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COMMENT Delicate diplomatic dance over hack
It is difficult to see how Christopher Luxon could have handled the China spy challenge any better.
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COMMENT What is this week’s special — tax cuts?
New Zealand’s failed deregulation of the 1980s and 90s is driving up the cost of living, and only the Government can fix it.
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Behind the scenes at airport’s new $300m transport hub
Auckland Airport’s new transport hub will begin to open to passengers from next week ahead of the busy school holiday period for international travel.
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Budget policy laid out
The Government has announced it will set itself a smaller Budget allowance than the previous Government did, with no new borrowing, but will reveal the exact amount in the Budget.
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Harry-Combs link The Duke of Sussex has been named in a US$30 million ($50m) lawsuit alleging that Sean “Diddy” Combs, the rapper, used his name to give his sex trafficking parties legitimacy. The 73-page lawsuit against the rapper and several of his associates and record labels claims Combs was known for throwing sex trafficking parties. It alleges that those affiliated with such parties, or...
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Boyhood love of stream continues
South Waikato’s Pōkaiwhenua Stream is a special place full of memories for Hadleigh Putt.
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Confidence still low but improving
The first Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey of 2024 has found New Zealand farmer sentiment continues to surge, rising strongly for the second consecutive quarter.
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Familiar face at back
For the first time since July 2021, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will be back in the Warriors’ No 1 jersey after being named at fullback for Sunday’s NRL clash with the Newcastle Knights at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart.
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Serial groper to be freed early from prison
Repeat sexual offender Jason Trembath has won his bid for early prison release despite prior issues on parole including breaching conditions by going on Tinder and an arrest for an indecent act in a Rotorua car park.
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Forecasters’ warning: Here comes the rain and cold for the long weekend
Waves of rain are set to lash much of the North Island during Easter Weekend as a low-pressure system forms east of New Zealand.
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NZ agencies: Hard to tell if cyberattack warnings made a difference
Security agencies say it is hard to tell if their warnings about an “urgent risk”’ of Chinese cyber attacks on important infrastructure have made a difference.
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Israel PM cancels peace talks after ceasefire vote
Benjamin Netanyahu has scrapped peace talks with Hamas after the United Nations Security Council’s demand for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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What’s on guide
March
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New hand on $70b super fund tiller
The Guardians of NZ Superannuation have appointed Jo Townsend as its next chief executive.
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EDITORIAL Fast track to success in Formula One
New Zealand has a knack for producing stars that punch above their weight on the global stage. From rugby to sailing, our nation has consistently proven that size doesn’t dictate success.
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Not sneaky enough
A detector dog has foiled an attempt to smuggle methamphetamine and cocaine into Rimutaka Prison.
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Ruapehu recording waves of little jolts
Mount Ruapehu is experiencing an “uncommon style of small earthquakes”, GNS Science says.
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HOT TOPICS
Quiz1Which sports star was the primary focus of the 2020 Netflix documentary The Last Dance?
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Loafers Lodge fire prompts probe of faulty detectors
An investigation into boarding houses similar to Loafers Lodge, which burned down last year, has exposed more than 100 problems, including smoke detectors not working and unmonitored alarm systems.
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Police catch four fleeing youths
Four Bay of Plenty youths aged 12 to 15 have been apprehended by police in Auckland after their stolen vehicle was tracked by the Eagle helicopter and spiked on the motorway.
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Rotorua kickboxer in ICU after fight ‘Every time we step into the ring, it’s a risk we take’
ADunedin kickboxer is reassessing his future in the sport after his opponent and friend ended up in intensive care with a serious brain bleed following a bout in Balclutha at the weekend.
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RubyRed expected to hit million-tray mark
Zespri says about a million trays-worth of 3600 tonnes of its berry-like RubyRed kiwifruit are expected to be eaten this season.
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Game-breaking crosscode centre extends her stay in Brisbane
The Broncos have bolstered their squad for the upcoming season, locking in six players on new deals which will ensure they remain at the club until the end of the 2025 season.
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Shoppers still looking for food savings
Supermarket shoppers are still holding out for savings on fruit and vegetables, after the announcement that prices have fallen.
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Southern Cross issued warning after overcharging premiums
Two separate insurance arms of the Southern Cross Group have been issued warnings for failing to apply advertised discounts to insurance products, resulting in some customers being overcharged premiums.
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Drums are beating for NZ’s Lawson
Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo is ignoring the criticism of his performances so far this season.
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COMMENT Minor leaders make most of the limelight
If a new immigrant landed at Auckland Airport today, they would be hard-pressed to know who is the Prime Minister of New Zealand.
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HOT TOPICS
Quiz1Enzo is a quarterly magazine dedicated exclusively to what brand of car?
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EDITORIAL Coutts again makes waves off the water
There’s no doubt Kiwi sailor and multimillionaire SailGP chief executive Sir Russell Coutts is a champion — his win-at-all-costs attitude in sailing and business is second-to-none.
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COMMENT Cautionary tale in online scams from latest victim
A kitchen renovation meant a monstrously-sized toaster took up much of my bench space for almost two years. It was a compromise. Finally, with my 52sq m apartment co-owner and friend leaving for Amsterdam, the time had come to rid myself of the toaster and enter the world of Facebook Marketplace.