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Is it time NZ became a Republic? Royal tour reignites debate over monarchy's future down under
Is it time NZ became a Republic? Royal tour reignites debate over monarchy's future down under

Should or shouldn’t New Zealand become a republic?

It’s a quandary that’s sparked fierce debate over decades, and it’s back on the agenda as King Cha…

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Auckland FC and Liam Lawson highlight the changing face of NZ sport
Auckland FC and Liam Lawson highlight the changing face of NZ sport

Over the next week, two big sporting gambles years in the making are about to have their payoff. 

On Saturday, Auckland FC – our newest A-League foot…

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Government considering Wellington City Council intervention: Is it really a 'shambles'?
Government considering Wellington City Council intervention: Is it really a 'shambles'?

The Government has set its sights on sorting out Wellington City Council. 

After councillors last week voted against a plan to sell shares in Welling…

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How is the coalition Government performing, one year after being elected?
How is the coalition Government performing, one year after being elected?

This week marks one year since the 2023 election. 

That election saw Labour’s historic majority cut in half, and started weeks of negotiations betwee…

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Inside the Government's plan for boot camps: Will this new iteration actually work?
Inside the Government's plan for boot camps: Will this new iteration actually work?

The Government will introduce legislation later this year to create the Young Serious Offender category and empower Youth Court judges to send them t…

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OCR cuts a bright spot but economic outlook mixed for the rest of the year
OCR cuts a bright spot but economic outlook mixed for the rest of the year

The Official Cash Rate’s been cut to 4.75 percent – which is being touted as welcome news for households all over New Zealand. It’s the lowest the OC…

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Entrust election begins: Why you should care about the election few vote in
Entrust election begins: Why you should care about the election few vote in

A local election begins today in Auckland, though you're probably not even aware.

364,000 Auckland households and businesses can vote this month for …

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Out of zone students set to miss out as Auckland schools struggle with growing rolls
Out of zone students set to miss out as Auckland schools struggle with growing rolls

As Auckland’s population continues to grow, so too are the city’s schools – and many of them are running out of space.

Analysis by the Herald has fou…

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HMNZS Manawanui sinking: What impact will this have on our defence fleet?
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: What impact will this have on our defence fleet?

A search for answers is underway after HM-NZS Manawanui ran aground and sank near Samoa. 

The $100 million ship left Auckland’s Devonport just over a…

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One year since October 7 attacks: What can be done to end Gaza's humanitarian crisis?
One year since October 7 attacks: What can be done to end Gaza's humanitarian crisis?

It’s been a year since terrorist group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel – sparking the deadliest conflict in the Gaza region for decades. 

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