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Jenée Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor on the Commerce Commission's report into the banking sector
The Commerce Commission's final report into New Zealand's banking sector is out.
It says competition isn't working as it should be in the banking …
1 year, 10 months ago
Francesca Rudkin: Police need resources to test people and take them off the road
Thanks to another announcement from the Transport Minister Simeon Brown over the weekend, the police have a new target to add to their 'To Do' list.
…1 year, 10 months ago
Dr Grant Hewison: Lawyer and Secretary of Communities Against Alcohol Harm, on changes to alcohol sales in Auckland
Tougher alcohol laws for Auckland, including banning sales in supermarkets and liquor stores after 9pm, could be in place by December.
The council d…
1 year, 10 months ago
Francesca Rudkin: Do we really need more liquor stores in Auckland?
We spend a lot of time talking about alcohol harm, and yet we tend to do very little about it. Therefore, it is good to see Auckland Council has stuc…
1 year, 10 months ago
Francesca Rudkin: Interpreting RBNZ statements has become a bit of an art
So if you get good news, does it matter how the news is delivered?
When it comes to running the economy, and making decisions about refixing your …
1 year, 10 months ago
Nathan Limm: ZB Sports Reporter on the All Blacks selection for the All Blacks v Argentina rematch
The All Blacks have responded to last week’s 38-30 defeat to Argentina at Sky Stadium by making major changes to their squad for the rematch at Eden …
1 year, 10 months ago
Francesca Rudkin: Should we still be afraid of gene editing?
During the 2002 election campaign, New Zealand was having a major debate about the safety of genetically modified food. One memory you might have fro…
1 year, 10 months ago
Francesca Rudkin: The new Jobseeker sanctions are worth a try
Yesterday the Prime Minister said that the vast amount of people on Jobseeker Benefits were trying hard to find a job and meet their obligations, and…
1 year, 10 months ago
Francesca Rudkin: Are we really doing enough to tackle retail crime?
Some good news and some not-so-good news for retail crime.
Let’s start with the good news – it’s Monday after all.
Police data reveals that the f…
1 year, 10 months ago
Bill Bamber: KAM Transport General Manager on the issues with the Interislander ferries, Aratere not operating
Anger from transport operators who say something needs to change with the Interislander's Cook Strait ferry service.
The provider is only operating …
1 year, 10 months ago