Inside Economics: NZ’s missing mojo – did it ever exist (and was it just property prices)?
A: Fair point. When exactly did New Zealand last have mojo? First let’s step back and clarify what…
Inside Economics: Why big events like Taylor Swift concerts don’t really boost the economy
Thanks, Ken Morison Excellent point, Ken. The whole notion that relaxing regulations to allow more big events, or…
Henderson, West Auckland intersection reopened, man in custody after ‘threatening comments’
The intersection of the two major roads was cordoned off. A man was now in custody, police said.…
Shane Jones vs Environmental Protection Agency: CEO Allan Freeth on minister’s ‘threatening’ comments in fast-track feud
The furore was sparked by Jones telling BusinessDesk in August he feared the system was becoming a “slow-track”…
Jimmy Kimmel addresses Charlie Kirk comments as ABC show resumes
“I don’t think there’s anything funny about it. “[It wasn’t] my intention to blame any specific group for…
Reserve Bank Governor announced today, plus … was GDP really that bad? – Inside Economics
Breeden is the head of the financial stability section of the BoE, which would require some significant management…
Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart and Fallon defend Kimmel after ABC suspension
“After threats from Trump’s FCC Chair, ABC yanked Kimmel off their air indefinitely. That is blatant censorship,” Colbert…
Kimmel’s suspension after Kirk comments rattles Hollywood
Later, at a news conference as he visited England, Trump downplayed concerns about free speech. He said Kimmel…
‘A distraction’: Stuart Nash dumped from US trade trip after crude comments
“Don’t know who told you I was dropped,” he sent in a text message. “I have just delayed…
ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air for Charlie Kirk comments
On his show on Tuesday, Kimmel said: “We had some new lows over the weekend with the Maga…
Act stands by MP who said pro-Palestine rally ‘playing terro dress-up’, Greens say Government should ‘show a spine’
“It’s time for the Government to show a spine, sanction Israel and recognise Palestinian statehood,” Davidson said in…
“The simple materiality works a charm” says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing a Notting Hill home renovation by Knox Bhaven featuring oak…