ANALYSIS: ‘Without media, there is no democracy,’ the IFJ says.
ANALYSIS: Net debt is high but not as high as it has been or as high as Treasury’s 2020 forecast.
ANALYSIS: Peter Dunne says the commentariat reacted with 'predictable banality' to the debate.
ANALYSIS: Future governments face choice between constrained spending or raising taxes.
ANALYSIS: The Treasury had hoped the report would stimulate robust public debate.
ANALYSIS: Chris Hipkins has to give supporters a reason to vote for Labour.
ANALYSIS: Minor party votes could pull the next government either more right or more left.
ANALYSIS: Covid-19 is still here despite the Government declaring its response formally over.
ANALYSIS: BlackRock deal: The Government says there is a difference between private sector investment in energy and roads.
ANALYSIS: Cabinet rules and Caucus discipline requires ministers and MPs to never be entirely truthful.