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The world is getting the best of New Zealand while we're eating cheap imports
"We're quite often exporting premium products to a premium market segment, whereas we're importing the commodity stuff for the mass market," economist Shamubeel Eaqub said.

Trump-adjacent populism surges in Australia, Pauline Hanson cashes in
Wealthy donors including mining billionaire Gina Rinehart have shifted support to One Nation from Liberals.

New Zealanders to spend less time paying tax
The failure of the economy to fire up means New Zealanders will spend five fewer days paying tax this year.

How much does it really cost first-home buyers to get into the market?
Over the past year, first-time buyers have purchased 24,800 properties - the highest annual number since the year to the third quarter of 2021.

The Ploopy Bean is a TrackPoint mouse without the point
IBM’s original pointing stick, the TrackPoint, understood its purpose: to save you (a slight bit) of time and mental effort. A new peripheral seems like an homage to the IBM’s tiny nub, but misses the point. I’ve never used the new Ploopy Bean, though it immediately launched itself into the running...

South Island in for a double dose of heavy rain
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the West Coast, Nelson-Tasman, and Canterbury.

Law Society worried Policing Amendment Bill could lead to clampdown on political protest
Is New Zealand about to get its own version of a law that caused uproar in New South Wales, clashes in Sydney's streets and that has now been thrown out?

Are banks immune to downturns?
Some commentators are asking whether the run of recent profits for banks show they are one of the few businesses that can turn a healthy profit no matter what.

Two men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China

Continental subsidiary cuts 3,000 jobs globally

Tensions and price increases ahead for getting roads built
The Transport Agency is working on a framework to prioritise maintenance, operations, and capital projects "identifying critical work versus activities that could be deferred".

Watch: Recreating the second-tallest tsunami on record
The mega tsunami tore through a remote fjord, leaving immense destruction in its wake.

Survivors boycotting Marist Brothers apology
The group Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests is holding a counterevent in Hawke's Bay.

Germany's OHB to consider legal action if EU clears Airbus, Thales, Leonardo satellite merger

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Migrants line up to file citizenship applications ahead of NZ test
Some migrants are considering applying for New Zealand citizenship as soon as possible following the announcement of a new citizenship test from 2027.

Meta expanding protections for New Zealand teenagers
It comes as the government mulls banning social media for under 16-year-olds.

Wellington harbourmaster pleads for emergency tug boat
Grant Nalder says the lack of an emergency tug for the Cook Strait is still a risk which needs to be addressed, and he wants the government to consider reinstating one.

Paul Hollywood speeding at 96mph 'due to sick cat'
A court heard the Bake Off star was tailgating cars and speeding at nearly 100mph on the M25.

David vs the Media: Has Seymour gone too far?
A law professor and a media expert are warning that public attacks against RNZ and TVNZ could erode public trust.

Riverdale actor calls out TikTok singer Mr Fantasy - but is all as it seems?
The actor has branded the singer an identity thief - but plenty of fans think they're the same person.

Philippines says China vessel conducting 'illegal' research near gas-rich Reed bank