Elton John hits back at social media comments over ‘dirty’ kitchen video
Responding to the comment, “Nice to see even Elton’s oven needs cleaning before Christmas. My oven glass needs…
The unavoidable reason New Zealand will need to tax capital – Inside Economics
Terry A: Great idea Terry. Let’s take another look at that speech last month by Treasury’s chief strategist,…
Principal of school at centre of mouldy school lunch fiasco hurt by David Seymour’s comments
“It will be investigated but I also note this particular principal is a frequent flyer in the media…
Meghan Trainor reveals how cruel comments inspired new song Still Don’t Care
“They got to me, and my therapist was like, ‘You give them too much power. I wish I…
Mortuary technician has medical licence cancelled after sharing image of dissected human skull, making inappropriate online comments
According to the Health Practitioner’s Disciplinary Tribunal’s decision released today, it was not clear if the image of…
Inside Economics: The real reason economists are confident the recovery is coming
“I saw your recent columns where you mentioned ‘green shoots’ – a term I try to avoid but…
All Blacks v England: Readers comments on Twickenham defeat
We think we are great, but the brutal reality is we overestimate our player ability until we are…
Inside Economics: Is the brain drain keeping unemployment down? Plus, green shoots ahead
Regards, Gil Laurenson A: Good question Gil. I’ve also tended to assume the numbers leaving New Zealand must…
Inside Economics: Is the housing wealth effect a mass delusion? Plus CGT debate unleashed
My first house in 1986 was three times my salary and there were plenty of jobs. Now it…
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.…