71% believe the alcohol industry should not be involved in shaping national or local policy.
Politics
Collins moves to scrap DEI rules in bid to ‘restore meritocracy’
“We cannot be assured of getting the best candidates for each role.”
Exclusives
The $1,440-per-tonne climate illusion: Auckland’s food scrap bins don’t add up
Is Auckland Council’s green bin programme simply virtue signalling?
Economy
NZ Post’s new $250m mega-hub transforms border security
“It’s a very big, important site.”
Health
‘Doctor-less North’ claim after stroke patient seen by US-based telehealth doctor
“It was like looking at a TV screen.”
Social Issues
‘King’ tops New Zealand’s list of banned baby names once again
King once again topped the banned list.
Politics
Luxon calls for united NZ approach to deepen ties with India
“India is our largest source of skilled migrants and second-largest source of international students.”
Justice
Study finds New Zealand teen sexual violence rates among highest in developed world
“We’re focused on doing a smaller number of things, but doing them more effectively.”
Economy
Kiwis head offshore as economy falters and towns shrink
More than half of New Zealanders who leave go to Australia, where average wages are 26% higher.
Social Issues
Principals push back against early sex ed in schools, support age-appropriate approach
“We just don’t believe it’s appropriate…”