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Newsroom
Ahead of Thursday's GDP figures, Dr Murat Ungor takes a sober look at the 'significant' global risks to NZ's recovery
Stuff
First-home buyers needed $94,000 more to buy last month than they did a year ago.
Newsroom
The government announced in December it had struck a deal on the long-running dispute at Ihumatao. But three months on and the group tasked with deciding the land’s future isn't yet formed, writes political editor Jo Moir.
1 NEWS
The criminal justice advocate will work on research programme into making sure police do their job without bias.
The Conversation
As New Zealand marks the second anniversary of the March 15 atrocity, the general terror threat has increased and doubts persist about police and security agency preparedness.
the Guardian
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern pledges to fight racism as she joins around 1,000 people to mark the second anniversary of the mosque attacks
Stuff
Older Kiwis with time and money to spend are a welcome sight for tourism businesses desperate for every dollar.
RNZ
Survivors and family members of the victims of the Christchurch terror attack have told a public remembrance service that their lives will never be the same, but they are learning to rise up again with dignity.
The Spinoff
From picket line anarchist in the 1970s to chair of SkyCity today, Rob Campbell is a rare breed. Michael Andrew asked the man once included on Robert Muldoon’s list of 'dangerous communists' how he reconciles his ideological evolution. 'I’ve never been happy,” says Rob Campbell. “I’ve never reall
Stuff
The English monarchy has outlived its usefulness. Is the National Party in the same waka?
The Standard
The bright-line test is a red herring and does nothing to deter housing speculation.
Māori Television
Māori against the idea of doing away with governor-generals
Stuff
OPINION: We should ignore the economists running around like Chicken Little predicting the sky will fall in on house prices.
Newsroom
When it comes to surveillance, police argue they're damned if they do and they're damned if they don't. Gehan Gunasekara outlines some ways police can build the public’s trust.
RNZ
The notion of following the rules has never been more prevalent than in the last year. The response to the pandemic from each country has been vastly different, with some experiencing fewer cases and deaths per capita. One study suggests the reason could be cultural with the idea of "tight and loose" nations. Tighter cultures have stricter rules and restrictions while looser nations - have more relaxed social norms and fewer rules. Countries like Japan and Austria veer tight while Brazil, the US, Spain, the UK veer loose. Michele Gelfand is a cross-culture psychologist, lead author of the study and the author of "Rule Makers, Rule Breakers". She spoke to our Worldwatch reporter, Perlina Lau.
1 NEWS
The price of working away from home for the entire holiday period is one that's unaffordable for many.
Newsroom
Predatory, high-cost lenders might finally be paying their dues as a recent decision sets an example by ordering refunds of unreasonable credit.
The Spinoff
A new, locally developed app promises to help users better understand the ethical and environmental consequences of their consumption. In a world where supermarkets are full of brands with "eco" and "good" in their names, it’s hard to know if how we’re spending our money really makes a difference
The Spinoff
Time to cancel the culture war. The opposition is better when it's focused on the hard yards of asking questions, following leads, and tugging on the loose threads, writes Ben Thomas. New Zealand has long been a taker of American culture. Even as shipping routes have dried up during the pandemic,
Stuff
Don't be fooled by the Bank's new housing remit, it's business as usual
Stuff
Glass, a wine bar in Chews Lane, is the latest Wellington hospitality business to close in the aftermath of Covid restrictions.
NZ Herald
Job losses and a booming property market are driving hundreds into real estate.
Newsroom
NZ risks falling behind as countries act to ensure their companies don't benefit from forced labour.
The Conversation
Putting affected people and communities at the centre of difficult relocation decisions must be a priority under laws that replace the old Resource Management Act.
The Spinoff
One of our most popular new podcasts for 2020 makes its highly anticipated return – this time as a live event. In 2020, the launch of the Conversations that Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take podcast saw The Spinoff and Massey University turn a sharply focused eye on some of the most important issues c
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