Inching towards a more prosperous time
It seems like we've been tightening belts forever, but there are signs of hope for many - though not all - sectors in the latest economic nu...
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20 of 389 episodesThe battle for the soul of sport
Running elite sporting competition is an increasingly pricey business, making privatisation of our top codes inevitable It might not always...
NZ's Chinese frenemies
Experts warn businesses must keep their eyes wide open when it comes to dealing with China, especially if they're in the tech or space indus...
Small businesses, big impact
New Zealand is a nation of small businesses, but their owners don't feel their political heft is equal to that scale Small businesses say th...
The incredible world of Kiwi-made drones
These are drones far removed from the little spinny craft you might see hovering above a park - and they can do so much more A manufacturer...
Why the world is neglecting our worst humanitarian crisis
More than three years of war in Sudan has led to the world's worst humanitarian crisis - and perhaps the most ignored It's been called...
Luxon's survived, but 'the fundamental issues are still there'
Luxon made it through yet another leadership coup, but with National divided, the polls shifting, and a new kingmaker emerging, the question...
A thirst for knowledge, and a beer
The reasons to eat insects, whether nanny states make us healthier, and why smart people make dumb money decisions are some of the talks on...
In Syria, a Kiwi finally meets her colleagues
Kiwi Anne Bulley promised herself she would go meet her Syrian colleagues in person when it was safe enough. After 13 years of waiting, she...
The $55 million drain from Kiwi pockets
Know your rights - or you could be one of those New Zealanders who collectively lose tens of millions by refusing to complain It's esti...
Our biggest brains on controlling AI
A gathering in Auckland of business and tech experts raises some awkward questions over our embrace of artifical intelligence Critical think...
In China-US rivalry, NZ remains isolated but not insulated
Trump's gift to China, and the 'unenviable position' it leaves for New Zealand With China and the US vying for status as the major world sup...
A fast track to trouble
Communities are seeing red over the law giving the green light to faster development and city sprawl where there's no infrastructure in plac...
The lost children
The number of school dropouts in New Zealand is staggering, and for those 10,000-plus teens, there's a life-long cost The post-school landsc...
The backlash over some fantastical TikTok figures
An Infometrics report on the value of TikTok to the New Zealand economy didn't pass the sniff test for many who got it in their inbox An Inf...
NZ's big wins at a scaled-back Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games were smaller and cheaper than planned, and hosted across the world from their original location - and could be a blue...
Helen Clark's warning for NZ
Former PM Helen Clark says New Zealand is drifting and only long-term thinking can change course Less than 100 days out from the next electi...
The return of Trump's tariffs
Trump has put a 12.5 percent tariff on about 70 percent of NZ exports to the US, and this one looks more likely to stick The 'Liberatio...
Inside NZ's hospital crisis
Patients dying in waiting rooms, cockroaches in showers, and IT failures are the tip of the iceberg as NZ's public health system reaches bre...
The state of op shops
A new report estimates that the New Zealand op shop industry reinvests $78 million back into communities Charities across the country have c...