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For the last 63 years Auckland's Tamaki electorate has been a true blue seat, a mere tap in for National. But the ACT Party believes that incumbent MP Simon O'Connor is on shaky politcal ground: He's a mere footnote on National's party list at 54, while his ultra-conservative views on abortion, same-sex marriage and euthenasia have some constituents looking elsewhere for their representative in Parliament. Enter Act Party deputy leader Brooke van Velden: young, female, socially l...

Al Futtaim Education Foundation is proud to celebrate the remarkable success of Deira International School (DIS) in the summer of 2023 GCSE examinations. Despite a challenging academic environment, DIS has posted unprecedented results, affirming the school's Outstanding status and exemplifying the Foundation's commitment to academic excellence.

Australia stands at a crossroads in the global clean energy race. Will it soar or falter?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says super funds could be tapped for defence, but funds would have to walk a narrow ethical path, critics say.

National has defended the contribution made by its likely outgoing Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse and his advocacy for the South. However, it...

National has defended the contribution made by its likely outgoing Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse and his advocacy for the South. However, it...

The former list MP told Mike Hosking Breakfast his comments were unfairly portrayed.

Hundreds of candidates are competing across 72 electorate seats. Here's who to watch.

The GSIA has appointed James Alexander, chief executive of UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF), as its new chair.

A huge housing development proposal in their tiny cul-de-sac was once the worst nightmare of a group of Auckland neighbours.
But eight years later, a decay