Opinion

Opinion and analysis from Pattrick Smellie, Peter Griffin, David Chaplin and Cameron Bagrie and a top-level group of New Zealand experts, including the BusinessDesk editorial team.
NZ gives Beijing a nuanced kick in the shins
Trade Analysis

Pattrick Smellie: NZ gives Beijing a nuanced kick in the shins

NZ carefully calibrated its reaction to a Chinese government-backed cyber-attack.

Pattrick Smellie 26 Mar 2024
Willis to serve up a cold dish for Wellington
Policy

Paul McBeth: Willis to serve up a cold dish for Wellington

Govt wants to cut spending, but maybe it should work out what it wants to do first.

Paul McBeth 26 Mar 2024
Luxon's toughest cost-cutting task yet
Policy

Dileepa Fonseka: Luxon's toughest cost-cutting task yet

The choice between "bread and butter" or "cheaper spreads" gets trickier.

Dileepa Fonseka 25 Mar 2024