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The financial crises in our biggest cities: What it means for you

Two of our largest cities face tough financial decisions, and potential huge rates hikes.

Wellington mayor says accusations of financial ‘coverup’ are laughable

A Wellington City councillor says a looming debt crisis is being kept behind closed doors.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Devil's in the detail of major parties' look-alike tax and spend plans

The major parties plan to reduce debt at a similar rate but at a cost to different groups.

Mood of the Boardroom: Rating Jacinda Ardern's prime ministership

No question in the 2023 Mood of the Boardroom survey elicited as many comments from CEOs.

Editorial: Hipkins chips away away at late election opening

OPINION: The Labour leader has shown fight in the latest debate but will it be enough?

What landlords and tenants need to know this election - will renters take a hit?

Tenant-favoured policies could swing more back towards landlords: details outlined here.

Flood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt funding

The Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.

Winston Peters wants to see National's costings before joining Govt

Christopher Luxon says tax cuts are 'absolutely' affordable without a foreign buyers' tax.

Bryce Wilkinson: The Prefu forecasts are not realistic

OPINION: Do not be fooled. They are too optimistic.

Analysis: Prefu shows next Govt facing tough economic trade-offs

Deteriorating finances mean next Government will have very little spending wiggle room.

Chateau Tongariro’s tangled web of cost traps taxpayers

What, we must ask ourselves, is the grande dame worth?

On the campaign trail: Luxon talks up policies for older Kiwis; Hipkins visits dentist

National unveils its health policy, Labour releases pledge card as Greens, Act push cases.

Labour, National at odds over plans for science sector’s biggest makeover in 30 years

Uncertainty looms over the largest shake-up of our science system in three decades.

Steven Joyce: It’s time to cut back the growing bureaucratic blob

OPINION: Treasury is crystal ball gazing as much as the next economist.

'Shocker' - Nats on $33m Auckland Light Rail deal pre-election

'This purchase shouldn’t have been agreed to when the election is next month.'

Auckland Light Rail strikes $33m deal, Nats plan to axe scheme

ALR chief executive Tommy Parker confirmed the purchase contract today.