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Thousands protest rising costs across France as clashes erupt in Paris
The interior ministry counted 146,000 protesters, against unions' 250,000.
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‘A woman’s dignity is not a punchline’: Former NZ First MP on Michael Laws’ comments
She said Winston Peters should show more principle in holding Laws to account.
A feminist critique of MPs cosying up to gangs and the 'special place in hell' awaiting some
OPINION: I was sure these female MPs would apologise when the photos came out.
National Party volunteer rebuked over ‘offensive’ Labour voter street-fight joke
Kumar said he regretted the post.
'Silly mistake' or pattern? Laws' sexism scandals through the years
Previous controversies include Michael Laws suggesting some women 'invite' domestic abuse.
Danish students join European protests against education cuts
About 14,000 students are expected to lose grants, and 8000 face cuts.
Google turns off AI for schoolchildren by default
The controls will roll out worldwide, starting in the US, with no date set.
Four mistakes Kiwis can't afford to make in the last five years before retirement
OPINION: As the deadline to retirement approaches, good intentions are no longer enough.
Students blockade dozens of French schools and universities
Authorities said 48 of France’s 3700 high schools were blocked.
Children as young as 7 seek help as Auckland homelessness crisis deepens
Nearly three-quarters of young people assessed were sleeping rough or couch surfing.
High Court hears bid to overturn Australia social media ban
Reddit says evidence so far shows the ban has had limited impact.
Police reveal how many move-on orders they've issued in first nine days
The new law is a 'very good prevention tool', assistant police commissioner says.
Prominent National volunteer regrets post saying assault victim was a Labour voter
Raj Kumar, a councillor and former mayoral candidate, has removed his 'attempt at satire'.
Workplaces should stop treating political talk as taboo
OPINION: Workplaces can expose young staff to views beyond their social media feeds.
Should there be an age limit on trick-or-treating?
Teenagers aged 14-15 were turned away from several homes over the weekend.
US parties make their final pitches to voters as midterms near
Democrats scrambled after Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers.
Fatal crash: Women kicked out of court after Facebook order outburst
One was removed after yelling at the judge, and two more after yelling at each other.
'We're making it worse': Ardern urges politicians to rebuild trust amid 'crisis of leadership'
She said politicians were aiding polarisation in society and urged them to improve.
After three years of relentless reform, what lies beyond the election for education?
OPINION: Schools must teach an hour each of reading, writing and maths daily.
The Kia Ora lady: Two words that became a defining moment in NZ history
In 1984, two little words sent the nation into a spin, Dame Naida Glavish recalls.
Seeing my high school mate homeless opened my eyes – former radio host
OPINION: Rough sleepers lack the security guards who patrolled the Lifewise Big Sleepout.
What if AI turns out to be a terrible investment?
Telegraph: Technology can redistribute wealth without making the economic pie bigger.
You can't cut your way out of a fiscal hole. Today's layoffs are tomorrow's missing customers
OPINION: Sound fiscal policy must contain debt. The key is how it is invested.
MP hurls chair in brawl over Armenian Ministry of Sex
The party blamed sexual dissatisfaction for activism by middle-aged women.