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Policy in 60 Seconds: Rio Tinto
International mineral giant Rio Tinto is angling for another taxpayer-funded bailout. Islay explains how this could go terribly wrong.
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NZ’s low productivity is often blamed on businesses staying small.
The Monopoly in Behind MMH
Entrusting millions of Kiwis’ health records to a one-man monopoly was a disaster waiting to happen and we’re all waking up to the cost of that mistake.
How Chavez ‘Stole’ US Oil, Assets
The ICSID ruled that Venezuela should pay Exxon Mobil’s subsidiaries a total of $1.6 billion in compensation for its breaches. To date, the vast majority of the settlement has not been paid.
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A Different Kind of Big Stick
The president certainly isn’t afraid to use the military, but that isn’t the only cudgel he wields.
This Government Is Betraying Us
When a government not only obfuscates but blatantly lies in this way it begs so many questions.
Crime Statistics: Australia vs the US
Australians are more likely to be victims of violent crime than Americans: much more, in fact.
A Check on Our School Attendance Issue
Education in NZ in 2026 needs a great deal of work – from attendance to achievement.