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'Smokefree generation': Aotearoa well on track to be smokefree next year

OPINION: NZ has recently had some of the most dramatic decreases in smoking in the world.

500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delays

Judicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?

Tesla dethroned as EV sales boomed in final month of Clean Car Discount

An industry boss wants clarity as EV owners get set to pay Road User Charges.

Ex-Nats MP cleared by police after family fight at mum’s tangi

Police say Alfred Ngaro and his whānau were cleared of assault claims.

Fran O’Sullivan: Taxing capital gains - Aussies can, why not us?

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Fran O'Sullivan.

Iwi to meet on Saturday to discuss hui of unity

Ngāti Porou will decide if and whether it supports national hui of unity.

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns amid rising political turmoil

In her resignation letter, she said she resigned at President Emmanuel Macron's request.

On edge and hoping for a ‘normal year’: Top five retail priorities for 2024

Industry players say 2024 will be a test for businesses and consumers.

Former PM Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford to marry this month

'And to Clarke, let’s finally get married,' Ardern said when she left politics.

Richard Prebble: Who’ll do all the work if the jobseekers won’t?

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Richard Prebble.

Richard Prebble can make make complex issues simple: Rob Campbell

OPINION: This is good for sloganeering but not for analysis.

Pic’s Peanut Butter chief says new Government has a ‘tough road’ ahead

Aimee McCammon studied at Harvard Business School this year and hasn't lost momentum.

Māoridom mourns the loss of Norm Dewes

The Māori champion died on the last day of 2023

Ngāti Kahungunu stands united against Government initiatives

Iwi members aired their views at a hui at Waimārama Marae last month.

Liam Dann: New Zealand is still a rich country ... now for the bad news

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Liam Dann.

Huhana Lyndon: Now is the time for unity

Opinion: 'I propose 2024 is a year for kotahitanga.'