Politics
The humble barcode already earns New Zealand more than a billion dollars a year. Its successor is ready now
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The humble barcode already earns New Zealand more than a billion dollars a year. Its successor is ready now
Asbel Bohigues looks at Spain’s snap housing centric election, asking if PM Pedro Sánchez’s latest gamble will pay off
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Asbel Bohigues looks at Spain’s snap housing centric election, asking if PM Pedro Sánchez’s latest gamble will pay off
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Major parties under 30% while NZ First surges, giving current coalition enough seats to return to government, latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll shows
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Major parties under 30% while NZ First surges, giving current coalition enough seats to return to government, latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll shows
New Zealand’s next government could be a four‑party coalition. Get used to the new normal, Grant Duncan says
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New Zealand’s next government could be a four‑party coalition. Get used to the new normal, Grant Duncan says
NZ First unveils party list with former FMA chair Craig Stobo, retired All Black Taine Randell and former National MPs in top 10
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NZ First unveils party list with former FMA chair Craig Stobo, retired All Black Taine Randell and former National MPs in top 10
In 2026, the bosses and the workers have many representatives. Chris Trotter explains how 'class' is represented in the political parties and how it affects their claimed values
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In 2026, the bosses and the workers have many representatives. Chris Trotter explains how 'class' is represented in the political parties and how it affects their claimed values
The Government's council shake-up is on pause until after the election. Who knew institutions were so institutional?
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The Government's council shake-up is on pause until after the election. Who knew institutions were so institutional?
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick talks supermarkets, debt, KiwiSaver and the portfolios her party would like if they were part of the next government
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Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick talks supermarkets, debt, KiwiSaver and the portfolios her party would like if they were part of the next government
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Treasury’s pre-election economic and fiscal update points to an improved fiscal outlook driven by higher tax revenue but risks continue to place New Zealand’s financial outlook in a delicate position
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Treasury’s pre-election economic and fiscal update points to an improved fiscal outlook driven by higher tax revenue but risks continue to place New Zealand’s financial outlook in a delicate position
Opportunity wants a Commerce Commission 'with teeth' to tackle high prices and monopolistic sectors, rejects NZ First's BNZ buyback proposal
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Opportunity wants a Commerce Commission 'with teeth' to tackle high prices and monopolistic sectors, rejects NZ First's BNZ buyback proposal
Opportunity announces five non-negotiable policy conditions the party plans to stand by if it makes it into Parliament in November's general election
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Opportunity announces five non-negotiable policy conditions the party plans to stand by if it makes it into Parliament in November's general election
What do New Zealand voters really care about? Dennis Wesselbaum says a global comparison reveals some surprises
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What do New Zealand voters really care about? Dennis Wesselbaum says a global comparison reveals some surprises
The Kiwi Left has discovered there are more ways to skin the capitalist cat than with a revolutionary’s sharpened bayonet
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The Kiwi Left has discovered there are more ways to skin the capitalist cat than with a revolutionary’s sharpened bayonet
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Central Government pauses local council reform, but still expects changes to be in place ahead of 2028 local govt elections, LGNZ says central government’s ‘inability' to decide has left councils feeling 'frustrated’
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Central Government pauses local council reform, but still expects changes to be in place ahead of 2028 local govt elections, LGNZ says central government’s ‘inability' to decide has left councils feeling 'frustrated’
Labour says ‘good jobs are at the heart’ of its plan to address the cost of living as it promises to build more homes, fix school buildings and hospitals while creating jobs
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Labour says ‘good jobs are at the heart’ of its plan to address the cost of living as it promises to build more homes, fix school buildings and hospitals while creating jobs