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Simeon Brown, Chris Luxon and Wayne Brown climbed into a hole and announced a plan to solve Auckland's water woes. This is how it'll work.

Explainer: What’s the deal with Auckland’s new water deal?

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An interactive map of locations of interest in the current delta outbreak.

All the locations of interest in NZ’s delta outbreak on one interactive map

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The 21 iwi radio stations in New Zealand have been fighting for more funding for years, so where's their lifeline? 

There’s a NZ radio crisis that needs fighting for. It’s called iwi radio

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An inquiry will seek to find out whether the Christchurch attacks have been prevented if the security services were looking in the right direction

The 15/3 inquiry: what questions will they need to ask?

New Zealand Remembers Victims Of Christchurch Mosque Terror Attacks

It's a bid to demystify the Muslim community in the eyes of their fellow New Zealanders.

Auckland mosques to throw open their doors to the public on Friday

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If the big sites ignore your complaints, come straight to us, say Netsafe. Alex Casey reports

Surge in reports to online safety agency following Christchurch terror attacks

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The warning signs for yesterday's atrocity were everywhere, if only we'd looked – or listened to New Zealand's Muslim community, writes former race relations commissioner Susan Devoy.

Hatred lives in New Zealand

Here are some things you can do to help or find support in the wake of Friday's Islamophobic attack.

Christchurch terror attack: How to support NZ’s Muslim communities

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Dozens are dead following racially motivated mosque shootings in Christchurch. The attack, streamed on global social media channels by the offender, who is now in Police custody. Jacinda Ardern said NZ was targeted because 'we represent diversity'

The darkest day: at least 49 dead in terrorist attack on NZ Muslim community

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'This can only be described as a terrorist attack,' says NZ prime minister

‘We were chosen because we represent diversity’ – Jacinda Ardern on Christchurch terrorist attack

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Armed police have been deployed, streets cleared and schools are in lockdown after shots were fired at a mosque

Christchurch mosque shooting livestreamed on Facebook

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Jacinda Ardern sprung a surprise this morning in announcing an end to offshore oil exploration. So what's the catch?

Ardern makes big call on offshore oil. Is this her nuclear free moment?

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Do not change your clocks: NZ Daylight Saving shift fails due to ‘algorithm error’

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Exclusive: a book by Steve Braunias, a memoir by the woman who was left for dead by Tony Dixon, and a former TV reporter's investigation into the wrongful conviction of Teina Pora all feature in the shortlist for this year's crime writing awards.

Books about Teina Pora, Mark Lundy and martyred Dunedin priests feature in Kiwi crime writing awards

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A survey commissioned for the Spinoff's War for Auckland pop-up site puts the Labour MP well in front of his nearest rival, Vic Crone, just weeks out from voting. But many remain undecided. 

Exclusive: new Spinoff/SSI poll shows Phil Goff with huge lead in Auckland mayoral race

Government Launches Rural Broadband Network Initiative

There are calls for New Zealand's age of consent to be lowered. Madeleine Holden argues impulsive law-making is a bad idea.

Hard cases make bad law: Why we shouldn’t rush to lower the age of consent

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CERA will close its doors on April 18th, 2016. James Dann carries out the not-so-Herculean task of ranking all the "anchor projects" that have been completed during its five-year reign.

A tellingly short power ranking of all CERA’s major achievements

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The literary sensation of the year, A Little Life by novelist Hanya Yanagihara, is a finalist in the world's two most prestigious book prizes this month - the Man Booker awards, and the US National Book Awards.

Books: It’s… Booktober!!!! Countdown to the Man Booker Award, and the US National Book Awards

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Arguably one of the most talked-about new shows of 2015, Mr Robot has arrived exclusively in New Zealand on Lightbox today.

Television: News – Mr Robot Hacks Into New Zealand Screens Exclusively on Lightbox

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"I simply can't wait to hear the teams repeatedly butcher the order for a 'Chick'n Fala' and get a solid consensus on the pronunciation of 'pita' once and for all." – an introduction to The Block NZ for 2015.

News: Meet the Brave Pita Pit-Fueled Warriors Entering The Block NZ Villa Wars For 2015

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Last time, not even 10% of voters could be bothered.

The Auckland election on right now that almost nobody can be arsed with

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I'm sorry, but I can't stop apologising. 

Help me Hera: I’m so apologetic I’m annoying everyone around me

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The Reserve Bank followed through on a widely predicted double rates cut. It's just the beginning.

The sun peeks through the economic clouds, but when will it fully emerge?

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Toheroa were so good, we ate them all. But one group is working hard to restore them along one of Aotearoa's most famous beaches.

The fight for the toheroa of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe

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From healthcare to schools to roads, are core public services becoming the preserve of those who can afford them?

The slow drift towards ‘user pays’ risks turning New Zealand into a two-tier society

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As we head into the competition's final week, which of the six remaining castaways stand the best chance?

Celebrity Treasure Island power rankings: The mad king’s destiny

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Does the maligned Folie à Deux at least deserve a little credit for daring to try something different?

Review: The new Joker movie isn’t great, but is it really as bad as people are saying?

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John Campbell doesn’t solve a crime in his new series – instead he uncovers how long you can ask a question before someone finally listens to you.

Review: John Campbell, true crime and a taste of TVNZ’s new era

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The brat green billboards were right, the Chappell Roan rumours were wrong. 

Our quickfire reckons on the Laneway 2025 lineup

Please enjoy this teaser webisode for the upcoming second season of 

 before, the show follows best friends (and writers of the show) Ilana and Abbi as they negotiate life in New York City. Based on their long-running 

 celebrates every humiliation that comes with being in your 20s/being a human. It’s like the surreal version of 

 without the constant lashings of self-loathing. It’s simply a thing of pure joy.

 airs Tuesdays at 9.25pm on Comedy Central.

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