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Why is NZ losing its mind over Ikea? Because even in a recession, we need something to sit on

Cost-of-living crisis? Never mind—there’s a couch at the end of the motorway queue.

Listener weekly quiz: December 3

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Steve Braunias at the Whakaari/White Island inquest: The heroism and horror that haunts survivors

The Whakaari/White Island inquest hears of stories courage and chaos amid disaster.

Redeveloped Toi Tauranga Art Gallery now open: I’m quite overwhelmed with what we have achieved’

After major overhaul, Tauranga Art Gallery reopens with a fresh, inclusive vision.

Listener weekly quiz: November 26

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The Pike River tragedy: How deregulation and corner-cutting turned deadly

In an ideological climate of deregulation, essential regulations weren't developed.

Beetles bear brunt of forest slump

Lack of recent headlines about kauri dieback doesn’t mean the bad news is over

29 deaths at Pike River sparked workplace safety reforms – why are they now being dismantled?

How long does it take for collective national grief to decay into casual disregard?