So the last six polls, all from different firms, have had ACT ahead of Opportunity by margins ranging from 1% to 6%, and the Herald-MOTU poll of polls says that the poll of polls means Opportunity is ...

You will see they are forecasting $365 million over four years from "reversing tobacco tax cut". This is the 50% reduction on excise tax for heated tobacco products. This was a minor change designed ...

New independent assessment results show primary and intermediate students made the equivalent of four months' additional progress in mathematics between 2024 and 2026, signalling a turnaround in ...

All devious spin Mike, as usual. Obviously the P Canal is a vital strategic route and the USA does not want it compromised by a cold war enemy regime in any way. 5 mins ago lefties were screaming what ...

The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism including against Nigel Farage. ... So this young man didn't just (allegedly) ...

The independent review of the monetary policy response to Covid-19 is here. It seems fair and balanced. The key takeaways are: MPC’s initial response was praiseworthy; rapid and, for New Zealand, inno ...

A really fascinating article by Erika Aliarez who went viral over footage of her at a ballpark game returning to her seat with a baby strapped to her chest and her hands full of ballpark food. She was ...

Huge defensive game from Jordie Barrett but I thought MacKenzie was the attacking star of the backline. Unusual for Jordan to let two try scoring chances slip away by not committing to the try line ...

Two of the seven parties are being fiscally responsible. Two are being irresponsible, and three are just in the money goes on trees category.

A guest post by Fish Across Face: When outgoing RNZ Chief Executive Paul Thompson addressed the Select Committee hearing on the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill in February 2024, he began his ...

Anyone fortunate enough to own a Pak’N’Save or a New World has an annual income measured in millions. The business model is relatively low margin (4% after tax) plus rebates (maybe 2% or so) for a tot ...

I have now profiled 62 of the 71 seats being contested, and made predictions for 60 of them. Just nine seats to go. So I have 36 seats so far as safe, 11 which are likely for a party, 13 which lean ...