shows threat in country littered with bombs

A deadly explosion in the Solomon Islands capital has caused fear and confusion about the ongoing threat posed by hidden munitions left over from WWII.

Questions surround top school principal's absence

Bloomfield apologises over mental health report

Allegations state care boys were prostituted out to Catholic Church officials

'Win some, lose some': Hurricanes farewell Laumape for nearly triple his money

Brace yourself for the cold blast

'I thought he was dead' - teen who found injured motorcyclist recalls

'Long road ahead' for injured Countdown knife attack victims

Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: May 11, 2021

The district dubbed 'unwelcoming' just as NZ begins to woo tourists

One of the country’s top tourism destinations is being slammed for being too selective, driving its freedom campers out of the district.

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Why I won't travel to the Cooks until Covid-19 vaccine roll-outs are complete

OPINION: The Government is likely to be quick to pause or suspend travel if there are community cases - and being stranded in paradise is expensive.

Get thee to a nunnery as converted Auckland convent is a godsend

The Convent is a visual highlight on what is an otherwise prosaic section of Great North Road.

If you love a good tramp, you're going to have to pay a little bit more

Could you chillax in this 70m-long infinity-edge geothermal lagoon?

Tears as first flight from Sydney post-bubble break touches down

Win a winter getaway for two at Lakestone Lodge

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What do businesses want to see in this year's Budget?

Support for education is a common theme on the wish list from NZ businesspeople.

5:00am

It's a jobseeker's market, but don't count on a higher salary: Seek NZ

April saw the highest number of jobs ever advertised on the site, but salaries have fallen 0.3 per cent in the last three months.

Employers need to be wary of employee burnout

OPINION: Emotional exhaustion, feelings of indifference to your job, lack of emotional control and having trouble staying focused are all indicators of burnout.

5:00am

Financial advisers should represent your best interests, not theirs

OPINION: Regulation doesn’t guarantee your financial adviser will always have you in mind.

5:00am

Investors grapple with outlook for A2 Milk

The company was running 100 miles an hour to stay still, and then Covid hit, says Matt Goodson, who holds A2 shares for Salt Funds Management.

Amazon Web Services gears up for more growth in NZ

Amazon's cloud computing business has opened a flagship office in New Zealand.

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Tips on using FAQs on your website to help convert more customers

OPINION: FAQ is an acronym for Frequently Asked Questions. And it’s a powerful tool in your “customer converting” plans.

How to boost sales and get your business well known by holding a customer contest

OPINION: There are more than 100 different ways to use a fun contest in your business to get publicity and boost sales. Why not try one in your own business?

Tips, tricks and advice on how the hospo sector can attract new business

This small gluten-free bakery has leapt from Hawke’s Bay to downtown Auckland

Put your clients first and play to win are the key tips from this insurance adviser

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Climate change could impact Marlborough's grape flavours

Marlborough’s sauvignon blanc could one day lose its famed zing if temperatures – both above and below ground – keep getting warmer.

Could we cut methane by 45 per cent by 2030?

A UN agency wants the world to cut emissions of one potent greenhouse gas by nearly half in 9 years. Here's what that would mean for New Zealand.

UN: Cutting methane quickly is key to curbing dangerous warming

Climate Change Minister hints at dramatic lift in home building quality

Let's fund new ideas for cutting carbon

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Student a 'stand out' for use of sign language

It's an official language, and yet in its 20-year history, no one has ever used sign language in the Race Unity Speech Awards. Marlborough student Tamara Livingstone changed all of that.

4:55am

Historic march for Māori ward

Over 500 people rallied in Aorangi - Feilding, demanding the district council listen to the community for which a Māori ward would serve.

Orchardists welcome extra Pacific Island workers

Up to 300 Pacific Island horticulture workers a month will be allowed to enter the country, but they might only replace the number leaving.

ACC commitment to Māori health outcomes with proposed new strategy

ACC is laying down a commitment to transform and improve Māori health outcomes through their proposed new strategy, Whāia Te Tika.

Māori youth key to ending high Māori prison populations

“If you look at those who are born after 1990, the incarceration rate ... just falls off a cliff, and no one seems to know that.” says Justice Sir Joe Williams.

Cervical cancer screening cash injection bittersweet for Smear your mea campaign

Reflecting on the government's $118 million cash injection to tackle cervical and breast cancer, it's been a long time coming says Sandy Morrison.

Water is a taonga, not an asset

OPINION: It’s interesting to see and read about the importance of looking after our waterways these days.

Rekindling the home fires with a good old fashion race

It's a 54km race over a 22km hike up and down Mt Hikurangi, a 25km bike ride to Ruatōrea finishing at Tuparoa Beach.

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Super Rugby: 'Hungry' Crusaders flush latest triumph in pursuit of another trophy

Anything short of five regular season wins might not pass muster in the new trans-Tasman competition.

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'Win some, lose some': Hurricanes farewell Laumape for nearly triple his money

Fringe All Black had to weigh his test ambitions with a near seven-figure offer in France.

TJ Perenara blocked from immediate Hurricanes return unless injury hits

Canes' favourite son will be back in Wellington soon, and available, but Super Rugby rules could delay his comeback.

Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury fight set for Saudi Arabia

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NRL denies Eels' request for bubble exemption against Warriors

Warriors wonder kid Reece Walsh left on bench again for Parramatta Eels clash

Gary Stead reveals stranded Tim Seifert's coping OK in India after Covid-19 positive

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Overcoming a steep site and tiny budget

Why was something so good on paper so cheap, they wondered? Then they visited, and fell in love.

The couple building a house of joy from day-glo crochet

Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole are spreading love and mātauranga Māori in an unapologetically bright colourscheme.

Seven foods you should be storing in the freezer

Got your ginger or ground almonds in your pantry? You need to read this.

Five fabulous veges to plant as the weather gets colder

Nailing the country chic trend, no tractor required

Does Danii Minogue get her homewares at Kmart?

'Party house' vicarage returned to glory

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Harry and Meghan donate to Kiwi charity for Archie's birthday

Silly or a secret wellness weapon? Your brain on memes

Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey's docuseries on mental health gets premiere date

Common food colouring could be cancerous

How to eat for better heart health - bread and butter included

Kill off the younger replacement model of dating

Jacinda Ardern reveals wedding location

Olga Romanoff, the Queen’s 'rebellious' straight-talking cousin - and Airbnb host

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Queen's cousin accused of seeking favours from Putin

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Why Netflix's Mitchells are the hilarious, heartwarming hit of 2021

REVIEW: It's a tale filled with larger-than-life characters, laugh-out-loud moments and messages and moments that linger long after the credits roll.

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Host Cantona steals the show in entertaining Manchester United doco

REVIEW: Even if you loathe the Old Trafford occupants and their current owners, you'll love these tales of infamous moments and famous victories

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Tom Cruise returns Golden Globe trophies

The HFPA continues to face backlash over its lack of Black representation. In response, Tom Cruise sent back his three Golden Globes prizes.

Watch the first trailer for Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Mike Pero trumped by tough deputy in TVNZ's Sugar-coated Apprentice

Sky's Teina Sā the perfect showcase for the versatile Frankie Adams

John Travolta's heartfelt tribute to Kelly Preston

motoring More

This is Mercedes' all-electric people mover

Mercedes-Benz has revealed its people-moving member of its rapidly-expanding EQ family, the EQT.

Security footage shows Tesla owner got into driver's seat before deadly crash

Home security camera footage shows that the owner of a Tesla got into the driver's seat of the car shortly before a deadly crash.

Man steals police car, crashes it, then steals a second one

Ford teases the all-electric F-150 Lightning

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How Lego therapy changed the life of a 4-year-old autistic boy

Samuel has gone from rocking on the floor to finding his passion - becoming a Lego master builder.

There's tomatoes coming out their ears

From pet food to make up, KEA Kids News discovers creative new uses for an excess of juicy, but unwanted, tomatoes.

The sport where picking the perfect poo is pivotal

Wellington Phoenix striker living every kid's footballing dream

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She was shackled to the bed. Her baby was being born

Women prisoners are afraid to feed their newborns with handcuffs on. Why is this allowed to happen?

How an Auckland mum battled Covid pneumonia while pregnant

Laying in an isolation room while her lungs filled with fluid, Ruthie Nielsen prayed for her unborn baby. Jet Park's first hapū māmā doesn't want anyone else to experience that terror.

Covid-19: The much-needed era of exponential decay

You'll have read a lot about exponential growth during the pandemic. Now it's time — we hope — for exponential decay. What does it look like?

The mystery of the Milton Kink

Milton is a “small and inconspicuous” Kiwi town with one anomaly no-one seems to have an answer to.

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The McCaws hit the road

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How APEC will benefit New Zealand

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SPONSORED: The future of the Asia-Pacific’s post-Covid economy will be at the heart of conversations between its 21 leaders this year at APEC 2021, hosted by New Zealand.