Public Policy

"Truly, the 2026 General Election grows weirder with every passing day."

by Chris Trotter

Economy

"Economists at ANZ NZ, the country's biggest bank, say they now expect the Reserve Bank to increase the OCR three more times, instead of just once."

by Gareth Vaughan

Royal Commission

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The why and the how of abuse in care

Victims of abuse in care are, at last, receiving recognition, apologies and compensation, but Chris Trotter asks if the Royal Commission has given them a credible explanation of why their suffering was inflicted, and how it was able to go on for so long?

29th Jul 24, 8:16am

by Chris Trotter

Victims of abuse in care are, at last, receiving recognition, apologies and compensation, but Chris Trotter asks if the Royal Commission has given them a credible explanation of why their suffering was inflicted, and how it was able to go on for so long?