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A Newsroom survey shows local election candidates are overwhelmingly opposed to Three Waters reforms, but councils have renegotiated funding agreements that 'gagged' them from criticising the Government's changes.
RNZ
Local berry growers fear a hepatitis A outbreak linked to imported fruit could put people off safe local produce.
RNZ
The Reserve Bank has raised the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 3.5 percent, as expected.
Newshub
"To get inflation down, you need to dish out a few economic hits."
Stuff
The aquaculture industry is facing a "significant shortfall" in workers post-Covid.
RNZ
The chances of the ground shaking more violently in a quake is much higher than previously thought for large parts of the country.
The Conversation
Convicted rapist Jayden Meyer was given a nine months home detention, sparking protests and an appeal from crown prosecutors. But the sentence is in line with the law. Is it time for change?
RNZ
Consumers are turning to personal loans to make ends meet, as high inflation and rising interests puts the squeeze on household finances.
Newsroom
Responding to a critical review, Liz Coutts says big egos have derailed a port safety and efficiency project that would have helped the NZ economy get through this supply crisis.
Newsroom
Old white man or old white man? Those are the options in the upcoming local body elections, according to Newsroom surveys that show a disproportionate representation of certain demographics
RNZ
New figures show the national average house price has continued to decline.
Newshub
It's the third round of money.
the Guardian
Cohousing offers a vision of connected, community-based living – but the path to realising the dream can be far from smooth
Newsroom
Lack of coordination between monetary and fiscal policy is hurting the UK economy and threatening a global currency crisis. What might that mean for NZ?
RNZ
Members of Whakatōhea are being encouraged to vote on whether to accept a $100 million settlement with the Crown, which would bring an end to nearly 30 years of negotiation.
Stuff
OPINION: Naming and shaming the worst performing retirement funds has worked wonders in Australia. Kiwi savers, meanwhile, are left wondering.
Stuff
OPINION: Would you pay over $200,000 during your life for protection against job loss? it’s a good estimate of what a typical Kiwi might pay under the ‘Income Insurance Scheme’.
Twenty candidates for Māori and general wards, community boards and council committees discussed how to make Eurocentric councils more whānau-centric.
Newsroom
An experimental 'deliberative democracy' process has been used by Watercare to get input from Aucklanders on future water sources and it could provide a model for a more inclusive and equitable format for citizen participation
Opinion: Watercare has used a ‘deliberative democracy’ process to get input from Aucklanders on future water sources for the region. Tatjana Buklijas explains.
RNZ
Dozens of people are complaining daily they haven't got their voting papers for the local elections, an electoral official says.
Stuff
OPINION: Short of raising taxes or diverting money from other public sector agencies, I see few other alternatives to increase conservation funding.
NZ Herald
Police have rejected National assertions youth offenders are getting off scot-free.
RNZ
As a winter bonus is about to end, the biggest nurses' union wants to negotiate an ongoing payment system to reflect the pressure on nurses still working extra hours.
RNZ
It will feature double the number of census workers, 44 percent more paper form deliveries, and will prioritise Māori and other lower-responding groups.
RNZ
Tory Whanau has won the Wellington mayoralty, with Phil Mauger winning in Christchurch, Jules Radich prevailing in Dunedin and Wayne Brown claiming victory in Auckland. Follow RNZ for results as they come in.
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