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Economy
Gold price reaches historic high amid rising Middle East tensions
Escalating geopolitical tensions appear to be driving the surge in price.
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Universities’ finances worse than they seem, report warns
And deteriorating faster than expected.
Summaries
Inquiry reveals potential bank collusion affecting farmers’ access to capital
If all the banks coordinate their efforts in ways that make it hard for farmers, is it collusion?
Summaries
What you need to know about open banking in New Zealand
Some say that open banking is a ‘fundamental shift’ in data ownership.
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Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 5.25%
First rate cut in over four years.
Politics
The National Party’s ability to address the housing crisis may determine its political future
“Declining rates of home ownership is the greatest threat to the centre-right worldwide.”
Social Issues
Farming confidence at all-time low due to cost and price pressures
Should it be this tough for the people providing the food?
Social Issues
Michael Bassett: Family failures vs state care in New Zealand’s underclass
“I’d love to see some useful analysis of why Māori in particular are so over-represented in the underclass. And it isn’t colonialism.”
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Govt reveals Labour’s initial consideration of AUKUS agreement as debate continues
Summarised by Centrist The coalition government claims Labour initiated the exploration of joining AUKUS Pillar…