Unemployment hits 11-year high — where are the Green Shoots of Recovery?
Official data is now doing what political rhetoric could not — exposing the gap between economic promises and lived reality….
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What rare earth mineral promises has Matua Shane Jones given Trump?
Questions are being raised about Shane Jones’ role in rare earth and critical minerals talks with the US and what it means for New Zealand’s economy and environment.
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Liam Dann quietly packs away the Green Shoots champagne
After declaring the economic recovery had arrived, NZ Herald economist Liam Dann now appears to be walking back the “green shoots” narrative.
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Political Caption Competition
Give that person a knighthood! Credit: Sam Sharpe Studio
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In Occupied Palestine – 01 February 2026
Zionism in practice Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land Sanction Israel Gaza‘s growing death, injury and…
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Interim report published on the Natural Environment & Planning Bills
The Environment Committee has released an interim report and briefing documents on the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill. Submissions close 13 February 2026.
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Ngāti Manuhiri to challenge marine and coastal law changes in High Court
Ngāti Manuhiri will challenge amendments to the Marine and Coastal Area Act, arguing the changes undermine Treaty rights and natural justice.
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Critical minerals for what — and at what cost?
Climate Justice Taranaki challenges the Government’s push for critical minerals mining, warning of environmental damage and broken Treaty obligations.
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Peeni Henare announces he won’t seek re-election – Labour
Labour MP Peeni Henare has announced he will not seek re-election, saying it is time to step back from politics and focus on his family and wellbeing.
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Luxon loses control as coalition fractures on climate – Labour
Labour says Christopher Luxon has lost control of his coalition as divisions over climate policy and fossil fuels spill into the open.
