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Māori Television
Source / File Sir Tipene O’Regan will receive an additional Order of New Zealand - the country's highest honour - at an investiture ceremony this week....
Stuff
They believe the councils of Christchurch and Waimakariri have made “little progress” towards a good treaty relationship.
RNZ
Documents show Waka Kotahi believed it was well placed to step into the country's $100 million-plus bitumen market in a big way.
Stuff
Now we're without a Queen, Kiwis will re-examine New Zealand's relationship with the monarchy.
Stuff
Falling house prices have caused New Zealand to tumble from two to 41 in Knight Frank's international price index.
Māori Television
Gender diversity is the answer to New Zealand's talent crisis – that’s the findings of a new report by Champions For Change, a coalition of New Zealand's top...
Stuff
OPINION: The desperate plight of a growing underclass, with politicians hand-wringing while kicking for touch.
The Conversation
Over the 70 years of her reign, Queen Elizabeth II has been part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s living history, touching everything from the role of women to the Treaty of Waitangi.
Pundit
We should try to to evaluate our social policies systematically. But big data has limitations.
The Platform
Bryce Edwards: Jacinda Ardern’s Government – and even her Parliament – have been rightly feted around the world for reflecting a more modern New Zealand society. For example, 50% of the Parliament is now female.
todayfm.co.nz
The former New Zealand Prime Minister extended his sympathy to everyone who has lived through her reign.
ABC News
Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch, recently celebrating her 70th year on the throne.
Newsroom
The Government’s sustainable biofuels mandate requires fuel wholesalers to introduce biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from April 2023. Basil Sharp says the policy is likely to have unintended consequences.
RNZ
Queen Elizabeth II has died, setting off an outpouring of grief for the 96-year-old monarch who reigned supreme for 70 years.
Stuff
The number of public servants grew by nearly 28% between 2017 and 2021. The question is why and whether it's value for money.
RNZ
Thousands of travellers are waiting for a visa, as figures show only one in five requests were approved in the month after the border reopened.
todayfm.co.nz
"Relying on NZ Super payment is potentially not going to be enough” - Generate KiwiSaver adviser, Stephanie Whittaker
www.abc.net.au
New Zealand has the highest homelessness rate per capita in the OECD and a decades-long housing crisis. As cost-of-living pressures mount, the issue is becoming highly political for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
bowalleyroad.blogspot.com
Recovering Their Voice: Not bereft – not this time. Anomie cannot survive the rebirth of hope. Alienation flees before a compelling story. ...
Stuff
OPINION: The Aussies aren't mucking around when it comes to attracting skilled migrants. New Zealand is being left behind.
NZ Herald
Plan to introduce online Bingo by early next year raises fears of 'continuous gambling'.
RNZ
Covid-infected women who triggered a lockdown in Northland were rejected entry by one government department then approved by another, police evidence shows.
Stuff
OPINION: The employment market is so hot some employers are seeing applicants poached between the time they get the job and sign on the dotted line.
RNZ
Inflation means pensioners relying on superannuation alone are finding it impossible to make ends meet, a new report says.
RNZ
It seems the golden years are increasingly gold plated, with a new report suggesting a couple retiring in a NZ city needs about $750,000 in the bank if they want more than a no frills existence. The Massey University retirement expenditure guidelines set out what's needed on top of Superannuation to get by. Even in the provinces it calculates a couple will have to have saved close to half a million dollars to fund a "choices" lifestyle. And essentially nobody across the country can get by on the state pension alone. Author and Massey Business School Associate Professor Claire Matthews talks to Lisa Owen.
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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