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Computer outage raises questions

A global computer outage last Friday started from an update from the cybersecurity company...

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Computer outage raises questions

When so much attention is paid to the risk of cybercrime, it is ironic what has been dubbed the world’s biggest computer outage on Friday was caused by the good guys and not the bad guys.

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No signs of a changed Trump

The traditions and working of United States politics are a mystery to many of us living elsewhere, and probably to many inside the US too.

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Taming the inflation beast

Perhaps the harsh medicine is working. Inflation figures this week show a fall for the year ending June to 3.3%, tantalisingly close to the Reverse Bank’s 1% to 3% target range.

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Pharmac collaboration welcomed

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Pharmac collaboration welcomed

Associate Health Minister David Seymour’s letter of expectations for Pharmac has been welcomed by patient advocacy groups keen to see a more collaborative approach from the drug-buying agency.

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Where does this go next?

The attempted assassin’s bullet aimed at Donald Trump has disturbed the United States presidential campaign.

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OIA compliance not a nice-to-have

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OIA compliance not a nice-to-have

The feeble response from the coalition government to Associate Health Minister Casey Costello’s appalling handling of two official information requests around the smoke-free legislation repeal is concerning.

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A token effort on the environment

The government's water reforms are not financially sustainable, Simon Watts says. Photo: RNZ

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A token effort on the environment

Life, as we know, is full of surprises.

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‘Lifeblood of the university’

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‘Lifeblood of the university’

The University of Otago warrants an A for its free-speech statement.

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Greens’ Tana conundrum continues

Darleen Tana has resigned from the Green Party but wants to stay in Parliament. Photo: Marika...

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Greens’ Tana conundrum continues

The longer the Darleen Tana saga continues the messier it gets.

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Are community benefits overrated?

Unnatural fauna of New Zealand. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Are community benefits overrated?

When it comes to the pros and cons of local government, most of us are seemingly experts.

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Tumultuous times for journalism

Newshub staff pose for a final photo ahead of tonight's final 6pm bulletin. Photo: RNZ

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Tumultuous times for journalism

Who knows what journalism and the media will look like in this country in 20 years?

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Testing times for primary pupils

Erica Stanford. Photo: Gregor Richardson/file

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Testing times for primary pupils

Controversy over plans for compulsory testing of primary school pupils is nothing new.

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Keir Starmer inherits UK in decline

Keir Starmer, leader of Britain's Labour party, reacts as he addresses his supporters at a...

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Keir Starmer inherits UK in decline

It is always the longest night in British politics.

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‘Flooding’ the housing market

Chris Bishop said the First Home Grant was an "expensive and inefficient way to support first...

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‘Flooding’ the housing market

Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke last week about the need for house prices to fall. Yesterday, he announced the first main tranche of policies to try to make that happen.

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Scratching at the cat-control problem

A feral cat in the Southern Alps. Photo: supplied

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Scratching at the cat-control problem

North Canterbury’s controversial feral cat killing competition may attract attention but whether it is doing much for the wider debate around managing this pest is questionable.

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When the boot is on the other foot

Christopher Luxon speaking at the Ashburton Event Centre on his last visit to the town. Photo:...

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When the boot is on the other foot

Inspiration makes the world go round.

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Lies, alley cats and trains of thought

Republican presidential candidate former U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic Party...

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Lies, alley cats and trains of thought

Back in 1787, when the founding fathers of the United States drafted the new nation’s constitution, they strove to come up with a far-sighted document to provide a framework for managing most foreseeable eventualities.

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No quick fix for school attendance

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No quick fix for school attendance

News that regular attendance at Otago and Southland schools was up last term compared with the same time a year ago does not tell us much.

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Not a happy Matariki for all

Heavy machinery is being used to clear the Wairoa river mouth. Photo: Hawkes Bay Regional Council

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Not a happy Matariki for all

While many New Zealanders were busy celebrating the Matariki public holiday yesterday, the people of Tairāwhiti and northern Hawke’s Bay were starting work on a huge cleanup from yet another...

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