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Underarm

Seismic shift in Australian politics as One Nation surges

ANALYSIS: Pauline Hanson’s populist party is aiming to reshape Australian politics and become the natural opposition to Labor. While it is riding high now, it remains to be seen if it can be a sustainable force.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Underarm

Aussie coalition turmoil feeds the rise of the far right

Underarm

Australia fractures in aftermath of Bondi massacre

Australia

The year Aussie conservatives hit rock bottom

Underarm

Albanese gets a big welcome and survives the Trump test

Thoughts on systems of power: Part 3 - What about the burqa?

Margin Call

Banking’s big Aussie earnings season

ANALYSIS: The numbers tell a story of resilience, generally strong provisions and capital, and low loan impairments.

Andrew Bascand Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Shoeshine

What will the NZ Institute for Advanced Technology actually do?

ANALYSIS: The new public research organisation will invest in research but do no research itself.

Fiona Rotherham Mon, 17 Nov 2025

The NBR Rich List

Featured Rich Lister: Don Braid

Apart from navigating US President Trumps tariff announcements, also on Braid’s Mainfreight plate in 2025 is the vexed question of what will be done about the Cook Strait ferry debacle.

Owen Poland Mon, 17 Nov 2025

Executive Health

How short workouts can lead to a long life

ANALYSIS: Why doing something always beats doing nothing.

Peter Bristow Sun, 16 Nov 2025

Book Review

Understanding Jacindamania: From the origins to the future

An unauthorised biography looks back and forward on a controversial prime minister.

Nevil Gibson Sun, 16 Nov 2025

Guest Analysis

New Zealand’s IP shake-up: a bold experiment in trusting inventor

ANALYSIS: Required is leadership from universities, commitment from senior academics, and a collective willingness to re-imagine how research careers are built.

Rod McNaughton Sat, 15 Nov 2025

Beehive Banter