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Why the modern day Defence Force is struggling to keep staff
Today is Anzac Day, the annual public holiday for us to remember our veterans and those who gave up their lives defending Aotearoa.
But while we de…
3 years, 3 months ago
Is hosting the Commonwealth Games really a good idea?
It's been 33 years since we last hosted the Commonwealth Games – but that could soon change.
The New Zealand Olympic Committee has signaled interest …
3 years, 3 months ago
Will the drop in inflation change our economic outlook?
This week’s inflation data has surprised economists around the country.
The figure came in well below expectations, suggesting that the rising cost o…
3 years, 4 months ago
Can we avoid a Covid and flu surge this winter?
Covid-19 case numbers are ticking up and up as we head into the colder months of the year.
And while vaccinations and prior infection do give us some…
3 years, 4 months ago
Is there really too much red tape holding up housing?
Richlister Chris Meehan is taking aim at the Government in a series of advertisements.
The full-page newspaper ads describe Aotearoa as the land of …
3 years, 4 months ago
Slow-slip quakes and stirring supervolcanoes: What's happening beneath our feet?
Ongoing tremors underneath Lake Taupō have seen the alert level for the supervolcano rise for the first time in history.
Geologists are closely monit…
3 years, 4 months ago
Affordable Water Reform: Will Three Waters rebrand win over detractors?
Three Waters is dead - long live ‘Affordable Water Reform’.
The Government has announced a revised version of their policy to improve the quality of …
3 years, 4 months ago
Reviewing Wayne Brown's first six months as Mayor
A damning report has been released into Auckland Council’s response to the January flooding, and has highlighted a ‘system failure’ of leadership in …
3 years, 4 months ago
How much pain will the Official Cash Rate hike cause?
The Reserve Bank has hiked the Official Cash Rate to 5.25%, surprising many economists, politicians and journalists with the increase.
The eleventh…
3 years, 4 months ago
Could tensions between China and Taiwan escalate further?
A visit to the US by Taiwan’s President has seen China retaliate with three days of military drills that included simulating strikes and ‘sealing off…
3 years, 4 months ago