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Steve Braunias
Senior Writer

Steve Braunias writes for the Listener and Newsroom.

The listener.co.nz is the website of the award-winning New Zealand Listener, which has been covering the political, cultural and literary life of Aotearoa New Zealand for 80 years with features on current events, politics, social issues, health, technology, arts, food, culture and entertainment.

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Arrest warrant issued for rapper who parked his Lamborghini in a disabled space
Hawkes Bay Today

Arrest warrant issued for rapper who parked his Lamborghini in a disabled space

06 Dec 04:00 PM
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Steve Braunias: White Island latest tragedy in year of grief and unimaginable terror
Opinion

Steve Braunias: White Island latest tragedy in year of grief and unimaginable terror

09 Dec 10:30 PM

Comment: As a name, White Island is about to take on a new and terrible resonance.

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A Kiwi teacher died at an anti-racism rally 40 years ago. Who killed him?
Hawkes Bay Today

A Kiwi teacher died at an anti-racism rally 40 years ago. Who killed him?

01 May 03:00 AM

Death of Kiwi schoolteacher at anti-racism protest in London unsolved 40 years on.

History hovers over Empire past and present
Royals

History hovers over Empire past and present

31 Oct 04:00 PM

Harry and Meghan enjoyed the final day of their tour in our most hospitable city, Rotorua.

Braunias: Mama, just killed a man (a king, too), and still we wait for the royals
Royals

Braunias: Mama, just killed a man (a king, too), and still we wait for the royals

30 Oct 04:00 PM

Our close personal friends continued their working holiday of our green and puggy land.

Steve Braunias: Friendly seaside suburb watches royal roadshow
Royals

Steve Braunias: Friendly seaside suburb watches royal roadshow

29 Oct 04:00 PM

Our new friends Prince Harry and his expanding wife continued their working holiday in NZ.

Braunias on Tour: 'Suits...Loved Suits. Obviously I'm here mostly for Meghan'
Royals

Braunias on Tour: 'Suits...Loved Suits. Obviously I'm here mostly for Meghan'

28 Oct 04:00 PM

Steve Braunias joined the royal watchers in the crowd in Wellington yesterday.

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