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Quantum technologies are changing our world – David Hutchinson asks what NZ needs to do to be part of the next revolution

Quantum technologies are changing our world – David Hutchinson asks what NZ needs to do to be part of the next revolution

Preventing falls: Google Street View offers a quick way to assess risks for older New Zealanders

Preventing falls: Google Street View offers a quick way to assess risks for older New Zealanders

Andrew Coleman looks at what the results of two surveys tell us about what New Zealanders want from retirement income policies

Andrew Coleman looks at what the results of two surveys tell us about what New Zealanders want from retirement income policies

Sara Walton & Andrea Foley use a new tracker to look at how well NZ companies are doing at reporting their climate impacts

Sara Walton & Andrea Foley use a new tracker to look at how well NZ companies are doing at reporting their climate impacts

Air New Zealand won’t be the last company to miss its climate goals – here’s why

Air New Zealand won’t be the last company to miss its climate goals – here’s why

The struggle to unplug: why Kiwis find it so hard to disconnect from the internet

The struggle to unplug: why Kiwis find it so hard to disconnect from the internet

Global demand for oil could peak soon meaning NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add up, Jen Purdie says

Global demand for oil could peak soon meaning NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add up, Jen Purdie says

Robert Patman looks at three possible reasons New Zealand is taking so long to make a call on AUKUS

Robert Patman looks at three possible reasons New Zealand is taking so long to make a call on AUKUS

Alternative proteins are here so the next 30 years could be crucial for NZ’s meat and dairy sectors, Christopher Rosin & Hugh Campbell say

Alternative proteins are here so the next 30 years could be crucial for NZ’s meat and dairy sectors, Christopher Rosin & Hugh Campbell say

Former Finance Minister Grant Robertson to leave Parliament and be replaced as Labour's Finance Spokesperson by Barbara Edmonds

Former Finance Minister Grant Robertson to leave Parliament and be replaced as Labour's Finance Spokesperson by Barbara Edmonds

Harnessing the oceans to ‘bury’ carbon has huge potential – and risk – so New Zealand needs to move with caution

Harnessing the oceans to ‘bury’ carbon has huge potential – and risk – so New Zealand needs to move with caution

While the Reserve Bank's widely expected to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged this week, some experts on NZIER's 'Shadow Board' think higher rates are needed

While the Reserve Bank's widely expected to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged this week, some experts on NZIER's 'Shadow Board' think higher rates are needed

The war in Ukraine is escalating and New Zealand will not escape the consequences, Nicholas Khoo says

The war in Ukraine is escalating and New Zealand will not escape the consequences, Nicholas Khoo says

White-collar criminals benefit from leniency provisions in NZ law – why the disparity with other kinds of crime?

White-collar criminals benefit from leniency provisions in NZ law – why the disparity with other kinds of crime?

NZ superannuation should be available for everyone, but we're worried about the bill

NZ superannuation should be available for everyone, but we're worried about the bill

NZ’s health system has been under pressure for decades. Reforms need to think big and long-term to be effective

NZ’s health system has been under pressure for decades. Reforms need to think big and long-term to be effective

A foot and mouth outbreak in NZ would affect more than agriculture – tourism needs a plan too

A foot and mouth outbreak in NZ would affect more than agriculture – tourism needs a plan too

Business can no longer ignore extreme heat events – it’s becoming a danger to the bottom line

Business can no longer ignore extreme heat events – it’s becoming a danger to the bottom line

Chris Trotter reflects on the life of Professor James R. Flynn, and the pursuit of truth and justice

Chris Trotter reflects on the life of Professor James R. Flynn, and the pursuit of truth and justice

In interest.co.nz's Election Series, the University of Otago's Janet Stephenson and Etienne Nel argue our political parties need a plan for a ‘post-growth’ world

In interest.co.nz's Election Series, the University of Otago's Janet Stephenson and Etienne Nel argue our political parties need a plan for a ‘post-growth’ world

Law professor and economist flag concerns over Cabinet excusing government departments from providing Regulatory Impact Assessments on COVID-19 policies until August 31

Law professor and economist flag concerns over Cabinet excusing government departments from providing Regulatory Impact Assessments on COVID-19 policies until August 31

The University of Otago's Janet Stephenson argues the current 'economic pause' is the perfect opportunity to redirect our economy to a more sustainable path

The University of Otago's Janet Stephenson argues the current 'economic pause' is the perfect opportunity to redirect our economy to a more sustainable path

A flurry of questions attend the Serious Fraud Office’s announcement it is charging four people in relation to donations, and the answers could have huge implications in election year, writes Andrew Geddis

A flurry of questions attend the Serious Fraud Office’s announcement it is charging four people in relation to donations, and the answers could have huge implications in election year, writes Andrew Geddis

Landlords face a $4000 fine if their properties are uninsulated on July 1 – but insulation companies say time’s run out and if they haven’t done it by now, bad luck. The Spinoff's Don Rowe reports

Landlords face a $4000 fine if their properties are uninsulated on July 1 – but insulation companies say time’s run out and if they haven’t done it by now, bad luck. The Spinoff's Don Rowe reports

Andrew Coleman probes whether New Zealand’s productivity performance has been adversely affected by the way capital income is taxed

Andrew Coleman probes whether New Zealand’s productivity performance has been adversely affected by the way capital income is taxed