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'It's democracy in action' - Hipkins not put off

For every person who griped at Chris Hipkins on his first day out on the campaign trail there were at least 10 who asked for a selfie. Disruptors and protesters will be a constant theme over the next six weeks, but the Labour leader isn’t giving them an inch.

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A postcard from Christopher

National launches its election campaign with Vegas-like hype but no new policy, instead delivering a personally guaranteed policy pledge card from its leader. Tim Murphy reports

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Strap up for Aggy

The rugby sisterhood gathers for a beloved team mate hit by cancer - with a charity match in her honour and a spirit of fight and fun. Alice Soper was part of it.

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Electricity is not just expensive

The electricity market, an essential service for upholding human rights, is in fact harming the health of New Zealanders and will cost the public health system, writes Dr Kimberley O’Sullivan

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An Ode for .. Nicola Willis

Bard Billot on the tax whisperer Willis.

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Brian Tamaki and Nats' tax cuts light a fire in Labour

Labour leader Chris Hipkins regains his mojo, launching his party's election campaign with a big policy carrot and a lot of help from planted protesters and National's big play on tax

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A big dental promise kick-starts Hipkins' fightback

Extending free dental care from under 18s to under 30s by the end of 2026 is a vote-winning promise, but so much of it hangs on recruiting hundreds of dentists from abroad, writes political editor Jo Moir

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Makea drives Waikato's rollercoaster ride into semis

Waikato goes into Saturday's Farah Palmer Cup semifinal led by a woman who’s been, gone and returned - along the way becoming one of the most respected players in the country. Adam Julian reports.

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Short story: Alternate realities, by Pamela Morrow

A meditation on a possible universe where Kiri Te Kanawa remained just "some other ill-begotten Māori girl".

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The Week in Detail: From craft beer to Barbie

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

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Long Read: Our renewable power struggle

By George Driver: Millions of panels could soon be erected across thousands of hectares of the country as an unprecedented solar-farm boom begins.

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Developer seeks consent for offshore wind in Taranaki

The move, which comes before the Government has finalised a bespoke regulatory regime for offshore wind, has prompted the Energy Minister to seek advice from officials.

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Govt, council backing for new KiwiRail freight line through urban Auckland

Auckland Transport and KiwiRail are finalising a plan to build a 12km heavy rail line west from Southdown to Avondale, digging right through several neighbourhoods. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Raw Politics: Let the campaign begin

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: Tax, fiscal holes, and disinformation. Plus: With just 43 days until the election, how is the campaign shaping up?

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Auto-approving building materials depends on a cashed-up industry

Major construction firm supports National's industry plan, but worries that it falls short on financial sustainability. Andrew Bevin reports.

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Prigozhin's death gives Putin and Wagner new life

The restructured and rebranded Wagner Group will survive to serve the interests of Putin and the Russian state for the foreseeable future, writes Stephen Hoadley

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Kelly Hutton: a superhero to the end

As the end of her life nears, netballer Kelly Hutton reflects on the deluge of love from team-mates around the world, her hopes for the future of women's sport, and how her name will live on through special sporting honours.

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Clear the smog and make clean, green image a reality

Our cars are killing us through road deaths and pollution. Decreasing the number of cars on the roads reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves community wellbeing, and promotes physical activity, writes Noah Bunkley

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Orion maintenance cuts alarm whistleblower

Canterbury’s lines company is heading for trouble, an industry insider says, reports David Williams

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Labour and National kick climate can down the road

Comment: As long as the two Chrises make the right noises about fighting the climate crisis, they don't have to worry about actually doing anything, writes Marc Daalder.

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The renaissance of girl power

Is the economic power of women – especially younger women – finally being taken seriously?

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Pasifika communities grasp vaping’s double-edged sword

Te Whatu Ora research finds smoking is down in Pasifika communities, but concerns about the long-term impact of vaping abound.

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This week's bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias

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Disability providers decry 'miserly' funding lift

Those who provide services for disabled people are furious their contracts with government are only getting a 3 percent price increase as they battle with sky rocketing costs of delivering their expertise

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National lays out plans to cut construction red tape

Speedier consenting, new materials and competition are National's construction priorities, reports Andrew Bevin

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