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Days 27 - 29: Email highlights Hanna's work stress as witnesses weigh in on her mental health
Days 27 - 29: Email highlights Hanna's work stress as witnesses weigh in on her mental health

Season 1 Episode 17

Originally due to run for six weeks, the trial of Philip Polkinghorne is now in its seventh week.  

The former Auckland eye surgeon is accused of mur…

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Wealth or Capital Gains? What taxes should New Zealand be looking at
Wealth or Capital Gains? What taxes should New Zealand be looking at

We may be two years away from our next general election, but the possibility of more tax is already being debated. 

Labour is starting to warm the pu…

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Construction industry woes set to continue as sector faces mental health crisis
Construction industry woes set to continue as sector faces mental health crisis

The construction industry in New Zealand is struggling – with building companies going to the wall as the housing market falls away.

It also has one …

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Pressure on All Blacks and Scott Robertson after rough start to new coaching era
Pressure on All Blacks and Scott Robertson after rough start to new coaching era

Scott Robertson is the most successful coach in Super Rugby history - leading the Crusaders to seven-back-to-back titles. 

He is also a firm favourit…

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New controversies put X's problems back in the spotlight
New controversies put X's problems back in the spotlight

The struggles facing social media platform X are back in the spotlight. 

In amongst an advertising exodus and concerns over owner Elon Musk’s takes o…

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The biggest winners and losers from the Government's transport plans
The biggest winners and losers from the Government's transport plans

The Government has announced a record 32.9-billion-dollar investment in New Zealand’s transport network over the next three years, through the Nation…

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Days 24 - 26: Witnesses reveal a different side of Polkinghorne as defence argues its case
Days 24 - 26: Witnesses reveal a different side of Polkinghorne as defence argues its case

Season 1 Episode 16

Week six of the trial of Philip Polkinghorne continued with the defence’s case.  

The former Auckland eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife, P…

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Kīngi Tūheitia remembered as thousands gather for his funeral
Kīngi Tūheitia remembered as thousands gather for his funeral

Last week, Kīngi Tūheitia the seventh Maori monarch, passed away aged 69, a little over a week after marking 18 years of his reign.  

His shock death…

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Is cost-cutting the best way to fix the problems with our healthcare system?
Is cost-cutting the best way to fix the problems with our healthcare system?

Several weeks ago, the Government dramatically moved to take control of Health New Zealand by appointing Professor Lester Levy as a commissioner.

He …

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Sir Peter Jackson's property portfolio grows - but what are his plans for Wellington?
Sir Peter Jackson's property portfolio grows - but what are his plans for Wellington?

The year’s biggest land deal has Wellington aflutter with rumours Sir Peter Jackson could be building his long-awaited movie museum.

Interests associ…

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