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‘Disrespect for science’: Docs reveal how Govt pushed controversial changes to prestigious Marsden Fund
Documents reveal how Govt made changes to Marsden Fund that outraged academic community.
‘Not good enough’: Police slammed for non-emergency call delays
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Letters: Treat China as a valued friend, despite war games
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Home owners face $400 hike as disaster insurance levy set to rise
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Watch live: David Seymour unveils overseas investment reforms amid foreign home buyers debate
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China’s military moves in Pacific pose growing threat, expert warns
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Court again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fishery
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Niu FM parts ways with under-fire radio personality after Destiny library protest
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Editorial: Govt must listen to RBNZ call for better economic statistics
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Matthew Hooton: Interest rate forecasts great news for National re-election
OPINION: Risks remain if interest rates start rising again in election year.
NZ First ‘woke’ bank bill drawn from ballot, but not backed by National and Act – yet
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Letters: Stats NZ boss takes fall for inevitable data breach
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Niu FM hosts speak out after radio co-worker seen at violent protest of library pride event
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