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Amin Saikal argues Donald Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience and now there is only one way out of the war
1st Apr 26, 4:43pm
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Amin Saikal argues Donald Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience and now there is only one way out of the war
Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’
1st Apr 26, 12:53pm
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Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’
Will Glovinsky says basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th‑century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken for private gain
1st Apr 26, 11:10am
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Will Glovinsky says basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th‑century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken for private gain
Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?
30th Mar 26, 10:40am
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Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?
Iran has been threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz for years – it’s a key part of Tehran’s defence strategy
28th Mar 26, 9:35am
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Iran has been threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz for years – it’s a key part of Tehran’s defence strategy
Alexander Gillespie says the sheer complexity, illegality and dangerous unpredictability of the entire situation means any practical commitment by New Zealand to assist will be a decision with serious domestic political implications in an election year
25th Mar 26, 11:19am
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Alexander Gillespie says the sheer complexity, illegality and dangerous unpredictability of the entire situation means any practical commitment by New Zealand to assist will be a decision with serious domestic political implications in an election year
Why the damage to Qatar’s gas infrastructure could push costs higher for years to come
24th Mar 26, 11:01am
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Why the damage to Qatar’s gas infrastructure could push costs higher for years to come
Return of the oil shock: Lessons from a crisis New Zealand has seen before
20th Mar 26, 10:17am
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Return of the oil shock: Lessons from a crisis New Zealand has seen before
Measuring democracy: New study shows global democracy hasn’t been this bad since 1978
19th Mar 26, 9:39am
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Measuring democracy: New study shows global democracy hasn’t been this bad since 1978
From the strait of Hormuz to Malacca, global trade relies almost entirely on these five narrow waterways
18th Mar 26, 1:59pm
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From the strait of Hormuz to Malacca, global trade relies almost entirely on these five narrow waterways
Iran oil crisis: Timothy Welch argues New Zealand’s car dependence is now a strategic liability
18th Mar 26, 7:46am
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Iran oil crisis: Timothy Welch argues New Zealand’s car dependence is now a strategic liability
Tech companies are blaming massive layoffs on AI. What’s really going on?
17th Mar 26, 9:37am
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Tech companies are blaming massive layoffs on AI. What’s really going on?
The Iran crisis is hitting KiwiSaver balances – but market volatility can work for you too, Aaron Gilbert says
16th Mar 26, 3:45pm
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The Iran crisis is hitting KiwiSaver balances – but market volatility can work for you too, Aaron Gilbert says
When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews
14th Mar 26, 9:10am
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When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews
After a summer of weather disasters, will Kiwis make climate an election issue?
12th Mar 26, 1:25pm
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After a summer of weather disasters, will Kiwis make climate an election issue?