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Farming groups concerned about growth of forestry, dramatic new documents revealed in Hit and Run inquiry, and govt agency loses town records.
Scott Morrison wins re-election in Australia, major boost in funding for sexual violence services, and stories around Alfred Ngaro party continue to swirl.
And more importantly, does New Zealand have a chance?
Major transport plans announced for Wellington, fears some forests will be unprotected from mega mast, and complexities of drug driver testing outlined.
Our old mates the Australians are going to the polls on Saturday.
Quiet fight over Central Otago mine roars into the headlines, Christchurch call summit gets agreement signed, and allegations made of widespread Uni cheating.
Doubt cast on full rollout of fees free tertiary education policy, Vodafone NZ sale analysed, and Tamihere proposes partial port privatisation.
Indifference from major players looms over Christchurch call summit, big changes coming for NCEA, and Peters savages Fonterra's decision to sell Tip-Top.
Good morning, and welcome to The Bulletin. In today's edition: Every teacher in the country to strike together, concerns over funding-starved Māori sector, and two big stories on the rubbish beat …
National calls for housing minister to be sacked, iwi vows no more children will be taken by Oranga Tamariki, and Christchurch businesses fear hard winter.
Zero carbon bill finally unveiled to mixed response, OCR cut to record lows, and Auckland councillor alleges poorer suburbs are subsidising wealthier areas.
Health minister cleans out underperforming DHB, major Zero Carbon announcement coming today, and scope of cannabis referendum revealed.
Major biodiversity report paints bleak picture, Victim Support strongly rebuts claims about donated money, and expect a reeferendum announcement today.
It's tough at the top for Opportunities Party leader Geoff Simmons.
The NZ Herald are launching a new, wide-scope documentary into the effect methamphetamine has on small town New Zealand.
Negative reaction to government's welfare report response, deep concern for Victim Support-held money, and a closer look at Panuku and Auckland CCOs.
One of the government's most important working groups has just reported back, on what changes should be made to the welfare system.
Figures of foreign buyers shows a big decrease, principals unimpressed by government teacher recruitment fund, and CRL funding issues debated at Council.
Do critics in the US and Russia even understand what they're talking about?
Electric vehicle incentives now well overdue, mental health inquiry accused of suppressing Māori voices, and tensions erupt at Auckland Uni anti-racism hui.
Has a dictatorial regime been overthrown by freedom fighters? Have cowardly plotters backed by evil empires tried to defeat the will of the people?
Focus put on airports around Southern Lakes, deal appears to have been reached on climate change law, and leadership crisis in National appears to have abated.
Destiny Church rejected for prison rehab programme, Kāpiti Council sends sea level message to homeowners, and funding boost to solve Census snafu.
When a political career is about to go up in flames, there's almost always a moment when the politician just becomes utterly ridiculous.
Energy poverty in the spotlight with winter approaching, Nelson activist sews up statement on consumerism, and NZ Herald releases paywall plans.
The sixth and final seasons of The Americans drops on Lightbox today. Alex Braae writes about the unique, tense brilliance of the series.
