Newsroom
With OMV set to announce unexpectedly good flows from its Pohokura field and Genesis buying in more coal, the tide is turning back to investment in fossil fuels. Shane Jones tells Jonathan Milne that NZ has no need of key metals for the manufacture of electrification tech.
NZ Herald
As a descendant of one of the signatories of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, signed in Te Kaha on June 14, 1840, I have always been crystal clear about what it...
Newsroom
Relief at Dunedin’s new hospital not being the worst-case scenario masks the need for future investment, writes David Williams
NZ Herald
Waitangi Day is a portal to our past and future. 190 years ago, chiefs from Northland through the Hawke’s Bay and Waikato signed He Whakaputanga o te...
Newsroom
There are moments of grace and unity as Parliament completes the work of generations of Taranaki Māori, to admit the atrocities of the past and acknowledge the mountain as a living totem for the future, writes Jonathan Milne.
The Conversation
Multiple countries, including New Zealand and Australia, are trying to use tax and competition rules to stem the growing power of big tech.
The Conversation
The ACT Party leader believes government assets should provide a return or be sold. But a majority of New Zealanders are consistently opposed to more privatisation.
The Conversation
The prime minister’s state-of-the-nation focus on economic growth, particularly in mining and tourism, was long on aspiration and short on realistic expectations.
Pundit
The invitation to comment on the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill opens with Minister David Seymour stating ‘[m]ost of New Zealand's problems can be traced to poor productivity, and poor productivity can be traced to poor regulations’.
Newsroom
If you could talk economic growth into existence, Christopher Luxon's NZ would top the OECD. Tim Murphy reports on the State of the Nation speech
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It’s been 65 years since a prime minister has lost an election, stayed on in Opposition, and gone on to retake the top job. Now Chris Hipkins thinks he can pull off the same trick.
Newsroom
Opinion: Some ministers demoted, one given a hospital pass – and some given get-out-of-jail-free cards
RNZ
Analysis - Coalition parties looks set to try to differentiate themselves, opposition parties may get closer, and Nicola Willis tries to kickstart the economy.
NZ Herald
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka’s Waitangi Tribunal appointments have been criticised by Te Pāti Māori as a “whitewash”. Māori Development Minister...
The Standard
Christopher Luxon has conducted a major Cabinet Reshuffle with the stand out feature the demotion of Shane Reti and the transfer of Health from Reti to Simeon Brown.
The Conversation
Governments regularly focus on doubling exports to improve the economy. While the goal may be aspirational, there are ways to grow the export sector. Here’s how.
NZ Herald
THREE KEY FACTS Quite a few people have lost their jobs in the health service system, so another one is no real surprise. At least National Minister Shane...
RNZ
Analysis - The prime minister has taken a close hard look at the varying skills of his ministers, resulting in a portfolio allocation imbalance following Sunday's reshuffle, Jo Moir writes.
Newsroom
Analysis: Despite the Government's talk about tax cuts and falling interest rates, a majority of Kiwis say the country is going the wrong way.
Newsroom
From the University of Auckland - Opinion: The Gene Technology Bill seeks to make genetic engineering research and technology readily available in NZ. Lauren Baal weighs up the pros and cons.
Newsroom
Opinion: This year, Andrew Little would like to see resistance to a proposed law that would away longstanding employment protections for some.
The Standard
That grinding noise you can hear from the Parliamentary precinct is the sound of National backbenchers sharpening their knives getting ready for a change of leadership. Because the latest Curia poll shows National has fallen behind Labour in the preferred party stakes.
Pundit
The state of the current economy may be similar to when National left office in 2017.
Newsroom
Opinion: Dr Areti Metuamate wants to see a 2025 of compassionate decision-making – and a PM who builds bridges rather than divides.
Newsroom
Lawyer says removing tax exemptions could discourage companies like Sanitarium from operating in NZ.
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