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Do firms have honest dealings with politicians? Openly launches disclosure platform

Former tobacco company staffer says lobbying must be ethical.

The big risk factor for dementia - and what the Government is being urged to do about it

The Government subsidy for hearing aids of $1022 hasn't increased for years.

How many people rent homes in New Zealand? Bond data shows all-time record

Rental bonds were lodged for 410,904 properties by November 1, Tenancy Services said.

Editorial: Brace for some serious economic pain ahead

OPINION: Credit and mortgage distress is rising fast as interest rates bite.

KiwiRail blows budget for Auckland’s mega rail network rebuild

The state-owned railway company is discussing more funding to complete the rebuild.

Public sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departments

Just how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?

Former Oranga Tamariki boss tapped to set up new regulation ministry

Controversial former head of Ministry for Children now establishing regulation ministry.

Simon Wilson: 10 questions for Simeon Brown

OPINION: Productivity, safety, potholes: will the new transport plan deliver any of them?

Property Insider: Contentious retirement village survey, who wants $500k+ from failed builder

More than 300 NZ retirement villages and 71 operators ranked according to best practice.

Far North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continue

News snippets from the Far North.

Car yards accused of cashing in on EV discount as scheme wrapped up

There was a rush to take advantage of the $7000 perk during the scheme's final days.

Council non-compliant with own policy after borrowing $30m

Auditors won't be knocking on the door any time soon, though.

Liam Dann: How Luxon can rebuild the economy... and why he’ll struggle

OPINION: All of the new Government's obvious economic paths look challenging.

Public sector wages hit record high, driven by health settlement

A new report shows public sector wages rose higher than those in the private sector.

The Great Tourism Reset or more of the same underinvestment?

New minister Matt Doocey wants tourism to boost the economy - but maybe without Govt help?

Opinion: Money obsession ignores abysmal state of infrastructure delivery

OPINION: Wellington water woes show what not to do, but they aren't the only basket case.