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    Why Japan is the only country where married couples must have the same surname
     20 April 2024
    Six couples are suing the Japanese government for the right to use different surnames. With the support of big business, there is now growing pressure to allow more options.
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    Jacinda Ardern slashed negative gearing in NZ. The new government has brought it back
    20 Apr: Property investors in New Zealand have had several years with a reduced ability to claim their interest payments as a tax deduction, but the new Coalition government has brought it back.... more
    The Law Society says it's becoming more common for people to criticise judges -- and it's a problem
    19 Apr: The Law Society says it's becoming more common for people to criticise judges -- and it's a problem... more
    The Auckland Ratepayers Alliance says the latest Government measure to ease rates, only solves a small part of the problem
    19 Apr: The Auckland Ratepayers Alliance says the latest Government measure to ease rates, only solves a small part of the problem... more
    The Government's decision to extend the timeframe for earthquake-strengthening work has gained support among Local Government New Zealand
    19 Apr: The Government's decision to extend the timeframe for earthquake-strengthening work has gained support among Local Government New Zealand... more
    Auckland Action Against Poverty says it's time to start a conversation about the meaning of work in New Zealand
    19 Apr: Auckland Action Against Poverty says it's time to start a conversation about the meaning of work in New Zealand... more
    German far-right leader Björn Höcke on trial for allegedly using Nazi slogan — his 'extremist' party is one of the country's highest-polling
    18 Apr: Experts say the allegations against him and support for his party are just part of a "concerning" shift towards the far-right and extremism across Europe.... more
    Mayor Wayne Brown says he's not convinced rules on earthquake-prone buildings should apply to Auckland, but he welcomes the Government bringing forward a review
    18 Apr: Mayor Wayne Brown says he's not convinced rules on earthquake-prone buildings should apply to Auckland, but he welcomes the Government bringing forward a review... more
    Britain's foreign minister David Cameron says Israel has decided to retaliate against Iran
    18 Apr: Britain's foreign minister says it is clear that Israel is making a decision to act against Iran for its unprecedented strike on its territory.... more
    A reminder New Zealand is called the Shaky Islands for a reason, following earthquake strengthening deadline changes
    18 Apr: A reminder New Zealand is called the Shaky Islands for a reason, following earthquake strengthening deadline changes... more

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