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Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s India trade push could secure second term
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Michael Johnston: Better paths vital to get people into training for a trade
OPINION: Just 6% of Kiwi school leavers go straight into an apprenticeship.
Richard Prebble: How I would fix the free school lunch programme
OPINION: Give the money to the schools and make them responsible for making decisions.
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Damian Treanor: How to manage difficult employees effectively
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Saatchi co-founder Sir John Hegarty on why even good businesses sometimes die
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Liam Dann: Can the economy recover in time to save Luxon?
OPINION: Economists say the recovery is under way but the public aren't feeling it yet.
Diana Clement: Why young digital natives are more vulnerable to online scams
Gen Zs are often twice as likely to experience digital security incidents.
Bruce Cotterill: The overlooked potential of KiwiSaver in NZ’s infrastructure push
Investment is a start, but let’s not miss the obvious.
Fran O’Sullivan: Ex-Trump adviser Chris Liddell has lessons for NZ to survive global turmoil
Liddell has been out in the cold until now after his links to the US Capitol riots.
Mary Holm: Don’t wait to claim your benefit
OPINION: A woman has finally claimed her Veteran Spouse pension 44 years late.
Matthew Hooton: Why Winston’s the right person to lead us through transition to Trump’s new world order
OPINION: No Foreign Minister is better prepared to deal with Donald Trump than ours.
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.
Mary Holm: What’s the best way to keep a family heirloom from being sold
OPINION: Such a situation can’t be remedied by simply saying in a will.
Editorial: Next Reserve Bank Governor needs to have more than just the right qualifications
OPINION: Adrian Orr's departure is not only a shock but is embarrassing for New Zealand.
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
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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.