As the geopolitical jockeying in the Pacific continues, and America voices concern again over China's influence, the US is being told to step up

The US is being nudged to improve its standing in the Pacific as China muscles in - starting with turning up

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A new study highlights the high use of antibiotics in young children in New Zealand, but one expert points out it's not just an issue in kids

New Zealand ranks fourth in the OECD when it comes to antibiotic prescriptions, but that's not a good thing

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With less than two months to go until the election, The Detail sits down with two political journalists to talk polls, policies and whether the leaders of the big parties will survive

Polls, policies and political pokes - with less than two months to go, the election battle heats up

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A small part of big road project budgets is spent on something beautiful - but under Act, it would take a back seat

Act wants to cut motorway art from road project budgets. Advocates say the effort to save us money will make us poorer

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New Zealand is facing the biggest flu outbreak in a decade putting pressure on our health system

New Zealand is in the grip of Influenza A, and for our most vulnerable it's proving deadly

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Some politicians have managed to weaponise social media for electoral purposes, but experts say if you don't have the deft touch, just stay away 

Politicians who think TikTok is an advertising platform for their party are wasting their time on the platform, say experts

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Humanitarians in war zones are constantly looking at the sky as drones deliver their deadly weapons indiscriminately - in some cases they're targeting aid workers

A Kiwi humanitarian says it's time we re-think the rules of war and have discussions around arming aid workers

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Developer Winton has been at the centre of several controversies, from its fast track applications to a problematic boss and suspension from the stock exchange

A hugely controversial fast-tracked housing development is not the only bump in the road for Winton Land, whose owner is under the spotlight for his behaviour

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Shane Jones' explosive 'medieval slave practices' claims raise questions over exploitation, regulation - and Jones' true intent

Shane Jones has accused the kiwifruit industry of 'medieval slave practices' and called for a review of the laws governing Zespri. But with the industry pushing back, the question is whether this is a genuine systemic problem or provocative political grenade from the coalition partner.

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How to fix your house to avoid those sweltering summer nights 

Now we've changed our homes to keep in the winter warmth, it's time for more modifications as we try to flush out the summer heat

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