
Policy
Australia creates taxing video game problem for NZ
Should NZ match a big move by Australia to subsidise the video game industry?

Opinion
Dileepa Fonseka: Progress after Ardern
Ardern leaves at a time when government capacity has never seemed more constrained.

Economy
Consumer spending reaches new highs but still in line with inflation
Spending had kept just above inflation but there had been a noticeable decline in card spending on 'big ticket' items.

Energy
Tiwai and Meridian reach 'demand-response' deal to 2024
A deal for what happens after 2024 is still being negotiated.