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Is the housing crisis over?
A report from ANZ suggests we're short of houses again while 24,081 people sit on the social housing wait list. Unified by crisis, National and Labour…
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Should we follow Australia's lead on vaping?
A new poll finds two-thirds of New Zealanders want recreational vaping banned following Australia's move to make vaping products prescription-only
May 29
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National u-turn overshadows low-key Labour congress
It was supposed to be Hipkins’ big moment in the spotlight, but all anyone was talking about was a backtrack by Luxon.
May 28
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Is the 'density done well' dream dead?
Christopher Luxon's housing about-face could mean less urban housing, more city-edge sprawl.
May 25
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And with that, the OCR hike season comes to an end
Probably. The Reserve Bank stuck with its forecast of the OCR peaking at 5.5% but still managed to deliver shock and orr with its commentary
May 24
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The era of AI political campaigning is here
It arrives not with a robotic roar, but with the leader of the National party being unsure whether his party is using AI while a spokesperson confirms…
May 23
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Welcome to the immigration resurgence?
Net migration figures have bounced back fast and are being cited as a key factor in tomorrow's OCR decision but is it a sustained trend or a spike?
May 22
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Handshakes, photo ops and Pacific politics as PM arrives in PNG
It may be missing a US president, but today's Port Moresby talkfest still matters to New Zealand.
May 21
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Ten key reads on Budget 2023
Your essential – but non-comprehensive – guide to the the most interesting writing on yesterday's budget.
May 18
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Your no-frills guide to Budget day
Expectations have been as carefully managed as the day itself but it is still an election year - here's what we can expect from Budget day and what to…
May 17
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What we know a day after the fatal fire at Loafers
While there is still a lot of uncertainty and people unaccounted for, questions are emerging about accommodation standards and protections for those who…
May 16
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Luxon wants to see the receipts
National's leader is proposing sending receipts to every taxpayer. His own MPs aren't asking for "receipts" on his ability to win an election just yet…
May 15
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