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AI is moving 'beyond the speed of light.' Can New Zealand's policymakers keep up?
Labour's plan for data centres and what its spokesperson Reuben Davidson thinks about overseas panic about AI's threat to humanity
by Anna Whyte
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Labour's plan for data centres and what its spokesperson Reuben Davidson thinks about overseas panic about AI's threat to humanity
'They see the dividends' - National's Nicola Willis wants to find capital for Kiwibank, but promises it will stay in 'Kiwi hands'
by Anna Whyte
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'They see the dividends' - National's Nicola Willis wants to find capital for Kiwibank, but promises it will stay in 'Kiwi hands'
'Most definitely not': Peters rejects Seymour's minimum wage freeze in Kingmakers' debate
by Anna Whyte
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'Most definitely not': Peters rejects Seymour's minimum wage freeze in Kingmakers' debate
What a weaker house price growth forecast means for Labour's CGT promise, as interest rates, housing supply growth and lower migration contribute to soft housing market
by Anna Whyte
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What a weaker house price growth forecast means for Labour's CGT promise, as interest rates, housing supply growth and lower migration contribute to soft housing market
Surplus a 'priority' for National, ACT ahead of tax cuts, as Government books paint slightly rosier picture ahead of election
by Anna Whyte
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Surplus a 'priority' for National, ACT ahead of tax cuts, as Government books paint slightly rosier picture ahead of election
NZ 'utterly exposed to the global bond market', says Nicola Willis, as Treasury books predict net core Crown debt to peak at 43.9% of GDP in 2027/28, down from forecasted 46%
by Anna Whyte
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NZ 'utterly exposed to the global bond market', says Nicola Willis, as Treasury books predict net core Crown debt to peak at 43.9% of GDP in 2027/28, down from forecasted 46%
Labour promises to wipe small student loans and cut debt by 10%, as National's Nicola Willis teases 'better than expected' books ahead of Tuesday's fiscal update
by Anna Whyte
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Labour promises to wipe small student loans and cut debt by 10%, as National's Nicola Willis teases 'better than expected' books ahead of Tuesday's fiscal update
David Seymour on balancing the books before tax cuts, how he plans to save more than $2.4b from the public service and what to do with debt
by Anna Whyte
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David Seymour on balancing the books before tax cuts, how he plans to save more than $2.4b from the public service and what to do with debt
Unemployment pushes into top four issues facing New Zealanders and 64% support wealth tax in latest Ipsos poll
by Anna Whyte
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Unemployment pushes into top four issues facing New Zealanders and 64% support wealth tax in latest Ipsos poll
AI supercharging cyber attacks as NZ's political parties briefed ahead of election
Govt extends $15,000 AI grants pilot for small businesses by 6 months to mid-2027
Other political parties' supermarket election proposals 'a state of real electoral madness', says ACT leader David Seymour
by Anna Whyte
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Other political parties' supermarket election proposals 'a state of real electoral madness', says ACT leader David Seymour
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Foodstuffs Wholesale and Woolworths Wholesale: Labour wants to split big supermarkets from their supply businesses in latest grocery promise
by Anna Whyte
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Foodstuffs Wholesale and Woolworths Wholesale: Labour wants to split big supermarkets from their supply businesses in latest grocery promise
Investigation recommends removing restrictions such as height limits, tower dimension rules and floor area ratios in central Auckland
by Anna Whyte
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Investigation recommends removing restrictions such as height limits, tower dimension rules and floor area ratios in central Auckland
Leader Qiulae Wong explains Opportunity Party's land tax and retirement savings overhaul, plus her take on KiwiMart, crypto tax breaks and AI
by Anna Whyte
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Leader Qiulae Wong explains Opportunity Party's land tax and retirement savings overhaul, plus her take on KiwiMart, crypto tax breaks and AI
Labour promises to make 'excessive' prices illegal, and to set a 'clear legal test'
by Anna Whyte
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Labour promises to make 'excessive' prices illegal, and to set a 'clear legal test'
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ACT wants to freeze the minimum wage, create training wage set at 60% for youth workers, arguing 'higher wages require businesses that can grow'
by Anna Whyte
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ACT wants to freeze the minimum wage, create training wage set at 60% for youth workers, arguing 'higher wages require businesses that can grow'
The Opportunity Party wants to create 'Kiwisaver 2.0', with a 12% tax-free combined employee and employer contribution, and no first home withdrawals
by Anna Whyte
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The Opportunity Party wants to create 'Kiwisaver 2.0', with a 12% tax-free combined employee and employer contribution, and no first home withdrawals
Some in Silicon Valley may be worried that AI could end humanity, but a dancing AI robot I spent a morning with assured me it doesn't plan to take over the world
by Anna Whyte
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Some in Silicon Valley may be worried that AI could end humanity, but a dancing AI robot I spent a morning with assured me it doesn't plan to take over the world
Leader David Seymour says ACT's list a 'true representation of NZ society', with three new candidates ahead of sitting MPs
by Anna Whyte
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Leader David Seymour says ACT's list a 'true representation of NZ society', with three new candidates ahead of sitting MPs
Labour promises compulsory KiwiSaver contributions from employers regardless of employee contribution, employer extension to over 65s and paid parental leave
by Anna Whyte
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Labour promises compulsory KiwiSaver contributions from employers regardless of employee contribution, employer extension to over 65s and paid parental leave
Labour eyes tight energy rules for data centres, copyright protections for artists and media, education, productivity focus and more in AI policy
by Anna Whyte
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Labour eyes tight energy rules for data centres, copyright protections for artists and media, education, productivity focus and more in AI policy
AI consultants working with businesses across South East Asia answer Anna Whyte's basic questions on AI - what's with the hype, are we behind, and will it actually save me time and money?
by Anna Whyte
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AI consultants working with businesses across South East Asia answer Anna Whyte's basic questions on AI - what's with the hype, are we behind, and will it actually save me time and money?
Outgoing National Party MP Andrew Bayly proposes raising Super age to 68 by 2065, one month each year from 2029 with early access for some
by Anna Whyte
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Outgoing National Party MP Andrew Bayly proposes raising Super age to 68 by 2065, one month each year from 2029 with early access for some