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Brian Rudman: NZ First once more revving up anti-migrant bland wagon
COMMENT: There's no sign of NZ First's anti-Asian itch infecting the body politic.
A difficult rebirth in East Auckland suburb
Is Glen Innes in Auckland the model for suburban regeneration?
Comment: Why business confidence has fallen
COMMENT: We are clearly experiencing management by an unwieldy committee, says Paul Glass.
Net migration gain dips to three-year low
New Zealand's net migration gain continues to fall from a peak in 2017 but remains high.
Frank Greenall: Roulette wheel spinning as property investors use houses as casino chips
Inevitable crash will be painful but houses may be homes again, not investors casino chips
Queen St's future: Makeover plans for NZ's shabby 'golden mile'
Mayor Phil Goff wants to pedestrianise sections of our highest profile street.
The country that is stopping having babies
It sounds like The Handmaid's Tale but this nation is disinterested in having babies.
Aucklanders' objections to new fuel tax
Results mark a drop in support given survey done before tax introduced.
NZIER: Economic risks rising but growth still solid
The NZ Institute of Economic Research has revised down growth outlook but remains positive
Migration torrent slows - but only just
Makeup of migrants heads in the right direction, but work needed on KiwiBuild visas.
Boomerang: Kiwis head back to Oz
NZ's annual net migration gain is falling and departures to Australia are on the rise.
Revealed: Auckland's economic scorecard - How our biggest city is faring
Things look good, according to Auckland Council's chief economist.
What's driving worsening congestion and the accident rate?
Aucklanders will drive around 1 billion more km on the state highway network this year.
'A bit rich': Union says NBR Rich List shows deep divide in NZ
The union says the Rich List and the teacher strikes have a few things in common.
NZ population grows by 443,000 - closing in on 5m
High net migration has helped boost NZ's population by 443,000 in five years.
Border closure an option in NZ pandemic
Closing the border may make sense for NZ in some extreme pandemic situations.
Editorial: Pension can't fund 'no frills' retirement
EDITORIAL: The future of an ageing New Zealand needs a lot of creative attention.
What Christianity's spread teaches us about social change
Christianity's spread across the Pacific offers valuable insights into human behaviour.
CT and MRI scans: Higher demand, longer delays
Alarming figures reveal delays in wait times for CT and MRI scans on the rise.
Brian Rudman: Census stats down for the count
COMMENT: 'digital-first' approach leaves one in ten of people in New Zealand unrecorded.
In your neighbourhood? Find out where Auckland's new schools will be built
Four or five new high schools and eight to 10 new primaries to cope with Auckland growth.
Brian Fallow: NZ running faster, but falling behind
It's not hours worked that's the problem - it's how much we produce per hour.
Low Census rates cause problems for data collection
Around 10 per cent of New Zealanders didn't fill out their Census forms this year.
Brian Rudman: Govt has bob each way on penal policy
COMMENT: The Government continues to play footsie with the law and order lobbyists.
Watch: 'Megatrends' shaking up your workplace
Watch: A new report identifies the megatrends shaping the New Zealand workforce.
Unique research helps set Waikato business agenda
Waikato great place to live and play - work well-being score not so much.
Prescription fee re-think needed - study
One-fifth of people with multiple illnesses have trouble paying for health needs: survey
First baby: How her future NZ might look
What will tomorrow's New Zealand look like for Jacinda Ardern's newborn daughter?
Cooking secret ingredient to NZ's ageing challenge
A spot of cooking could help prepare New Zealand for an older, frailer future population.
The rise of the death doulas
End-of-life doulas are empowering those in the final stages of their lives.
Auckland Hospital emergency department under 'significant pressure'
Fewer than 73 per cent of patients seen within six hours in April.
NZIER: Gloomy business won't sink economy
NZIER sees GDP growth sticking near 3 per cent despite some economic headwinds.