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Cyber crime and warfare is the new Cold War

ANALYSIS: The FBI has opened its first office in New Zealand as cyber warfare ramps up around the world.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 06 Aug 2025

Investment

Six million customers exposed in Qantas hack

Tech & Innovation

Inside the ‘confusion’ of a cyber-threat response

Economics

Cyber attacks can threaten bank liquidity: RBNZ

Investment

Smartpay puts $1m price tag on ransomware incident

Tech & Innovation

Govt cybersecurity merger ‘rushed, experts not consulted’

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Aussie retirees count the cost of fund managers behaving badly

ANALYSIS: Australia’s A$4.2 trillion superannuation sector is big but it’s not perfect. Just ask 12,000 people who might lose everything.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 30 Jul 2025

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The RBA and the dark art of monetary policy

ANALYSIS: The RBA has a new governor and is working under some new reforms and a freshened mandate around full employment. Not everyone is happy.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 23 Jul 2025

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No clear path in Australia’s China dilemma

ANALYSIS: The contradictions in Australia’s strategic position have been laid bare for all to see this week, but the Government continues to be in denial.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 16 Jul 2025

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Happy 25th birthday to Australia’s GST. It’s time to grow up

ANALYSIS: Inland Revenue has suggested New Zealand increase its GST from 15% to 18%. In Australia, where many items are GST exempt, the politicians are terrified to raise it above the current 10%.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 09 Jul 2025

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Bulls whip the bears on the ASX

ANALYSIS: It was a volatile year on the ASX but, in the end, it was a triumph for the bulls. Can the rally continue or is the market cruising for a major correction?

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 02 Jul 2025

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‘National interest’ – what does that actually mean in 2025?

ANALYSIS: Shareholders likely to be happy with the premium they will receive but A$36b takeover of gas producer Santos by Abu Dhabi investors still has to pass nebulous ‘national interest’ test.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 25 Jun 2025

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Trumpian uncertainty deepens Australia’s Aukus dilemma

ANALYSIS: The US is reviewing the Aukus submarine programme just after Australia paid a US$500m down payment. Can the alliance survive ‘America First’ or is this an opportunity for Australia to change direction?

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 18 Jun 2025

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Regulators to the rescue for ASX and public markets

ANALYSIS: Asic is cutting some red tape as it tries to arrest the decline in listings, while also pondering how to regulate buoyant private markets.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 11 Jun 2025

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Aussie gas comes in from the cold

ANALYSIS: The recently returned Albanese Government has just approved a 40-year extension to a huge gas project. Most of that gas will be exported, but it has great domestic significance.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 04 Jun 2025

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Cyber crime and warfare is the new Cold War

Six million customers exposed in Qantas hack

Inside the ‘confusion’ of a cyber-threat response

Cyber attacks can threaten bank liquidity: RBNZ

Smartpay puts $1m price tag on ransomware incident

Govt cybersecurity merger ‘rushed, experts not consulted’

Aussie retirees count the cost of fund managers behaving badly

The RBA and the dark art of monetary policy

No clear path in Australia’s China dilemma

Happy 25th birthday to Australia’s GST. It’s time to grow up

Bulls whip the bears on the ASX

‘National interest’ – what does that actually mean in 2025?

Trumpian uncertainty deepens Australia’s Aukus dilemma

Regulators to the rescue for ASX and public markets

Aussie gas comes in from the cold

Giving Comvita the ‘wings to fly’

Road user charges, unemployment, corporate speak, US tariffs

Boeing test flights new 777-9, gets big Cathay Pacific order

RNZAF flies night mission to Antarctica for medical evacuations

Infratil takes loss on RetireAustralia exit

AI as the new nuclear age: a word of warning from believers

‘Significant concerns’: NZSA on Rakon chair putsch

Freeing up conservation land part of National’s economic plan

The dangerous dreams of John Denize

Low share price prompts Rural Land Co review

Stamp duty, $5m minimum could feature in foreign buyer rules

Big four generators agree deal on Huntly coal power