The political liability of Matt Tukaki
Questions still hang over the credentials and record of a political and media favourite who has shot to prominence amid more than a little controversy, writes Aaron Smale
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Questions still hang over the credentials and record of a political and media favourite who has shot to prominence amid more than a little controversy, writes Aaron Smale Keep Reading
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"They pretended to do things but they didn't do anything." Keep Reading
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Third 'double' rate rise this year takes the official cash rate to six-year high. Keep Reading
It's widely expected the OCR will lift from 2% to 2.5% today. Keep Reading
New Zealand has once again been ranked the second-most peaceful nation in the world. When it comes to the Asia-Pacific region and the Southern Hemisphere, New Zealand is at the top of the peace rankings. This is according to the Institute for Economics and Peace, which recently released its annual G Keep Reading
Make It 16 is seeking a formal statement from the Supreme Court, which won't overturn existing law but will “send a strong moral message to Parliament”. Keep Reading
The Destiny Church leader is facing court action for his alleged involvement in protests. Keep Reading
OPINION: Silence reigned as Wellington Water tried to come up with a plan to deal with the non-fluoridation of the water supply. Keep Reading
WATCH: An Auckland iwi is investing in its people with the purchase of the property of Maclean’s College Keep Reading
The Reserve Bank is set to make it three in a row this Wednesday - a half a percentage point increase in the official cash rate (OCR) in a replay of its May decision. Keep Reading
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Almost three-quarters of economic commentators surveyed in a new poll expect New Zealand to enter a recession before 2025. Keep Reading
The Media Council has upheld a complaint against Radio New Zealand for inaccuracy and a delay in making corrections to a column published in March this year. Keep Reading
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It's looking increasingly likely, argues Bernard Hickey. Keep Reading
There‘s plenty of worrying news around at the moment - alongside crisis claims in the media about imminent economic recession and even collective national depression. Are the media helping us identify the structural stuff we really need to confront - or over-egging short-term problems that will come right? Keep Reading
Hospitality's acute shortage of workers made headlines again this week after one minister told operators to up their game on pay and conditions. While bosses told media they can’t find workers no matter what they offer, the media couldn't seem to find any workers for their coverage - or useful facts for the audience about what’s on offer. Keep Reading
AgriTechNZ CEO's Brendan O’Connell talks to REX about the recent Rural Connectivity Symposium. Keep Reading
More than half of retailers failed to hit their targets for the second quarter of 2022. Keep Reading
OPINION: “The fear Covid presented Kiwis with two years ago has been replaced with other anxieties, such as putting food on the table.” Keep Reading
A number of court cases on political donations raises the question as to why wealthy New Zealanders donate thousands to political parties – and why some people try to hide their contribution. Keep Reading
We cannot be sure, but the answer matters even in the short term. Keep Reading
The first instalment of the Government’s cost of living payment will be paid out today. So who is eligible, and how much will you get? Keep Reading
High inflation, rising interest rates and winter are putting extra pressure on Kiwis. Keep Reading
Collected stories and commentary, from New Zealand and elsewhere, on politics, economics and citizen voices. Keep Reading