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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
Are the Government's lobbying reforms going far enough?
The relationship between our politicians and the lobbyists and donors looking to sway their minds has been thrust into the spotlight recently.
Labour…
3 years, 4 months ago
Should the whole country still celebrate Easter?
It is Easter Monday - one of the two religious holidays celebrated by the entire country. That’s despite a growing number of New Zealanders not ident…
3 years, 4 months ago
Cops and crooks - Why NZ's big drug busts keep getting bigger
Local police and customs officials continue to make headlines for record-breaking drug busts – including a case this year where four tonnes of cocain…
3 years, 4 months ago
What's next for Jacinda Ardern as she leaves politics?
Jacinda Ardern shocked a sleepy nation in January when she announced that she would step down as Prime Minister and leave parliament as soon as possi…
3 years, 4 months ago
Can we avoid culture wars dominating politics?
Posie Parker’s brief but controversial visit to New Zealand got our politicians talking.
Whether defending free speech and ‘white cis men’ or standi…
3 years, 4 months ago
Why this winter is set to be colder than recent years
The end of March left New Zealanders shivering as temperatures dropped sharply across the country.
This sent a warning sign that winter 2023 may not …
3 years, 4 months ago
How the benefit, minimum wage and pension increases will impact you
Many New Zealanders are struggling right now with the cost of living, but some help is on the way.
From April 1st, increases to the pension, benefit…
3 years, 4 months ago
The end of Today FM - what caused the station's shock shutdown?
MediaWorks-owned radio station Today FM is no more. After just a year on the airwaves, the station has today been shuttered.
It follows a dramatic …
3 years, 4 months ago
Why is dental care still a costly burden for most New Zealanders?
The high cost of dental care leaves many Kiwis with decaying teeth or massive loans to pay back.
The poorest members of our society are invariably th…
3 years, 4 months ago