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The competition’s format and future has been a source of angst pretty much since its inception. But is it really that bad – and what are the alternatives? It probably says something about the national ...

We're approaching the end of another season of angst over the competition's format and future. But are there any viable ...

The judges acknowledged that Mike Smith’s claim faced serious obstacles. But they thought it deserved a trial.

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Chris Hipkins so very nearly managed to unveil the party’s public transport policy without a problem. But then things went… ...

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One councillor said tall buildings contribute to global warming. Another said Auckland doesn’t have a housing crisis.

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The government has scrapped its plan to fund New Zealand’s proposed LNG import terminal via a levy on power bills but gives ...

A new poll reveals a dramatic change in the way New Zealanders see the global giants.

Taxpayers spent $298,359 keeping the chauffeured cars on standby last year. They were used for just $10,921 worth of trips.