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Opinion: New Zealand cannot wait for another AI abuse case before fixing deepfake laws
The first deepfake sexual abuse prosecution should not be treated as a one-off legal curiosity. It should be treated as a warning.
Thu, 28 May 2026
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Opinion: Regional New Zealand is paying the price for airline economics
Airlines have to make commercial decisions, but regional communities are right to ask what happens when the numbers no longer support the connections they rely on.
Thu, 28 May 2026
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Opinion: Townhouse losses show density alone will not solve the housing problem
New Zealand needs more housing, but the latest townhouse resale figures show that building more of one product is not the same as building the homes people truly want.
Thu, 28 May 2026
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