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Forget tobacco industry arguments about choice. Here's what young people think about NZ's smokefree generation policy

Aotearoa New Zealand’s bold plan to introduce a smokefree generation by prohibiting the sale of smoked tobacco products to anyone born after January 1 2009, has attracted international acclaim.

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'What's the point of being in Government for the easy stuff?'

On the eve of the global climate summit, it was Labour Party deputy leader Kelvin Davis who focused hard at the party's annual conference on the climate challenges facing NZ and the Pacific. He

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Razzle-dazzle Fast5 still vital for netball

Does NZ’s third place in netball’s Fast5 world series reflect on our standings in the traditional game? And did the tournament prove there’s still a desire for a different style of netball? Me

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Northern Ireland author set to meet Irish Mammies in New Zealand on latest book tour

The immigration charity was set up by fellow Derry girl Ami McLean and now has a membership of over 1500 women

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Where is she now? Helen Mahon-Stroud

In a string of firsts, Black Fern Helen Mahon-Stroud was the first NZ women’s rugby captain, who scored the first try in the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1991.

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Book of the Week: Awful people, awful ideas

A brief history of NZ vileness

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Ferns favourites in Fast5's welcome return

It's colourful, it's snappy, it's dynamic, and it's back - the Fast5 Netball World Series returns to NZ with the hometown Ferns firm favourites. Merryn Anderson sizes up the competition.

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Women and youth dragged into the labour force

Rising wages and pressure on household finances are forcing people into the workplace who would prefer to be home with their families or studying to provide NZ a high-skilled workforce.

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World Cup fans help vulnerable girls play rugby

As girls across NZ are captured by the Rugby World Cup, and Black Ferns role models, girls in vulnerable communities throughout the Pacific are being given a chance to pick up an oval ball.

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Australian workers at global company to trial four-day week after success of New Zealand pilot

Unilever’s NZ employees received 100% of their pay, reported a 33% reduction in stress and absenteeism dropped 34%

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The Melbourne Cup: How did the 22 runners make it into the big race?

From the international "raiders" to the "converted" Aussie hopes and a few genuine locals, we take a look at the varied journeys of the contenders for this year's Melbourne Cup.

ABC News

Dealing with a ‘bloody messy’ world – the urgent foreign policy challenges facing NZ

Since Jacinda Ardern described the state of world affairs as “bloody messy” earlier this year there have been few, if any, signs of improvement. Ukraine, China, nuclear proliferation and the lasting impacts of a global pandemic all present urgent, unresolved challenges.

The Conversation

NZ Labour taps Goff for London role

Former foreign minister Phil Goff will begin a three-year term as New Zealand's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in January.

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10 is too young to be in court – NZ should raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility

Recent news that thousands of charges have been filed in the Waikato and Auckland youth courts in the past nine months once again put a spotlight on youth crime and our responses to it.

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NZ-Afghanistan T20 Cup game washed out

New Zealand have suffered a blow with their Twenty20 World Cup game against Afghanistan at the MCG abandoned without a ball being bowled.

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Wales call up NZ naval officer for Black Ferns clash

A warfare officer in the NZ Navy, Kate Williams has been called into the Welsh rugby side who'll face the Black Ferns in the RWC quarterfinal this weekend.

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Commerce Commission warned as big credit card firms resist crackdown

NZ's biggest payments operator warns the groundbreaking free eftpos network is under threat, and its attempts to set up a contactless digital 'card' have been blocked by outdated rules.

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Australia set to keep faith in same XI

Allrounder Mitch Marsh has full faith Australia can regain their mojo and make a major impact at the T20 World Cup despite their first-up flop against NZ.

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Massey grad's Booker novel: really good

A preview of the NZ-bound writer's novel

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Openers star as NZ break Aussie hoodoo

Australia had history, incumbency and home ground advantage on their side but nothing could save them from New Zealand's fearless opening batters.

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Sorensen carries famous name into NZ bow

Scott Sorensen will become the fifth member of his family to represent the Kiwis when New Zealand face Jamaica.

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Government and employers advised to take step from equal pay to equal retirement

As NZ marks the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says Govt should contribute to women's KiwiSaver funds while they're on parental leave.

The Conversation

Despite the myth, deer are not an ecological substitute for moa and should be part of NZ’s predator-free plan

The impact of deer on Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural environment is never far from the headlines. Most recently, the Southland Conservation Board highlighted the damage the introduced species was doing to native forest on Rakiura Stewart Island.

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Where is she now? Maia Jackman

One of NZ football's greats, Maia Jackman, hopes she won't drop the ball at Saturday's FIFA Women's World Cup draw, and tells Suzanne McFadden about being bullied and writing a book.

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Smoke and mirrors: why claims that NZ’s smokefree policy could fuel an illicit tobacco trade don’t stack up

The New Zealand parliament is currently considering a new smokefree law to implement key components of the Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan.

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