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![Why economic growth is central to NZ’s future under Luxon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Why economic growth is central to NZ’s future under Luxon
Prime Minister Luxon emphasised 'growth' 31 times in his 2025 speech.
![AI innovation or imitation: DeepSeek’s disruptive claim under scrutiny](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
AI innovation or imitation: DeepSeek’s disruptive claim under scrutiny
DeepSeek claims its AI emulates ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost.
![Charter schools, structured learning and new lunches: What’s changing for schools this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Charter schools, structured learning and new lunches: What’s changing for schools this year
Charter schools are reopening, with seven new schools set to open this term.
![Meta ends fact-checking; whistleblower warns NZ lawmakers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Meta ends fact-checking; whistleblower warns NZ lawmakers
Facebook is ending third-party fact-checking, moving to user-driven Community Notes.
![DuVal, Ikea and construction woes: The property stories to watch in 2025](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
DuVal, Ikea and construction woes: The property stories to watch in 2025
Some think the tough lending landscape and unpaid tax bills will be the major themes.
![Golriz Ghahraman case highlights Auror's role in retail surveillance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Golriz Ghahraman case highlights Auror's role in retail surveillance
Auror covers 90% of NZ retail, linking stores like supermarkets and big box outlets.
![Economy’s year ahead: NZ ready to roll out red carpet for foreign investment in 2025](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Economy’s year ahead: NZ ready to roll out red carpet for foreign investment in 2025
A renewed focus on economic growth, innovation and investment this year.
![As the political year kicks off - what are the key events to watch out for?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
As the political year kicks off - what are the key events to watch out for?
Plenty of issues are set to dominate central and local politics in 2025.
![‘A game of billiards’: What four years of Trump means for NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
‘A game of billiards’: What four years of Trump means for NZ
Trump's return could bring confusion for small countries like New Zealand.
![Terraced house hellfire: New builds in Akl overheating due to poor design](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Terraced house hellfire: New builds in Akl overheating due to poor design
Construction experts say overheating is difficult to mitigate once a house is built.
![Trudeau out, Trump in: Why more countries are ditching young leaders, moving towards the right](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Trudeau out, Trump in: Why more countries are ditching young leaders, moving towards the right
Trudeau's resignation is the latest marker in a global trend away from incumbents.
![Arming NZ police: Do we need to better protect those who protect us?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Arming NZ police: Do we need to better protect those who protect us?
The idea of arming our frontline police officers has been reignited in recent years.
![‘Perilous future’: LA fires spark reminder of threat to NZ from warming planet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
‘Perilous future’: LA fires spark reminder of threat to NZ from warming planet
Fires are just the latest natural disaster the US has faced in recent years.
![Billionaire to political influencer: Is Elon Musk now the most powerful person?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Billionaire to political influencer: Is Elon Musk now the most powerful person?
How big a role will the tech CEO play in Trump's second government?
!['Bad' and 'terrible': How Hipkins, Luxon rate their counterparts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'Bad' and 'terrible': How Hipkins, Luxon rate their counterparts
The two party leaders joined The Front Page at the end of 2025.
!['Your body, my choice': The 4B movement prompts US women to vow off men](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'Your body, my choice': The 4B movement prompts US women to vow off men
Many young women have vowed not to date, marry or sleep with men.
!['Don't be like the US,' Columbine victim's father warns as NZ Govt looks to alter gun laws](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'Don't be like the US,' Columbine victim's father warns as NZ Govt looks to alter gun laws
A father who lost his son in the Columbine school massacre 25 years ago has a warning.
!['Imploding': Behind the documentary exploring if there's any future for Gloriavale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'Imploding': Behind the documentary exploring if there's any future for Gloriavale
A popular documentary tracks the history of the controversial community.
!['Regulations are written in blood': Brother of Boeing crash victim on the company's issues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'Regulations are written in blood': Brother of Boeing crash victim on the company's issues
Javier de Luis is an aeronautics expert and investigated Boeing for the US government
![‘Cost of dying’, trust given to funeral directors put in spotlight after Tipene Funerals allegations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
‘Cost of dying’, trust given to funeral directors put in spotlight after Tipene Funerals allegations
A scandal involving a popular funeral home highlighted rising cost of dying
![9.1 earthquake threat: How is NZ preparing for the ‘worst of the worst’ possibilities?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
9.1 earthquake threat: How is NZ preparing for the ‘worst of the worst’ possibilities?
Modelling has highlighted the impact a catastrophic quake could have on this country.