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Why Scotland could prove a tougher test for the All Blacks than England
Inside oil advantage to the All Blacks - and why Scotland could prove toughest tour test.
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Inside NZ's Super Rugby draft: How did it work and could it be something bigger?
ANALYSIS: After a shaky start, the event showed its potential to be something more.
Blue ripple or tsunami? Four scenarios for how the US midterms could go
New York Times: Some kind of wave seems likely, but much depends on a few key races.
The key difference between 2023 Hipkins that was rejected and Hipkins today
Analysis: Why Labour's leader is taking a different approach on the campaign trail.
Early voting soars above 2023 levels, but says little about voters who missed deadline
Early votes totalled 309,876 by Wednesday, up 31.6% from the 2023 election.
Labour is not prioritising law and order – its manifesto reinforces this
ANALYSIS: Labour's law and order platform commits to little and lacks specifics.
Labour on 30.6% vs National at 24.8%? Why it's a 'rogue' poll – but only for one party
What our Poll of Polls model says about the latest numbers and predicted election result.
Winners, losers and a question: Constellation Cup conclusions
ANALYSIS: Nathan Limm sums up the best and worst, plus a question for the Silver Ferns.
Latest poll has National so low it stretches credibility
Analysis: The numbers seem off, so what do the RNZ-Reid Research polling trends show?
Waiting game continues for savers holding out for higher interest rates. What's the outlook?
RBNZ's shock OCR call to keep shorter-term mortgage and term deposit rates at bay for now.
Winston Peters attacks everything apart from Chris Bishop
The NZ First leader gave the National MP a rare endorsement.
David Seymour, the Santana gold mine, and what his cat has to do with it
Analysis: Seymour explains why he thinks Act makes NZ not only wealthier but 'greener'.
All Blacks selections: The big names who could now look for offshore moves
Those left out of the latest 36-man squad face a tough road back to the All Blacks.
Concerned about League World Cup blowouts? Why Rugby World Cup has exactly the same issue
ANALYSIS: The tournament has been a rebirth of the Kiwis nation, with big support shown.
Why can't we borrow more? As the election looms, how much debt is too much?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Why the latest poll is hopeful for Labour, and is Luxon’s tactic working?
Analysis: A sigh of relief for Labour but still no upward momentum.
Election 2026 – Left-leaning crowd warms to Opportunity during political panel in Wānaka
Analysis: Climate summit panel was always going to be a tough crowd for governing parties.
Are electorate wins the coalition’s lifeline? Why local races look set to shape election
An overhang of three seats could give the current coalition a 62-61 majority.
What the All Blacks squad reveals about Dave Rennie's selection strategy
ANALYSIS: The experimental phase is over as the All Blacks enter judgment month.
'Not just throwing someone in': The most intriguing selection in All Blacks' squad
While injuries signposted a number of moves, one area made for intriguing reading.
The inquiry into the Chief of Defence Force – who knew and when did they know it?
Analysis: Did Chief of Defence Force Tony Davies' error of judgment extend to others?
Lose the toss, lose the game? The unfair advantage in Black Caps v India T20s
Late start times for Indian TV have given teams batting second a considerable advantage.
Parenting deficit: What political parties propose for working parents
Here's how the seven parties plan to tackle the parenting deficit this election.
Why Seymour says we're divided by race – but accepts Māori customary rights
The Act leader is doubling down on race relations as his next big reform.