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Winter grazing in the spotlight, teens smoking much less weed than they used to, and stats show big acceleration in Auckland house building.
Climate change battles loom at Pacific forum, Corrections fails to stop Christchurch accused getting propaganda out, and details on Winston's racing industry boost.
Census problems will linger a long time, big tobacco tries to get into NZ Fashion Week, and farmer survey shows big concerns about climate change policy.
Huawei's stern letter to ministers gets leaked, Fonterra announces dire financial projections, and movement inches forward on genetic engineering changes.
Who's on it, who's up, who's down, and how did they get there?
Nervousness about latest batch of tourist numbers, Waitangi Tribunal hammers prisoner voting ban, and more refugees heading for smaller provincial centres.
The Opportunities Party’s new leaders have firmed up control of the party after a weekend of sweeping organisational reforms.
Major new IPCC report released, Queenstown's mayor puts a halt on airport expansion plans, and abortion bill passes first reading.
Why the OCR cut is a big deal, significant non-compliance on Waikato dairy farms revealed, and major changes to Misuse of Drugs Act passed.
The world’s largest parrot, standing up to a metre tall with a beak that could crack most food sources, used to live in New Zealand.
Storming economic figures defy gloomy predictions, govt considering volunteer rural cops, and Auckland to spread around Drury and Pukekohe.
Shape of abortion law reform announced, dramatic night plays out at Ihumātao, and opposition brews to Catholic Cathedral decision in Christchurch.
A bizarre postscript is under way in the saga of Cameron Slater’s notorious blog being shut down.
Greens push policy at restive annual conference, police alarm Ihumātao protectors by showing rifles, and two major stories about dodgy historic rubbish dumps.
Everyone’s favourite teenage detective is now a grown up. So what does that mean for the return of Veronica Mars?
Regional alarm at polytech centralisation plans, Pfizer confirms vaccines for Northland were available, and BNZ facing scrutiny after massive document leak.
The most notorious publication of the digital media era in New Zealand has closed down for good.
Massive bill looms for water overhaul, Five Eyes countries discuss backdoors for encrypted apps, and could Ihumātao lead to Māori politics reorganisation?
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The ACT leader has put up what he's hoping will be the finishing touches on the euthanasia law.
Swine fever boosts meat export figures, SOUL whānau vote to stay put at Ihumātao, and National has another good poll.
The tax department is currently chasing millions from so-called 'High Wealth Individuals' who won't pay up. But when inequality is spiralling, why not set a maximum level of wealth, and simply take the rest for the betterment of all?
National launches major policy on cancer drug funding, popular support swells for Ihumātao protectors as govt steps in, and ski industry workers face snow drought.
Protests spread around Ihumātao, activists furious about ship coming in with Saharan phosphate, and Sleepyhead plans massive company town in north Waikato.
Good morning, and welcome to The Bulletin. In today's edition: What PM Boris Johnson could mean for NZ, Uyghur refugee in NZ fears long arm of Chinese law, and govt …
Of all the would-bes stuck in minor party hell, the New Conservatives may be the horse that bolts on the back of opportunistic campaigning and culture wars.
