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Analysis: PM's trade talk revival invigorates India visit but can he keep the momentum?
ANALYSIS: Will the revived talks help fulfill Luxon's promise to secure a deal in 2026?

Govt’s summit a success, despite Labour winning contest over having most kids
The Government pulled off a successful infrastructure summit in Auckland.

What Putin wants in exchange for ceasefire – and will Trump accept?
Analysis: Vladimir Putin appeared on the front lines, signalling tough negotiations.

Nicola Willis had ferry paper ready to take to Cabinet before the power shifted
It never made it to the table as scheduled due to 'ongoing discussions with ministers'.

What will Trump do if Russia says no to a ceasefire?
Vladimir Putin has so far shown little sign that he is willing to agree to a ceasefire.

Were these public sector leaders pressured out of their jobs? – Audrey Young
OPINION: Sir Brian Roche says he'd call out political pressure on public service leaders.

Analysis: What’s behind Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr’s shock resignation?
ANALYSIS: Orr’s resignation is quite unlike other public sector exits,

Willis told to renegotiate with shipbuilder three months after cancelling mega-ferries
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard is back at the table after a 'charming' meeting with Winston Peters.

Farming co-ops can get bad rap on green scale but can also be a force for good
Analysis: The United Nations named 2025 the International Year of Co-operatives.

‘New international order’: US-Ukraine minerals deal explained
The deal includes a 'Reconstruction Investment Fund' for joint resource exploration.

Analysis: What Trump’s $500b demand means for Ukraine’s future
ANALYSIS: The proposed contract gives the US control over Ukraine’s resources.

‘The boss of everyone and everything’: Trump seeks to influence many spheres
New York Times: Trump is increasingly trying to enforce his will on all areas.

Analysis: Golden Mile design revealed but Tory Whanau’s legacy on fragile ground
A contract has still not been signed for work to transform Courtenay Place.

Kate MacNamara: New Zealand doesn’t need to tell a growth story, it needs to be a growth story
ANALYSIS: What's waffle and what's not in the Government's new focus on growth.

Opinion: Did Trump’s tariff threat lead to real concessions?
Trump paused tariffs for 30 days after claiming they were non-negotiable.

Analysis: Will Cook Strait ferries be privatised? Not on Winston Peters' watch
Officials have investigated whether KiwiRail is best placed to provide a ferry service.

Seymour’s privatisation talk pushes his agenda back into spotlight
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's economic growth message has been overshadowed.

Analysis: Familiar face causes a stir in Wellington’s mayoral race
Justin Lester says he doesn't intend to run for the mayoralty again but won't rule it out.

Inside National's caucus retreat as MPs accept reshuffle fate
The party's MPs gathered in Hamilton.

Analysis: Fighting has halted in Gaza, but the war is not over
New York Times: Why Israel's Gaza truce faces a perilous road ahead.

All Blacks analysis: Charting their 2024 final-quarter woes
The All Blacks have been outscored 36-0 in the final quarter in the last four tests.