Politics
Despite talking up difficult choices, Nicola Willis is finding funding for some nice-to-have budget items as she directs a cinematic reshuffle of Government spending
17th May 25, 9:10am
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Despite talking up difficult choices, Nicola Willis is finding funding for some nice-to-have budget items as she directs a cinematic reshuffle of Government spending
The Green Party says its would raise $88 billion in taxes over four years to expand public services and reduce poverty if able to lead a government
14th May 25, 1:35pm
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The Green Party says its would raise $88 billion in taxes over four years to expand public services and reduce poverty if able to lead a government
Low pay isn’t a fixable bug in our free market system, it’s one of its indispensable features, Chris Trotter says
12th May 25, 9:24am
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Low pay isn’t a fixable bug in our free market system, it’s one of its indispensable features, Chris Trotter says
The first nine-month financial report under the Coalition Government shows higher operating costs, reduced infrastructure investment, and growing debt as it prepares for Budget 2025
9th May 25, 12:07pm
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The first nine-month financial report under the Coalition Government shows higher operating costs, reduced infrastructure investment, and growing debt as it prepares for Budget 2025
RBNZ Governor Christian Hawkesby wants review of capital requirements to be completed quickly
7th May 25, 6:02pm
RBNZ Governor Christian Hawkesby wants review of capital requirements to be completed quickly
Ross Stitt says the Aussie election shows no path to victory for a party that can’t compete in Australia’s cities
5th May 25, 4:32pm
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Ross Stitt says the Aussie election shows no path to victory for a party that can’t compete in Australia’s cities
Brian Easton has a look at a major US study that suggests Americans are not paying enough attention to the working class
5th May 25, 9:04am
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Brian Easton has a look at a major US study that suggests Americans are not paying enough attention to the working class
Chris Trotter assesses the reasons for Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party's big election win in Australia
4th May 25, 7:12pm
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Chris Trotter assesses the reasons for Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party's big election win in Australia
Chlöe Swarbrick is challenging for Winston Peters’ spot as populist champion of the regions
1st May 25, 12:40pm
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Chlöe Swarbrick is challenging for Winston Peters’ spot as populist champion of the regions
The Coalition Government was elected to crack down on spending and get the Crown accounts back into balance — just don’t call it austerity
30th Apr 25, 12:24pm
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The Coalition Government was elected to crack down on spending and get the Crown accounts back into balance — just don’t call it austerity
Chris Trotter says there is very little that is either logical or rational in the doctrines of the Catholic Church – or in its manner of choosing a pope
28th Apr 25, 8:26am
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Chris Trotter says there is very little that is either logical or rational in the doctrines of the Catholic Church – or in its manner of choosing a pope
The United States expects to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China soon, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a sharp slowdown in economic growth
23rd Apr 25, 2:00pm
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The United States expects to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China soon, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a sharp slowdown in economic growth
Would our political parties get past the Fair Trading Act? Chris Trotter assesses how each political party in Parliament differs between what they promise and what they deliver
21st Apr 25, 9:00am
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Would our political parties get past the Fair Trading Act? Chris Trotter assesses how each political party in Parliament differs between what they promise and what they deliver
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The central bank has negotiated an increase in its annual average spend, despite having to slash spending by up to 25% in the next financial year
16th Apr 25, 12:48pm
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The central bank has negotiated an increase in its annual average spend, despite having to slash spending by up to 25% in the next financial year
Chris Trotter asks: If New Zealand can neither win, nor afford, to enter an arms race against China, then why not initiate a peace race instead?
14th Apr 25, 8:53am
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Chris Trotter asks: If New Zealand can neither win, nor afford, to enter an arms race against China, then why not initiate a peace race instead?