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Matthew Hooton: Fiscal policy will push New Zealand back to China
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Kirk Hope: How to give yourself financial freedom in 2025
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Nadine Higgins: How my new surprise baby changed my financial plan
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Liam Dann: The only way is up for our economy in 2025
OPINION: Last week's GDP shocker took the edge off the Christmas cheer,
Bruce Cotterill: Hard lessons from a tough economic year
Politicians are urged to prioritise unity and decisive action amid economic challenges.
A crazy media year: 24 awards for 2024; TV weather presenter, radio sports host quit roles; 5 newspapers saved
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Matthew Hooton: Luxon Government guilty of profligacy not austerity
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Merger by stealth? RNZ to move in with TVNZ in Auckland in 2025
The two public broadcasters will come together physically in Victoria St.
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'Splashing the cash' questions: RNZ boss defends increased salaries, bonuses and staff numbers
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Richard Prebble: My answer to the Cook Strait ferry problem
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The advertising landscape is in for a seismic shake-up. Are NZ agencies and clients ready?
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Sasha Borissenko: Why NZ lawyers face festive season cyber crime surge
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Liam Dann: Last blast of economic news to offer no tidings of comfort or joy
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Mary Holm: Can I use my KiwiSaver to buy a campervan?
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Film awards strife: Sponsor's sick Liam Payne joke; TVNZ moves; Exclusive: News bill on hold
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'Very disappointed': Govt puts digital news bill on hold, may follow hardline new Oz law
The Government has signalled a potentially harder line – but it will be delayed.
Matthew Hooton: Government gets fast-track reform right
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Editorial: Govt's Kiwibank move a good step in the right direction
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Richard Prebble: Dairy should be NZ’s economic growth engine not immigration
OPINION: Dairy is a sustainable way to grow the country.
'Frustrating': NZ's biggest advertising tender canned - AT leaves outdoor firms in lurch
AT will start all over again in 2025 as 18 months of work goes by the wayside.
Ruthi Bommoju: How to avoid costly mistakes in restructuring staff
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Liam Dann: Reliance on ‘bank of mum and dad' a worrying trend for NZ
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