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Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: What rising oil prices mean for New Zealand
Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: What rising oil prices mean for New Zealand

Iran has cut off one of the world’s most strategically important choke points.

About a fifth world’s total oil consumption passes through the Strait …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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How US-Israel assault on Iran could repeat 20 years of failed wars
How US-Israel assault on Iran could repeat 20 years of failed wars

The US and Israel have launched a massive assault on Iran.

Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the strikes will increase over the coming days.

Donald Tr…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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“Other things I know about” – Seymour suggests Air NZ issues beyond reported financial downturn
“Other things I know about” – Seymour suggests Air NZ issues beyond reported financial downturn

The debate over asset sales has reared its head again, this time after a very grim result for our national carrier.

Air New Zealand has reported an a…

4 months ago

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Why are young women less likely to own the home they live in?
Why are young women less likely to own the home they live in?

New figures show New Zealand women are significantly under-represented in property ownership. 

More than half (53%) of Gen Z men and two-thirds (66%)…

4 months ago

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Is cash still king, or should New Zealand go cashless?
Is cash still king, or should New Zealand go cashless?

Is cash really still King?

For years, more stores are no longer accepting cash as payment and it’s easy to see why, with 94% of transactions in 2024 …

4 months ago

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What will it take for dog laws to change in wake of another fatal attack?
What will it take for dog laws to change in wake of another fatal attack?

There are calls for urgent action – after yet another fatal dog attack.

The death of a 62-year-old woman in Northland marks the fourth fatal dog atta…

4 months ago

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Do move-on orders fix homelessness, or just push people out of sight?
Do move-on orders fix homelessness, or just push people out of sight?

Move-on orders are being pitched as a way to “reclaim” town and city centres.

The Government is proposing a law which would allow Police to order som…

4 months ago

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Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest
Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest

UK police have arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of committing misconduct in public office.

It comes after allegations the former prin…

4 months, 1 week ago

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Auckland's housing plan is changing again. What will happen over your fence now?
Auckland's housing plan is changing again. What will happen over your fence now?

A step forward for housing capacity in our largest city – or a step back on housing affordability? 

Auckland’s explosive debate over density planning…

4 months, 1 week ago

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How a Kiwi TV producer made a Hollywood escape amid fraud charges
How a Kiwi TV producer made a Hollywood escape amid fraud charges

What does New Zealand and David Hasselhoff have in common?

The answer, is TV producer Alex Breingan.

He has been hit with a raft of Serious Fraud Off…

4 months, 1 week ago

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