Politics
Andrew Coleman looks at why we put up with a retirement scheme that imposes such large opportunity costs on young people
26th Jul 24, 5:00am
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Andrew Coleman looks at why we put up with a retirement scheme that imposes such large opportunity costs on young people
Health NZ unable to stay within its budget after a period of high inflation and fast population growth
22nd Jul 24, 9:19pm
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Health NZ unable to stay within its budget after a period of high inflation and fast population growth
Kamala Harris is likely to become the Democratic nominee for president. So who is she and how might she fare against Trump?
22nd Jul 24, 3:56pm
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Kamala Harris is likely to become the Democratic nominee for president. So who is she and how might she fare against Trump?
Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from the race, Philip Klinkner says
22nd Jul 24, 9:46am
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Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from the race, Philip Klinkner says
What social-liberal progressivism faces, writes Chris Trotter, is a conservative populist surge composed of defenders of a status-quo that, if not gone, is, at least, widely perceived as going
22nd Jul 24, 8:21am
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What social-liberal progressivism faces, writes Chris Trotter, is a conservative populist surge composed of defenders of a status-quo that, if not gone, is, at least, widely perceived as going
Andrew Coleman compares and contrasts pay-as-you-go funded pensions to save-as-you-go funded pensions, touching on what a change in New Zealand might mean
19th Jul 24, 5:00am
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Andrew Coleman compares and contrasts pay-as-you-go funded pensions to save-as-you-go funded pensions, touching on what a change in New Zealand might mean
Politicians didn’t use fiscal policy to fight inflation and should just stop talking about it, Dan Brunskill says
17th Jul 24, 2:47pm
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Politicians didn’t use fiscal policy to fight inflation and should just stop talking about it, Dan Brunskill says
Insurance Council tells Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee natural hazard events are affecting global reinsurers’ view of NZ
16th Jul 24, 12:57pm
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Insurance Council tells Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee natural hazard events are affecting global reinsurers’ view of NZ
Emilie Rutledge says the international economics of oil markets could determine who wins and who loses November's US presidential election
16th Jul 24, 11:02am
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Emilie Rutledge says the international economics of oil markets could determine who wins and who loses November's US presidential election
A nation reinvented: 40 years on from its 1984 victory, the Fourth Labour Government still defines NZ, Richard Shaw says
15th Jul 24, 1:07pm
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A nation reinvented: 40 years on from its 1984 victory, the Fourth Labour Government still defines NZ, Richard Shaw says
In Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, 13 July 2024, it wasn’t just Donald Trump who dodged a bullet, writes Chris Trotter
15th Jul 24, 7:50am
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In Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, 13 July 2024, it wasn’t just Donald Trump who dodged a bullet, writes Chris Trotter
Trade expert Stephen Jacobi says the US presidential election is a ‘Sword of Damocles’ threatening the global economy and could seriously harm New Zealand’s exports
12th Jul 24, 1:29pm
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Trade expert Stephen Jacobi says the US presidential election is a ‘Sword of Damocles’ threatening the global economy and could seriously harm New Zealand’s exports
Andrew Coleman says while New Zealand Superannuation has several attractive features, it also has several serious downsides that disproportionately affect younger people
12th Jul 24, 10:01am
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Andrew Coleman says while New Zealand Superannuation has several attractive features, it also has several serious downsides that disproportionately affect younger people
Darleen Tana has been booted from Green Party but hasn’t resigned from Parliament after investigation into migrant exploitation allegations
8th Jul 24, 1:55pm
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Darleen Tana has been booted from Green Party but hasn’t resigned from Parliament after investigation into migrant exploitation allegations
Labour may now enjoy a dominant position in Britain’s political landscape, writes Chris Trotter, but only by virtue of not being swallowed by it
8th Jul 24, 8:25am
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Labour may now enjoy a dominant position in Britain’s political landscape, writes Chris Trotter, but only by virtue of not being swallowed by it
Sweeping central government rules will promote smaller homes, sprawling cities, and hopefully lower house prices
6th Jul 24, 9:30am
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Sweeping central government rules will promote smaller homes, sprawling cities, and hopefully lower house prices
Andrew Coleman on why it's time for New Zealanders to consider a fundamental restructure of our government retirement income system and associated taxes
5th Jul 24, 5:00am
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Andrew Coleman on why it's time for New Zealanders to consider a fundamental restructure of our government retirement income system and associated taxes
Joe Biden’s debate disaster – who could replace him on the Democrat ticket in November?
1st Jul 24, 3:15pm
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Joe Biden’s debate disaster – who could replace him on the Democrat ticket in November?
An unlikely coalition of New Zealand voters are backing Housing Minister Chris Bishop’s mission to bring down house prices
1st Jul 24, 3:14pm
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An unlikely coalition of New Zealand voters are backing Housing Minister Chris Bishop’s mission to bring down house prices
Democratic Party voters will reach out instinctively for the President they wish they had – blind to the President they have got, Chris Trotter says
1st Jul 24, 9:34am
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Democratic Party voters will reach out instinctively for the President they wish they had – blind to the President they have got, Chris Trotter says
Senior minister Todd McClay will accept the findings of an expert panel which has been asked to provide advice on lowering methane emission reduction targets
27th Jun 24, 5:32pm
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Senior minister Todd McClay will accept the findings of an expert panel which has been asked to provide advice on lowering methane emission reduction targets
New Zealand doesn’t rely on strategic imports from China and is more exposed to export-related risks, according to a report by the NZ China Council
26th Jun 24, 6:23pm
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New Zealand doesn’t rely on strategic imports from China and is more exposed to export-related risks, according to a report by the NZ China Council
Parliament could start its own probe into business and rural lending as early as August, while Coalition parties jostle for the spotlight
26th Jun 24, 10:30am
Parliament could start its own probe into business and rural lending as early as August, while Coalition parties jostle for the spotlight
Big rise in the number of migrants aged 65 and above gaining NZ residency
Keith Locke died at the age of 80 without losing either his heart or his head. Indeed, there was about the man a joyous naiveté that one no longer finds on the New Zealand Left, writes Chris Trotter
24th Jun 24, 8:24am
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Keith Locke died at the age of 80 without losing either his heart or his head. Indeed, there was about the man a joyous naiveté that one no longer finds on the New Zealand Left, writes Chris Trotter