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COMMENT: Two issues which will not be resolved without some leadership in 2021.
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Juha Saarinen: Will new rules legitimise cryptocurrencies?
New regulations set to shake-up cryptocurrencies in 2021.
Richard Prebble: Govt's Covid report release all spin and no transparency
We need an independent royal commission into all aspects of the response to the pandemic.
Craig Hudson: Taking stock of small business success in 2020
2020 was the ultimate test for small business survival.
Sasha Borissenko: Cultural appropriation and racial discrimination - it's not okay
The times they are a-changing when it comes to society's tolerance of discrimination.
Opinion: Painful investment lessons from the Americas Cup
Be careful following investment gurus without considering the boat they are sailing.
Fran O'Sullivan: Why are we so complacent about Covid?
Leaders must ensure we stay on top of the Covid-19 virus.
Steven Joyce: Covid, border controls and economic hangover. Buckle in for 2021
2021 is shaping up to be another big year.
The Ex-Files: Can I stop my ex from buying our kids a phone?
I believe he is too young and has no need for a phone at the age of 10.
Opinion: Why you should talk to your nanna about finance
If you made money mistakes this year – talk about them.
Matthew Hooton: No more excuses for Ardern in 2021
All eyes on the housing package promised for early next year.
Editorial: Don't forget the lessons of 2020
Lessons learned will help prepare for the next big shock.
Jamie Mackay: And the 2020 Rural Oscars go to ...
There's no sugar-coating it, 2020 has been a bugger of a year.
Richard Prebble: Trevor Mallard and MPs' new license to slander
The propensity of our MPs to state reckless falsehoods will prove expensive for taxpayers.
Juha Saarinen: Mega hacks can cause serious hurt
It wouldn't be the dying days of 2020 without a stunning hack attack.
Oliver Hartwich: The coming monetary crisis in Europe
Why we may look back at 2020 as the good old times.
The Ex-Files: How do we resolve who gets the kids over the Xmas period?
Parents can become confrontational and feel that Xmas is a competition, not a holiday.
Business Insider: FMA's growing army, Power in line for Westpac
The inside word on New Zealand's business community.
Fran O'Sullivan: Let's back NZ in $5b takeover battle
Losing Infratil to the Australians' takeover offer would be a blow for NZX and nation.
Opinion: Why banning RSE workers here won't improve wages for local agricultural workers
New Zealand should learn from other country's mistakes, says Eric Crampton.
Matthew Hooton: Call time on politicians' four-year quest
While parties cry out for an extra year to 'deliver', most won't do anything useful.
Brian Fallow: Covid's clouds look less gloomy
Could we have achieved an economic bounce back at less cost? There's no way to know.
Tailwinds and headwinds for Mike Pero's Pasifika Air
The tailwinds and turbulence ahead of NZ's newest aspiring international airline.
Juha Saarinen: Data centre investment in NZ heats up
Ambitious project said to cost $705 million.
Richard Prebble: Education standards in freefall - what's going on in NZ schools?
We are stuffed if we do not fix NZ's education problem, writes Richard Prebble.
Australian Govt caves to pressure from Google, Facebook
Facebook threatened to stop showing news by Australian media companies in its feeds.
Sasha Borissenko: One man's influence and his untimely death
Irish dancer Adrian Murphy had a big influence on New Zealand's dance community.
Fran O'Sullivan: AustralianSuper should be sent packing
National interest is at stake as super fund stalks Infratil.
Steven Joyce: Govt's reasons for Oz bubble delay don't wash
Opinion: Our government is making absolutely zero moves to open a transtasman bubble.
Matthew Hooton: The rise and rise of Act - and why they can hit 10%
After strong election result, Seymour has his sights set on National and Labour voters.
Fran O'Sullivan: China's sudden interest in CPTPP chance for Ardern to lead
Jacinda Ardern has a responsibility to take on board and support Xi Jinping's overtures.
Mark Lister: Infratil board needs to engage with bidder
Infratil is obliged to at least consider this bid, says Mark Lister of Craigs Investment.