Our wild, weird year in sport
Our wild, weird year in sport
It's been a strange year for sport - again. We look back at the high - and low - lights of 2021.
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Our second 'year like no other' - how we unravelled
Our second 'year like no other' - how we unravelled
For our American-Kiwi family, the start of 2021 here was better than the alternative in California. We take you through our second covid year, through their eyes.
Building blows - how much can the industry take?
Building blows - how much can the industry take?
How long can the construction industry keep taking the hits? A look at another year of disruption in building.
A new direction on domestic violence in NZ
A new direction on domestic violence in NZ
New Zealand has a new domestic violence strategy - but is it more than bureaucratic talk and hot air?
A lot of talk, less action on climate change in 2021
A lot of talk, less action on climate change in 2021
It's been a year of developments in Climate Change discussions - but not a year of progress.
Muscling up and moving in on the ice
Muscling up and moving in on the ice
As summer flights head back to Antarctica, we look at the geopolitics of the land that no one owns, but everyone wants a piece of.
Global restraints force another look at coastal shipping
Global restraints force another look at coastal shipping
Global shipping restraints are putting New Zealand importers and exporters at risk. There's a solution, but it's not cheap, and it won't come as quickly as it's needed.
Time to pay attention to our oceans
Time to pay attention to our oceans
Coastal ecosystems are better than tropical rainforests when it comes to trapping carbon and at this year's big climate change conference they finally got some attention.
Unrest and riots in Solomon Islands
Unrest and riots in Solomon Islands
New Zealand forces are being sent to the Solomon Islands to help calm growing unrest in what is most definitely not a tropical tourist paradise. But the portents for a lasting peace are not good.
Global microchip shortage boosts niche business
Global microchip shortage boosts niche business
A global shortage of microchips may not be good for your Christmas present list, but one New Zealand company is cashing in.
Struggle at the ski fields
Struggle at the ski fields
Ruapehu's ski fields are under pressure - but unusually, this time it's not from natural forces.
The MLM scheme making money from money-traders
The MLM scheme making money from money-traders
An international multi-level marketing scheme operating in New Zealand uses social media influencers to entice people to enter a complex financial world they know nothing about.
Is Luxon's face the one that will stick?
Is Luxon's face the one that will stick?
There's a new face at the head of the National Party - but he's the fifth new face since John Key resigned five years ago. Is his the one that will stick?
Tennis star Peng Shuai - caught up in Chinese politics
Tennis star Peng Shuai - caught up in Chinese politics
Is the mysterious disappearance of Peng Shuai - and her unconvincing 'reappearance' - a watershed moment in the Chinese chapter of the MeToo movement?
The hiccups in the housing intensification Bill
The hiccups in the housing intensification Bill
The new bipartisan bill on housing intensification was welcomed by all - until the detail was revealed.
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