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Darsel Keane: Innovation is on the rise but can Auckland build on it?

OPINION: Nearly half of Aucklanders aged 15 and over hold a tertiary qualification.

Bryce Wilkinson: Attracting overseas investment: A step forward, but not far enough

OPINION: The Government's proposed bill is timid compared to earlier hopes.

Richard Harman: Groundswell's influence grows amid climate policy debate

Agribusiness & Trade: The dilemma of consensus among farmers on policy decisions.

Richard Prebble: NZ needs more than interest rate cuts to get economy going

Opinion: To lift our standard of living, we must raise our productivity.

The Ex-Files: Can I stop my ex from running down his business?

OPINION: Her ex plans to start a new business or move overseas, leaving her with nothing.

Nadine Higgins: The cost of buying back time – are pre-cut veges really worth it?

Pre-cut vegetables can be twice as expensive, highlighting value trade-offs.

Liam Dann: Inflation is back – and that’s a problem for the Prime Minister

OPINION: Regardless of who is to blame, rising food prices will be a political hot potato.

Bruce Cotterill: Why a new slave labour commissioner won't change anything

OPINION: Labour's anti-slavery bill misses the mark.

Mary Holm: Owning rental property is not all about the capital gains

OPINION: Your Dad has come up with the perfect way to invest in a rental.

Fran O'Sullivan: New Zealand must move on from Ardern criticism to get real benefit from Covid inquiry

OPINION: Covid response should be examined dispassionately so NZ can learn for the future.

Mary Holm: Is there a way to pass on an inheritance without affecting benefits?

OPINION: Some people will be angry that your family wants to have it both ways.

Matthew Hooton: The case for abolishing regional councils in NZ

OPINION: Japan has 13 zones, while NZ has more than 1000, adding complexity and cost.

Bryce Wilkinson: A response to sincerely held concerns about the Regulatory Standards Bill

OPINION: Parliament hears submissions this week on the bill.

Richard Hills: More housing is not just about the CRL but also floods

OPINION: The City Rail Link will open next year and transform Auckland's travel network.

Richard Prebble: Why Trump's Budget deal spells trouble for US economy

OPINION: US federal debt is projected to reach 130% of GDP within a decade.