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Science reforms just the entrée to government's growth agenda
A rolling maul of policy announcements has been promised to attract foreign investment.
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Inflation stagnant as government strives for growth
The cost of living crisis appears to be over, even if it doesn't feel like it yet.
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Is the Waitangi Tribunal overhaul part of something bigger?
Eight new faces have been appointed to the tribunal.
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Reintroducing Donald Trump, president of the United States
The 45th president becomes the 47th, while the 46th had one final trick up his sleeve.
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Luxon's reshuffle spotlights high performers over new talent
A major demotion for one minister saw several others pick up new roles.
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Biden prepares to leave the White House. Will Gaza ceasefire seal his legacy?
The outgoing and incoming presidents have both claimed credit for the historic deal.
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The overdue decision to increase Lotto age restrictions
Currently, under 18s are legally allowed to buy Lotto tickets. That's about to change.
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Treaty bill submissions have closed. Now what?
David Seymour has welcomed the huge amount of public interest in his controversial proposed law.
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Murky economic outlook sets the scene for the year to come
Further interest rate cuts are coming, but why does everything still feel so bleak?
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What will be making headlines in 2025?
Treaty issues will dominate the first six months, but that's not all.
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The Bulletin wrapped, 2024
What you were reading, what you engaged with the most, and what you might see more of next year.
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The year in five news events
The stories that permeated across the last 12 months.
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The very long road to fiscal recovery
Treasury's latest update showed only small glimmers of light at the end of the tunnel.
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Councils back on the government's naughty step
Sharp rates increases are the latest target for the PM and Simeon Brown.
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The Spinoff's essential wrap of news from across New Zealand, published each weekday morning. Written by Bulletin editor Stewart Sowman-Lund.
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