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Will banning gang patches actually make New Zealand safer?
Gang members say it will create more problems, but the government argues it's about improving public safety.
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Luxon didn't meet the hīkoi, but he won't be able to hide from what comes next
An undeniable show of opposition to the coalition painted the streets of Wellington red, white and black.
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New Zealand's new 'anti-scam czar' gets to work
Millions of dollars are lost to scams each year. Should more attention be on the social media giants that platform them?
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The haka that circled the globe
The gobsmacking view-tally on the challenge to Act's treaty bill led by Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke in the NZ parliament.
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How the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill played out
And why one former MP says John Key would never have allowed this to happen.
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Solution to worker shortages creates problem for others
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Jacinda Ardern never wanted to be prime minister
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The ‘self-perpetuating downward spiral’ in our mental health system
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Golriz Ghahraman's resignation raises questions about life in political spotlight
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On the frontlines of Hīkoi mō te Tiriti
Thousands converged on Auckland, the day before the first reading of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
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Horrific, heartbreaking, wrong: Who apologised, and how
Politicians and public sector bosses say sorry, but victims of state abuse have something to say, too.
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A national apology and what's left unsaid
Government agency and political leaders will apologise today for decades of historic abuse in state care.
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Inside the urgent race to solve homelessness in Aotearoa
'This is way, way, worse than it’s ever been.'
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Stage set for Treaty Principles Bill showdown
The controversial proposed legislation has been introduced to parliament just a week out from its first reading.
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The morning after the night before: Trump returns to the White House
The 45th president will become the 47th, with Republicans winning the Senate and on track to control the House too.
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Conflicts over conflicts: Why perception in politics matters
Tensions over tobacco regulations hit boiling point in parliament yesterday.
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Todd McClay, trade, and the spectre of Trump
The PM says he'll work with whoever wins the White House, but the trade minister has previously expressed concern over higher tariffs.
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Small steps toward a second harbour crossing for Auckland
We still don't know what it will look like or when it will be built, but any progress is welcome.
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The Spinoff's essential wrap of news from across New Zealand, published each weekday morning. Written by Bulletin editor Stewart Sowman-Lund.
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