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Immigration NZ could have made any decision on the controversial speaker's visa and it would've been better than a minister intervening. 

What we should have done with Candace Owens is nothing

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Ready the lifeboats: the coalition boat appears to be listing. 

Gone By Lunchtime: A plan to have a plan about some ferries

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From 'testing' to 'tiring', there's a clear theme.

The world in 2024, in one sentence

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The government says it's a 'technology-led approach'. Critics say it's an 'abject failure'. 

The finalised second Emissions Reduction Plan is out – what’s in it and what’s not?

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Believe it or not, this is not a joke headline.

Auckland Council opposes new housing because motorists won’t be able to see a hill

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The roadmap for a peaceful transition to a democratic future in Syria already exists and it’s ready to be actioned.

The Al-Assad dynasty is over and a new day dawns in Syria

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The rising star MP on chairing the committee that will attract untold heat, his own path to politics, and whether haka are welcome at the hearings. 

Meet James Meager, the man left holding the treaty principles bill

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What are Marsden grants, and why have this week's changes to them caused such a stir?

The changes to research funding in Aotearoa, explained

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There’s plastic everywhere, and efforts to reduce it are limited by the power of big oil.

Is New Zealand – and the world – doing enough to tackle the plastic problem?

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Public consultation is currently open on further restricting the use of puberty blockers in young people experiencing gender dysphoria. Jennifer Shields argues why the process has been flawed from the beginning.

Gender-affirming care affects a small minority – so why the public consultation?

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A declassified conversation with George Bush shows Jim Bolger 'wanted' to remove the nuclear ban in 1991. But he couldn't.

Labour’s long win on defence policy

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Act had disproportionate influence in year one, says David Seymour. Is he right? 

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In a Q+A interview on Sunday, the prime minister said 'what I say to you is' 26 times in 30 minutes. 

A journey through the 26 times Luxon said ‘what I say to you is’ on Q+A

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Wellington's Golden Mile upgrade has survived yet another concerted cancellation attempt. Surely now we can just build the damn thing?

Windbag: Can we finally just get on with the Golden Mile?

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Hundreds more counselling sessions will need to be delivered every month if the charity wants to access all of its $24m funding.

Can Gumboot Friday provide $24m worth of counselling sessions in four years?

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Spend $20 on public transport each week? Next year that could be $34.

The government wants public transport fares to go up. Why?

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As councillors clashed with the mayor and put their relationship with mana whenua at risk, the outcome was still anyone's guess.

Privatisation lost: Inside the final vote for the future of Wellington Airport

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Lockdowns, mandates and MIQ were all scrutinised in the commission's first report.

Covid-19 Royal Commission releases first report – what you need to know

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Everything we know about how to submit, when hearings will be held, and the rest. 

How will the select committee process on the Treaty principles bill play out?

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In the second instalment of a three-part series, Oliver Neas explores the dramatic conflict and behind-the-scenes dealmaking that shaped the Wellington Airport saga. 

Privatisation lost: the Green Party vs the Green Party

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From mullet competitions to ram raids, if it happened in Te Awamutu, the Courier was there to cover it.

A love letter to community newspapers 

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In which we judge this year's New Zealand books by their covers, and pick the top 10.

The Spinoff’s best NZ book covers of 2024

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From Holmes to Sheeran, a look back at some of the more memorable visitors Ferndale has ever seen.

A brief history of celebrity cameos on Shortland Street

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The selfishness of this city's drivers never fails to ruin my day. How do I get from A to B without wishing retribution on my fellow motorists?

Help Me Hera: How do I navigate Auckland traffic without going insane?

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The long-awaited drama about the new Interislander ferries reaches a pivotal moment.

An ‘announcement of an announcement’ of two new boats

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From fried chicken and franchises to fusion and fine dining, Korean cuisine has taken over Tāmaki Makaurau.

The inside story of Auckland’s Korean culinary boom

After watching CNN’s three hour, 11 candidate Republican debate yesterday, Duncan Greive assesses the general vibe of each candidate, with help from Alex Casey on speech bubbles

Rand Paul: Guy who woke up in his car – again.

Mike Huckabee: Crew member in charge of laughing at leader’s jokes / Will dance for VP selection

Marco Rubio: Best Supporting Actor Academy Award Nominee for playing a President

Ted Cruz: Funeral Preacher. Doesn’t know the name of the deceased.

Ben Carson: Guy you have a ‘save me’ signal for, in case you get stuck talking to them at a party.

Scott Walker: Inherited his Dad’s SME manufacturing firm and suit. Neither fits.

Chris Christie: Bargain store frontman (above Mad Butcher, below Adrienne and John from Magness Benrow)

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From the guy who woke up in his car to a second generation synth, Duncan Greive assesses the overall vibe of each of the Republican Presidential Nominees.

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