The end to spin off stories from 1977's first Star Wars movie looks like being a galaxy far, far away…

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A global report ranking New Zealand as the worst for youth suicide rates grabbed headlines. But two researchers say the numbers are wrong…

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A precedent-setting High Court case could be the key to a better attitude towards cleaning up our waterways…

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With meth use on the rise, one former addict shares her brutal story and remarkable recovery.

Kiwis from every background are now smoking meth, and the fallout is devastating. One former addict shares her story, in hopes of stopping others from picking up the pipe.…

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Why trial and error isn't the best way to learn financial literacy, and how a new curriculum could help

A new curriculum will teach financial literacy to students starting in Year 1. Experts say it could save people learning their lessons the hard - and expensive - way.
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The Detail's Amanda Gillies talks to NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson about crowds, international fixtures, financial turmoil and personal strain

NZ Rugby's boss Mark Robinson is one of those 'up' people, something that shines through in spite of all the 'down' news surrounding the sport
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When it comes to studying how bots affect human behaviour, there are other ways to do it than pretending to be one of those bots…

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The language of the Budget sometimes takes a professional to decode. A look at what's real, and what's nominal. 

Even if the government throws more than a billion extra dollars into health and education, those sectors will be standing still - the money eaten up by inflation
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The government's lightning blitz on pay equity claims has left whole sectors devastated, and the public confused about what just happened

The opposition, unions and media have all been accused of scaremongering on the pay equity legislation. But the issue's been clouded by the government's actions, which left no time for debate.…

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On top of a turbine in the windy city, The Detail learns why too much wind isn't a good thing

After a year of drought, heavy rainfall has brought relief to the energy sector. Whether that carries over to consumers is a different story.…

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