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,…
‘Quiet, quiet, piggy’ Trump says to one female journalist, and tells another ‘you are a terrible reporter’
Today Trump singled out ABC News’s Bruce after she asked a series of questions in the Oval Office…
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…
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…
Questions surround AI’s impact on mental health
AS EXPERTS SAY THEY ARE TURNING TO AI FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. BUT WITH THIS SURGE IN INQUIRIES COMES…
Unemployment hits nine-year high but economists see turning point ahead – Liam Dann
An additional 138,000 Kiwis are in that category. Around the country, the unemployment rate varied widely – generally…
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…
Advice: I found my husband’s sex doll. Is it right to feel betrayed?
Still, your feelings of anger and unease are understandable. While the doll is artificial, the fantasy that surrounds…
Do your baked seed crackers lose nutrients? What science says about the heat
Nuts and seeds can contain a potential carcinogen if roasted at high temperatures for long periods. Photo / Getty Images I…
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…
Your teabag could release billions of microplastics—here’s how to avoid them
A Canadian study showed just one teabag released about 11.6 billion microplastic and 3.1 billion nanoplastic particles into…