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Matthew Hooton: Why Winston’s the right person to lead us through transition to Trump’s new world order
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Editorial: The Government has a lot riding on attracting foreign investors - can new initiatives deliver?
This week's investment summit might deliver a new template for foreign investment in NZ

Ernie Newman: Nicola Willis has the power to regulate supermarkets but will she?
OPINION: If not, consumers may need to rely on a class action.

Richard Prebble: Trump’s challenge to NZ’s independent foreign policy and what to do about it
OPINION: Phil Goff would not have been sacked under different US leadership.

Nadine Higgins: Navigating parental leave - financial tips for new parents
The financial fishhooks in parental leave policy.

Sasha Borissenko: Gender equality in law remains elusive despite initiatives
Women hold 34% of equity partner positions, up 1% since 2021.

Liam Dann: Adrian Orr was never boring - perhaps that was his biggest problem
OPINION: Orr leaves in a political climate unsuited to his style.

Steven Joyce: How the Reserve Bank can get back on track
The next governor should focus on traditional central banking roles.

Richard Prebble: Why I resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal
OPINION: I will not participate in turning the Treaty into a socialist manifesto.

Liam Dann: Why I’m cheering the AI boom ... and three tips for surviving it
For many workers, it's getting hard to know what's worse, a tech wreck or tech success.

Fran O’Sullivan: Why NZ must navigate shifting US corporate and political tides
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Mary Holm: Should I use an inheritance to buy a rental property for my 18 year old?
OPINION: There are a number of downsides and risks to investment property.

Editorial: Lack of employer support for new citizens' arrest law should give Govt pause for thought
OPINION: Some of the Government's biggest business allies see problems with the new bill.

Cecilia Robinson: Why Wayne Brown should step aside for Auckland’s future
OPINION: Brown, 78, has tackled Auckland's financial challenges effectively.

Greg Smith: Opportunity knocks - the case for further asset sales
Asset sales back in the spotlight: Economic growth vs public control.

Sasha Borissenko: Golriz case serves warning Big Brother is here
How a $40 tote bag incident exposes privacy oversights.

Liam Dann: Economic recovery has begun. Here’s what the new normal looks like
History suggests only a short window before the next black swan event rattles our economy.

Diana Clement: How Facebook Marketplace scams are catching out Kiwis
Netsafe has reported a steady stream of scam cases.

'A fire in my belly': He grew up poor and met dad at 30 - how a wild genius built events empire
Duco's David Higgins was 30 when he met his dad; he doesn't know if he's even still alive.

Steven Joyce: Three reasons for renewed economic optimism in NZ
Challenges remain but there are bright spots.