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A full, live, digital replica or “twin” of the city’s infrastructure is essential for future decision-making and active public engagement, says a coalition of top Auckland experts. A $1 million city centre pilot is ready for funding. | Content Partnership

Swimmer Chelsey Edwards nearly gave the sport away twice, but with help from a pyschologist and a new training environment she's back competing for NZ

Wage growth and tight labour markets in the US are making it increasingly likely the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in June, some experts say. And at least one local economist is taking our Reserve Bank's statement it is putting rates rises on hold with a pinch of salt. 

The man behind the number one bestselling gratitude journal tells his story.

David Parker intervenes in an Environment Court case over a water conservation order

An independent review of New Zealand's electoral system has concluded a major shake-up of MMP is needed to ensure a fairer and more accessible democracy.

The two parties have more in common than either may admit during an election campaign. But if housing is ever to be affordable, cities must be allowed to grow up, and grow out, argues Eric Crampton

Developing a supplier relationship with a $3.7 billion NZX-listed company like Spark as a small Māori business owner can be daunting, but with te ao Māori values at the heart of the relationship, Thomas Netana Wright tells Newsroom how he did it | Content Partnership 

Ōamaru's growing steampunk festival isn't just a unique identity for the town – it's a welcome shot in the arm for local accommodation and hospitality providers

Departing Mystics captain Sulu Fitzpatrick ended her ANZ Premiership career on the highest note, but the fairytale may not end there - on the cusp of her first World Cup side for the Silver Ferns.

Steve Braunias on the appearance of a new book of James K Baxter's poetry.