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    Immigration's bungled tech upgrade - there could be more missing millions

    17/06/2026 | 19 mins.
    More than $30 million was written off for the failed project, but that may not be the true cost of this saga
    Millions of dollars have been wasted and the integrity of public servants called into question over an Immigration New Zealand tech upgrade that went badly wrong
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    The political battle over Labour's transport policy

    16/06/2026 | 22 mins.
    Fare Game: the policy that could save commuters hundreds and cost taxpayers millions 
    As Kiwis continue to wince at the petrol pump, Labour has swooped in, offering a cheaper ride. But the maths doesn't add up.
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    A wing and a prayer for Air Chathams

    15/06/2026 | 24 mins.
    A peace deal in the Middle East and a huge government loan on the horizon doesn't mean crisis over for our struggling airlines
    There may well be hope today that fuel lines will flow again soon, but regional airlines say their tail of problems is longer than just a couple of weeks
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    New mental health funding may not match the need

    14/06/2026 | 23 mins.
    Psychiatrists say the lack of data on the most pressing shortages, and absence of comprehensive planning, make new funding look piecemeal
    Any investment in mental health is welcome, say psychiatrists - but they're concerned the government's $100 million worth of solutions is unlikely to fix current problems, and may create new ones
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    The new male beauty crisis capturing our kids

    12/06/2026 | 22 mins.
    Millions of young men, including Kiwis, are chasing facial and body perfection. But some are paying a heavy price.
    Boys as young as 10 are being drawn into a global social media trend promising the perfect face, body and life, but psychologists warn that looksmaxxing is leaving many trapped in a dangerous cycle of insecurity, obsession and impossible standards
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