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Reshuffle ‘in the court of King Wayne’ draws ire

It was musical chairs for Auckland Council committees this week, with one swap-out proving especially controversial.

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Mahuta holds her own on stage with Blinken

Analysis: The relationship between Antony Blinken and Nanaia Mahuta is clearly a strong one with the US Secretary of State referring to her by first name in front of media from both countries.

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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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Coasters turn to DIY nurse-recruiting

Reforms that could have ended the 'postcode lottery' of healthcare delivery have failed to do so on the West Coast, locals claim

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Act chases National in the heartland

Christopher Luxon’s drive for party votes hits an Act-shaped judder bar

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Vaping industry needs to walk the talk

The vaping industry should back up its call for stronger steps to protect our young people from vaping with some action, says Janet Hoek

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High-end grocery chain questioned, but 'not the subject of investigation'

It's hard to say whether there was sufficient evidence to warrant the Commerce Commission investigating specific claims of retailer pressure, says Food and Grocery Council boss Raewyn Bleakley.

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Battered trust the biggest hurdle to bold new local government funding model

City mayors are pushing for new funding deals that would devolve more responsibility for infrastructure and social services to local communities. Jonathan Milne reports from the Local Government NZ conference in Christchurch.

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Lake Onslow and the politics of power

As the Government ponders future electricity-generation options, National nixes a pumped-hydro plan that could be the country’s one-stop energy shop.

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Dissenters Robertson and Parker ought to resign as ministers

Grant Robertson is just as compromised as David Parker in his position on the wealth and capital gains tax and should also stand aside. But because Hipkins has already faced more Cabinet upheavals than any modern PM, Robertson survives

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Silver Ferns search for the elusive repeat

The 2023 Netball World Cup kicks off in Cape Town tomorrow, with the Silver Ferns taking on Trinidad and Tobago. Merryn Anderson checks out their route to the final.

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Ride to World Cup smooth and green

A fleet of more than 200 vehicles and 400 drivers are ferrying football's best around NZ during the FIFA Women's World Cup - a logistical challenge, met with an eco-friendly solution. Suzanne McFadden reports.

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Wayne Brown's quest to avoid another communication breakdown

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wants to make doubly sure he isn’t again seen as inadequate in his response to emergency events like the January floods.

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Climate records put heat on politicians

As the climate crisis intensifies, what are politicians promising to do? David Williams reports

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Book of the Week: It happened in Christchurch

Two new novels explore a city battered by earthquakes and hanging on among "the motley motels and paint-peeled homes"

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Foreign affairs marathon brings relief to PM's domestic woes

Visits from the Aussie PM and US Secretary of State are giving Chris Hipkins an opportunity to talk about anything other than ministerial resignations, caucus leaking and wealth tax tantrums.

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Safety concerns raised over expanded school counselling programme

Because of a lack of qualified professionals the Government has expanded the pool of who is eligible to fill school counsellor positions, but registered counsellors are flagging safety risks.

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How misinformation has been used to fight road improvements

Statements by automotive-oriented groups that Great North Road in Auckland was safe despite heavy traffic volumes are untrue

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KiwiSaver as a slush fund

It's their own money – so why shouldn't hard-up students be allowed to use their KiwiSaver when faced with the tough task of coming up with a bond for their rental?

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Hospitals and councils must sweat the big stuff, says infrastructure chief

The Infrastructure Commission boss tells mayors that existing public buildings, roads and water networks need better information and better investment – rather than just succumbing to the allure of glamorous new projects. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Emergency resilience and infrastructure are two sides of same battered coin

As the country's mayors meet for their big Local Government NZ conference in Christchurch, the quake-stricken city's former mayor warns of a renewed failure to align resilient infrastructure and robust emergency management.

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PM under pressure without Opposition's help

On Monday the end of Kiri Allan’s political career brought MPs, staff, and journalists to a standstill, and 'tragic' was used repeatedly to describe her job loss. By Tuesday Allan was a political football in an urgent debate.

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When a graphic warning is not enough

Should the media be self-censoring its court reporting of the Dickason triple murder trial as the gory details unfold?

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Surprise decision restores Climate Commission's legitimacy

The Government unexpectedly announced on Tuesday evening that it would follow the Climate Change Commission's advice on the country's carbon market.

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Resource management red tape for fish farms to stay

New national direction under the RMA for marine aquaculture won't come any time soon, with the Ministry for Primary Industries cancelling a planned consultation.

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