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Phil Taylor
Senior Writer

Phil Taylor is a senior writer for the New Zealand Herald

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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White Island: Cruise ship company can be sued in the US
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White Island: Cruise ship company can be sued in the US

11 Dec 04:00 PM
'Racist pamphlet by ignorant fool' enrages Justice Minister
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'Racist pamphlet by ignorant fool' enrages Justice Minister

13 Apr 05:00 PM

Pamphlet that references Don Brash labelled racist by Justice Minister Andrew Little.

You need a university degree to read online contracts, study finds
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You need a university degree to read online contracts, study finds

08 Feb 04:00 PM

Common online contracts are unreadable but are still enforced, warn researchers.

Fishy money: Deal done on cash seized in flawed fraud investigation
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Fishy money: Deal done on cash seized in flawed fraud investigation

21 Aug 05:00 PM

Black market fish dealer agrees to split hidden cash with authorities.

AOS raid, evidence in sewer and cash seized: case slammed
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AOS raid, evidence in sewer and cash seized: case slammed

01 Aug 05:00 PM

MPI found to have 'ignored the law' and was 'high-handed', say judges.

Don't call her Girl With the Golden Guns
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Don't call her Girl With the Golden Guns

11 Sep 05:00 PM

Lisa Carrington is once again an Olympic champion. In this profile from last year, she admits that talking about her impressive build is not her favourite pastime.

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