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Today’s stories
- Where to eat on Karangahape Road – an insider’s guide
- How Michael Jackson moonwalked into the centre of pop culture again
- ‘Consider me bitten’: Stakes by Noelle McCarthy, reviewed
- Review: Te Ara Tupua is the road Wellington always deserved
- The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending June 12The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending June 12 lists the top 10 books in Auckland and Wellington, featuring local and international titles across various genres.
- Memo to Labour: Wasteful spending is for roads, not public transport subsidiesNational criticized Labour's plan to subsidize public transport using the National Land Transport Fund, arguing that funds should prioritize road projects instead.
- New details emerge of Te Māngai Pāho’s vision for Māori newsTe Māngai Pāho has allocated $18.5 million for reo Māori news content, including a new national news hub, Te Iho, which will produce news wraps and bulletins for iwi radio and television. The funding aims to support Māori journalism and address sector challenges, though some providers express concerns.
- Memo to Labour: Wasteful spending is for roads, not public transport subsidiesLabour's proposal to subsidize public transport with $65m faced criticism from National, which argued the funds should prioritize road projects instead. National's response highlighted concerns over funding sources and policy transparency.
- Help! I can’t stop watching Celebrity Tipping Point NZThe article discusses the author's obsession with the New Zealand version of the game show Tipping Point, highlighting its energetic and over-the-top style compared to the British original, and the celebrity participants' experiences.
- The raft of recent disability support changes, explainedRecent changes to New Zealand's disability support system include legislative shifts, funding cuts, and service adjustments, sparking controversy and criticism from the disability community.
- The ups and downs of Labour’s first week back in the spotlightLabour faced challenges and controversies in their return to the political spotlight, including a missing Fieldays tent and scrutiny over a list candidate's code of conduct.
- The Labour Party has finally arrived. What took so long?The Labour Party has introduced a moderate public transport fare cap policy and a new party list, signaling a shift towards a more defined identity after a period of perceived inaction.
- Social media has become a corrupted shitscape and the tech giants just shrugA survey shows New Zealanders are highly concerned about fake news and misinformation on social media, with examples including false claims about a rugby coach's wife's death. Tech giants like Meta face criticism for not effectively removing such content.
- Fifa World Cup 2026: Your absolute last-minute beginner’s guideThe 2026 FIFA World Cup starts with Mexico vs. South Africa, hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, featuring 48 teams and a new format with 104 games. New Zealand's All Whites will play their first World Cup since 2010, with matches scheduled in the US and Canada.
- New and Approved: Aster, DunedinAster, a new cafe, opened in the Ōtepoti Dunedin Botanic Garden's pavilion, offering seasonal menu items and a relaxed, accessible environment with a Scandinavian-inspired design.