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Newsroom
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
RNZ
The government is giving builders and developers an extra six months to comply with stricter insulation requirements in new homes, which were due to come into force in November.
Newshub
"They pretended to do things but they didn't do anything."
Newsroom
The latest Climate Change Commission advice on farm-level emissions pricing is generally supportive of farmers but struggles from mixed messaging, argues Professor Craig Bunt.
RNZ
Our almost 70-year-old adoption laws are under review and there are calls for changes to make it easier for adopted children to reconnect with their biological family.
Stuff
Third 'double' rate rise this year takes the official cash rate to six-year high.
Stuff
It's widely expected the OCR will lift from 2% to 2.5% today.
Democracy Project
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
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”.
NZ Herald
The Destiny Church leader is facing court action for his alleged involvement in protests.
Stuff
OPINION: Silence reigned as Wellington Water tried to come up with a plan to deal with the non-fluoridation of the water supply.
Newsroom
WATCH: An Auckland iwi is investing in its people with the purchase of the property of Maclean’s College
RNZ
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.
RNZ
Are profits driving inflation in New Zealand? Inflation has reached 8.3 percent in the US and 7.4 percent in Europe - some analysts have said that rising profits are to blame Others says businesses are simply keeping up with rising costs themselves Researcher and Policy Analyst at First Union, Edward Miller talks to Jesse.
Stuff
Almost three-quarters of economic commentators surveyed in a new poll expect New Zealand to enter a recession before 2025.
RNZ
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.
It's looking increasingly likely, argues Bernard Hickey.
RNZ
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?
RNZ
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.
todayfm.co.nz
AgriTechNZ CEO's Brendan O’Connell talks to REX about the recent Rural Connectivity Symposium.
More than half of retailers failed to hit their targets for the second quarter of 2022.
Stuff
OPINION: “The fear Covid presented Kiwis with two years ago has been replaced with other anxieties, such as putting food on the table.”
The Conversation
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.
Pundit
We cannot be sure, but the answer matters even in the short term.
Stuff
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?
Newshub
High inflation, rising interest rates and winter are putting extra pressure on Kiwis.
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