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Inside Economics: NZ recession risks on the rise ... again! Plus: the boy who cried ‘tariff’ – Trump’s threats lose their bite

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Letters: A new model for our power market is needed

OPINION: Nuclear energy, indigenous rights and health system concerns.

Michelle Palmer: The retirement village sector is commercial, and it must be

OPINION: Retirement villages use a licence-to-occupy model with deferred management fees.

Simon Wilson: Slum designs or no new social housing at all?

Opinion: The Government's plans for social housing are making everything worse.

Editorial: AI's increasing lies may reflect it is learning from humans

OPINION: Answers provided by ChatGPT and Google's Overview are regularly misleading.

Gregor Paul: Why Barrett is now the clear No 10 for the All Blacks

OPINION: Richie Mo'unga's potential return adds complexity but Barrett remains top choice.

Alex Powell: Why Lawson's F1 future is about more than just results

OPINION: The Kiwi is likely to be retained by Red Bull for 2026.

Editorial: Hoons in cars and on bikes have no place in our communities

OPINION: Affected residents have every right to live in peace.

Letters: Minister’s power statement shouldn’t be taken seriously

OPINION: The general electorate knows better than to believe it.

First XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominate

Palmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.

Gregor Paul: How a Dutch teen could change the All Blacks' commercial game

OPINION: Fabian Holland has impressed with his lineout takes and tackles.

Guy Body’s cartoons: July 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Phil Gifford: All Blacks' stunning victory showcases new rugby era

OPINION: Tickets are sold out for the series finale in Hamilton against France.

Audrey Young: Who would lead if Luxon couldn't?

There are a couple of likely scenarios – and a bold scenario.

Letters: A Kiwi road cone ode

OPINION: Should we put player names on the back of All Blacks jerseys?

Opinion: Why Mary Meeker's latest AI insights can't be ignored

Influential trends report by 'Queen of the Internet' returns after six-year hiatus.

Opinion: How NZ can rebuild vocational education with industry support

The EMA says the current system doesn't meet employers' needs.

Phil O'Reilly: NZ business must rethink how it sees Europe

OPINION: The new Europe is about high-tech, logistics and infrastructure, not agriculture.

Sasha Borissenko: Is gig work freedom or friction?

OPINION: The Government is already moving to tighten up who an employee is.

Gregor Paul: The signs the All Blacks have found identity under Razor

OPINION: Scott Robertson's team showed strength with set pieces and a strong kicking game.

Editorial: Using immigration as a primary tool to drive economic growth is risky business

OPINION: We need more people in NZ – and we also need to attract the right mindsets.

Diana Clement: Money mistakes to avoid when you are self-employed

OPINION: Nearly 300,000 Kiwis are self-employed, facing unique financial challenges.

Shane Te Pou: Time for a fair deal from retirement villages

Residents face long waits for refunds, averaging five and a half months.

Letters: We need greater mental health services to prevent more tragedies

OPINION: As each decade passes, one becomes more disenchanted with our political system.

All Blacks player ratings: Which player scored a 9?

How the All Blacks rated in their 43-17 win over France in Wellington.

Fran O'Sullivan: New Zealand must move on from Ardern criticism to get real benefit from Covid inquiry

OPINION: Covid response should be examined dispassionately so NZ can learn for the future.

Paul Lewis: Why chasing perfection in rugby is a flawed ambition

Opinion: The All Blacks’ fast, attractive style led to errors against France.

'Courage is contagious': The return of the Rainbow Warrior and other Auckland news

Opinion: Love this City looks at Auckland Council and other city news of the week.

Letters: Students have always tried to find ways to cheat in exams

OPINION: Why is the Government proud it used AI to help write its AI strategy?

Editorial: It’s time to toughen the drink-driving laws

OPINION: The problem spans across our communities and society.

Letters: Drugs may have a place but they’re not the foundation of a healthy society

OPINION: Road cones, a Buddhist statue, shoplifting and bringing back the moa.

Mary Holm: Is there a way to pass on an inheritance without affecting benefits?

OPINION: Some people will be angry that your family wants to have it both ways.

Thomas Coughlan: Regulatory Standards Bill shakes coalition and breaks Parliament

Opinion: Act has made it clear if the bill doesn't pass, the coalition is over.

Audrey Young: Trevor Mallard's moa comments prove weirdly prescient

OPINION: The former Speaker was widely mocked in 2014. Who's laughing now?

Gregor Paul: The message Scott Robertson sent with squad selection

OPINION: The failings in Dunedin fell into the camp of being execution mistakes.

Robert Beaglehole: NZ is on the cusp of smokefree history – we should celebrate

OPINION: Smoking rates in New Zealand have dropped to under 7% in six years.

Matthew Hooton: The case for abolishing regional councils in NZ

OPINION: Japan has 13 zones, while NZ has more than 1000, adding complexity and cost.

Editorial: Giant moa revival a marvellous obligation for Kiwis

OPINION: The big bird's reinvention redefines extinction.

Alex Powell: What does Christian Horner's sacking mean for Liam Lawson?

OPINION: Red Bull's bombshell could fall nicely in the Kiwi's favour.

Bryce Wilkinson: A response to sincerely held concerns about the Regulatory Standards Bill

OPINION: Parliament hears submissions this week on the bill.

Richard Hills: More housing is not just about the CRL but also floods

OPINION: The City Rail Link will open next year and transform Auckland's travel network.

Editorial: Weight-loss drug turns public health opportunity into private luxury

OPINION: The drug costs up to $600 monthly, making it inaccessible for many Kiwis.

Letters: I am disappointed in Auckland FC's stadium proposal

OPINION: Trump's tariffs for Japan and Korea could have geopolitical consequences.

Gregor Paul: Why the All Blacks must double down on Vaa’i and Proctor's roles

OPINION: The All Blacks coaches are considering different line-up experiments.