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The magnificent yachts parked up at the Auckland's viaduct are more than just nice to look at - they're also good for our boat-related trades
Zen and Koru are two of the flashiest superyachts docked right now, but it's just the start of the season and New Zealand can expect more to come
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From drug money to building sites, how criminals are trying to turn dirty cash into legitimate wealth
How organised crime and dodgy building contractors formed a profitable marriage of convenience.
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'Open conflict and institutional paralysis' - behind the scenes at New Zealand Cricket it's civil war
There's an ambitious plan to revitalise the game, but the decision making has been excruciating, the timeline dubious and the fallout, furious
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New Zealand's space race is on the verge of stepping up another notch, but with big opportunities come growing risks
A potential new spaceport could bring investment and opportunity, but as our dependence on satellites grows, so do the risks of cyberattacks, collisions and conflict in orbit.
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New Zealand's aid contributions outside of the Pacific aren't massive but they're still significant - and the money saves lives
The drop of aid New Zealand sends to Ethiopia is small but significant. Slashing it in order to boost Pharmac's budget will cost lives.
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