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Oil rush begins as Arctic ice melts
An estimate of 160 billion barrels has companies scrambling to drill in pristine ecosystem, writes Michael McCarthy.
The rousing giant of Maori money
Large-scale iwi investment in the New Zealand heartland could reinvigorate rural economy.
Broadsides: Does NZ need a youth wage?
Labour's Jacinda Ardern and National's Nikki Kaye discuss whether a youth minimum wage should be reinstated.
Cost of tomatoes, broccoli soars
The price of tomatoes soared 34 per cent last month while the cost of green vegetables rose 14.2 per cent....
Nick Smith: Exports key to architect's growth
Designer with a focus on retailing is finding receptive markets in Australia and beyond
Peter Lyons: Trade truths behind great milk 'rip off'
Having lots of cows and sheep is no guarantee that we will get cheap milk and meat.
Fran O'Sullivan: Look out for the kids when you swing that axe, Mr Key
NZ should hope John Key shows some common sense - tempered with heart - when he goes about trying to reduce from 328,000 the number of Kiwis on solo parent, sickness and invalid benefits, writes Fran O'Sullivan.