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Pre-phew! Crown accounts look better – but can we trust Treasury forecasts?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
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Tax, anime and bull****: What stood out at National, Labour's campaign launches
ANALYSIS: National and Labour took opposite approaches.
Has Hipkins' campaigning improved since 'tough' 2023 – and what's Mallard doing?
ANALYSIS: Chris Hipkins has found a format that suits him with the public.
All Blacks v Warriors: Leaked document reveals NZ Rugby's audience battle
ANALYSIS: Figures suggest Sky’s payment for rugby rights has fallen significantly.
The biggest All Blacks selection questions for Bledisloe Cup series
ANALYSIS: Just how strong is the All Blacks' depth heading into the Bledisloe Cup series?
Liam Lawson report card: Assessing Kiwi's three-race Red Bull return
ANALYSIS: Breaking down how the Kiwi fared in his second chance with Red Bull.
The numbers that show why school holidays are now impossible for working parents
Policy has remained unchanged for 18 years, and working parents are facing a huge deficit.
I ditched Spotify for a week. These free alternatives mean I might never go back
Could you ditch Spotify Premium? One user tests five free alternatives.
If the economy still sucks, why is the RBNZ hiking rates?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
The summit that will decide the future of Super Rugby
New Zealand Rugby forecasts a $27m loss and $66m in losses through 2031.
Cricket boundaries, Mexican waves and first-time fans: Why Eden Park fails the Warriors
ANALYSIS: The Eden Park return exposed the gap in atmosphere between the two venues.
The big questions facing the Warriors ahead of 2027
Warriors halves struggled to execute in loss that ended their season.
After nine years, Nicky Hager is publishing a book – could it change the election?
No one knows what is in Nicky Hager's latest book, but most assume it'll be a big deal.
Where the semi-final was decided: The biggest what-ifs for the Warriors
ANALYSIS: Two straight losses have seen the Warriors crash out.
Bigger than the All Blacks? Why the Warriors' unlikely goal isn't out of the question
ANALYSIS: The Warriors are the people's team, capturing the imagination like no other.
Tom Cruise’s oddball interview left us with more questions
Washington Post: The star’s on-camera interview with GQ magazine was ... really something.
'Extremely difficult, costly and risky': Foodstuffs split
ANALYSIS: Structural break-ups are very rare; that specificity makes wider chill unlikely.
All Blacks v Springboks: The stats that reveal change in philosophy under Dave Rennie
Key statistics reveal how much the All Blacks have changed under Dave Rennie.
US midterms: A ‘blue wave’ may be building, but how high?
New York Times: A new Times/Siena national poll suggests Republicans are reeling.
Consumer gloom masks a recovery in the economy's engine room
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
‘No new taxes, Amen’: Seymour welcomes businesses to church of low taxes
The Act leader roused a friendly crowd of business leaders.
Gas Security Fund may subsidise projects companies would otherwise fund themselves, minister confirms
Unclear if $23.5m loan to Todd Energy will help boost gas supply.
Ardern changed the game in 2017 – could Labour, National do the same today?
ANALYSIS: Is there a chance of a last-minute leadership swap?
All Blacks' pace-over-power theory fails against Springboks
ANALYSIS: The Springboks' power, skill and fitness exposed New Zealand's weaknesses.
Love and Mo'unga: What is Dave Rennie planning for the No 10 jersey?
Richie Mo’unga starts in Baltimore, but Ruben Love remains first-choice No 10.
The world reacts to Apple's first foldable
Reviewers highlight its subtle crease and seamless screen transitions.
Foldable phones are unpopular. Why is Apple selling one?
NYT Analysis: Apple and its rivals are following a path that TV makers took a decade ago.
Te Pāti Māori’s Te Tiriti policy: Pipe dream or blueprint for the future?
If implemented, they would be the largest constitutional changes in decades.
Inside Economics: NZ dollar hits 13-year low against Aussie, can it rebound?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.