Politics
Chloë Swarbrick is challenging for Winston Peters’ spot as populist champion of the regions
1st May 25, 12:40pm
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Chloë 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?
A fair go for young Australians in this election? Voters are weighing up intergenerational inequity
11th Apr 25, 8:43am
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A fair go for young Australians in this election? Voters are weighing up intergenerational inequity
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hopes to form new trading bloc with the European Union, as US bond market meltdown forces Donald Trump to suspend some tariffs for 90 days
10th Apr 25, 1:38pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hopes to form new trading bloc with the European Union, as US bond market meltdown forces Donald Trump to suspend some tariffs for 90 days
Departing David Parker says Labour Party still working on ‘serious policy’ to tackle inequality ahead of the next election but it was time for him to step down
9th Apr 25, 6:53am
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Departing David Parker says Labour Party still working on ‘serious policy’ to tackle inequality ahead of the next election but it was time for him to step down
Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget
8th Apr 25, 4:14pm
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Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget
New Zealand’s Government plans to spend $9 billion upgrading its military as it prepares for a possible conflict between China and the United States
7th Apr 25, 5:53pm
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New Zealand’s Government plans to spend $9 billion upgrading its military as it prepares for a possible conflict between China and the United States
Can Donald Trump really defy the laws of political and economic physics?
An error in the White House’s maths may have overstated the reciprocal tariffs announced on Thursday by 400%, conservative researchers say
6th Apr 25, 7:43am
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An error in the White House’s maths may have overstated the reciprocal tariffs announced on Thursday by 400%, conservative researchers say
A pair of polls show a revival for the embattled governing Coalition