ANALYSIS: As commercial pressures rise and political attacks increase, the outlook for journalism is grim.
ANALYSIS: An opportunity was missed as NZ and Australia did separate deals with Singapore on access to essential supplies.
ANALYSIS: The Climate Change Commission warns the Emissions Trading Scheme is failing.
ANALYSIS: There is a long history of anonymous complaints undermining political leaders.
ANALYSIS: The jury is still out on whether the Auckland Deal marks a move back to localism.
ANALYSIS: National MPs have warned they might vote against the Fisheries Amendment Bill.
ANALYSIS: The Treasury’s latest thinking won’t be clear until the May 28 Budget.
ANALYSIS: Trust in key institutions has fallen and people are withdrawing from the democratic process.
ANALYSIS: It might base its view on US Vice-President JD Vance’s assurance that President Trump isn’t as dumb as previous presidents.
ANALYSIS: Speculation is not going to die while the National Party’s polling is dismal.