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Greens vow to scrap mining consents as fast-track changes rushed throughThe public was given just 11 days to make submissions on dozens of controversial changes to the fast-track law.By Catherine McGregor | 18th November, 2025Contributing writer
Juggernaut 2: The ‘bugger the pollsters’ electionIn episode three, National seeks re-election after a tumultuous first term.By Juggernaut | 18th November, 2025Podcast
OpinionGeoffrey Palmer: The McSkimming scandal shows we need a whole new Policing ActDemocracy requires a trusted system to uphold the rule of law. In this instance, the rule of law has been polluted at its source.By Geoffrey Palmer | 18th November, 2025Guest writer
New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this weekIncluding Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington going head-to-head, and a new misunderstood monarch.By Thomas Giblin | 17th November, 2025Guest writer
The first-ever Moriori language week is hereTā re Moriori is a language unique to the Moriori people and Rēkohu – Chatham Islands.By Liam Rātana | 17th November, 2025Ātea editor
Department stores aren’t dead yetWith Faradays moving to Auckland's Milne & Choyce building, is this retail format seeing a new lease on life?By Emma Gleason | 17th November, 2025Contributing writer
Lessons from the ‘neglected’ under-18 dental service in the push to expand careEssential dental treatment is free for kids. Here’s what it would look like to make it free for others. By Shanti Mathias | 17th November, 2025Contributing writer
Can Michelin stars save New Zealand’s struggling restaurant scene?As thousands of eateries shutter and diners tighten their belts, the government is spending millions to bring the Michelin Guide to New Zealand. Will it help? By Catherine McGregor | 17th November, 2025Contributing writer
OpinionControversial: Public transport in Auckland is actually pretty goodThough it might be a controversial opinion, these days public transport in Auckland is in many respects fine, and in a number of areas, bordering on good.By Hayden Donnell | 17th November, 2025Senior writer
The Celebrity Traitors finale was perfect television – upload mistakes and all Parting is such sweet sorrow indeed.By Tara WardStaff writer & Alex Casey | 10th November, 2025Senior writer
Tauranga finally has nice things, but can it keep them?The investment in Tauranga's CBD has turned the ghost town into a ghost town with huge potential. By Claire Mabey | 10th November, 2025Books editor
How one 40-year-old song ended up in seemingly every big NZ movie of 2025Between Tinā, Pike River and Prime Minister, this classic hit is absolutely getting absolutely thrashed in cinemas this year.By Alex Casey | 8th November, 2025Senior writer
The most normal abnormal mayorThe really odd thing about new Whakatāne mayor Nándor Tánczos is how conventional he is. By Hayden Donnell | 5th November, 2025Senior writer