ANALYSIS: The US President confirmed the nuclear submarine deal and called Albanese a ‘great leader’ in a warm reception at the White House.
ANALYSIS: It’s time our courts and lawyers paid more attention to understanding events beyond our shores.
ANALYSIS: Voting is a key part of New Zealand’s democracy, but you should not underestimate the pressure that puts on politicians vying for our votes.
ANALYSIS: Differences between Labour, the Greens, and Te Pāti Māori more a matter of degree.
ANALYSIS: National and Act would prefer to govern together, without needing New Zealand First’s help.
ANALYSIS: For most of history, the earnings yield on the US equity market has been higher than US Treasury bond yields.
ANALYSIS: Doubts still remain about National’s tax policy and Labour’s plan to take GST off fruit and vegetables.
ANALYSIS: The brakes are on for the housing construction sector, but it’s way too soon to shout about shortages.
ANALYSIS: Political violence, or the threat of it, has reared its head during the campaign.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory documents released under the Official Information Act point to a lack of investigative vigour.