NNew Zealand Read More Iran conflict could sink the economic recovery … and Christopher Luxon – Liam DannMarch 7, 2026 The answer also has to be yes. Nothing sinks a Government’s popularity like a cost-of-living crisis, and the…
NNew Zealand Read More Iran crisis and Trump’s tariffs leave little room for NZ to breathe – Fran O’SullivanMarch 7, 2026 For instance, a January poll from The Economist and the analytics firm YouGov found that 57% of US…
NNew Zealand Read More Why Paul Goldsmith’s TVNZ crime stats phone call is unlikely to stick as a scandalMarch 6, 2026 MP Reuben Davidson, a former television producer, was given the lion’s share of Labour’s questions in Question Time…
NNew Zealand Read More Election 2026 analysis: Inside the day the question of Christopher Luxon’s resignation moved away from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’March 6, 2026 While a bloody coup, in which an alternative challenges the incumbent, seems unlikely at the moment, the MPs…
NNew Zealand Read More What Luxon, Hipkins and Seymour’s State of the Nation speeches really told voters – Richard PrebbleMarch 4, 2026 Luxon opened bluntly: “I’m here today to talk about the economy – and almost nothing else.” “We are…
HHeadlines Read More When human rights rhetoric ignores reality: A response to Helen Clark – Samira TaghaviMarch 3, 2026 I asked what I consider to be the central question when every peaceful mechanism has failed – when…
NNew Zealand Read More As Middle East erupts into conflict, Christopher Luxon struggles to articulate where New Zealand stands – Thomas CoughlanMarch 2, 2026 But taking questions on his Monday morning media round, and later at his post-Cabinet press conference, Luxon struggled…
HHeadlines Read More Warning signs for both National, Labour in latest Ipsos issues monitor as election year heats up – Jamie EnsorMarch 2, 2026 Unfortunately for Willis, it seems New Zealanders prefer a “lump of jelly” from “Chris – No Idea –…
SScience Read More New space race could turn our atmosphere into ‘crematorium for satellites’ – The ConversationMarch 1, 2026 When we look up at the night sky and see a satellite glide past, we might not consider…
BBusiness Read More Quitting your job in a tough economy: What to check before you resign – Nadine HigginsFebruary 28, 2026 In fact, as a generally cautious person, it’s radical stuff. But even at my most radical, I’m not…
BBusiness Read More Supermarket law changes: The need for tougher Commerce Act grocery reforms – Lisa AsherFebruary 28, 2026 Vertical integration Vertical integration across the supply chain is accelerating in New Zealand. While much attention has been…
NNew Zealand Read More Chris Hipkins needs more than charm to win over wary business leaders – Fran O’SullivanFebruary 28, 2026 It was an issue when he was Prime Minister from January to November 2023, during which he launched…