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'Stealing homework': govt and opposition butt heads over insurance reform
Politics

'Stealing homework': govt and opposition butt heads over insurance reform

There are two insurance reform bills, but there can only be one winner.  

Gregor Thompson 06 May 2024
UK real estate: We need to talk about capital gains taxes
Property Opinion

UK real estate: We need to talk about capital gains taxes

The government levy is ineffective and driving up rents on property.

Bloomberg 04 May 2024
New regulations will make tweaks to building consents easier
News in Brief

New regulations will make tweaks to building consents easier

NZers won’t need to submit a new consent for minor product or design changes.

Staff reporters 02 May 2024
On thin ice: Antarctica NZ plagued by low staff confidence, resignations
Infrastructure Exclusive

On thin ice: Antarctica NZ plagued by low staff confidence, resignations

The fallout from the stalled Scott Base build is taking its toll.

Oliver Lewis 02 May 2024