Given the concerns over Grenon’s minority involvement with NZME, the media silence over Stuff’s new half-owner exposes how easily concerns may melt away when the people in charge already think the same way as the press gallery.
Exclusives
IAN WISHART: Jacinda’s Book: A different kind of sales trajectory?
Jacinda Ardern’s memoir may have made headlines, but lacklustre sales and lukewarm reviews suggest Penguin’s $1.5m gamble isn’t paying off.
Economy
Public sceptical of Budget 2025, but business backs investment incentives
“Farmers, tradies, and other business owners… are buying new machinery, tools and equipment this weekend because of Investment Boost.”
Health
Lasik-linked suicides raise alarm as former US regulator and doctors speak out
“Pain, pain and more pain…”
World
World Boxing to enforce sex testing for all athletes under new eligibility rules
“Athletes that are deemed to be female at birth…, will be eligible to compete in the female category.”
Education
Budget papers warn of looming university financial crisis
“Additional funding may be required to continue meeting learner demand.”
Politics
Seymour takes deputy PM role, pledges free speech as Peters launches campaign mode
“I’m astonished you believe my tone would need moderation.”
Politics
Activists admit to using fake names to target mine, community and minister
“Kristina from Access Radio…”
Politics
‘A load of crap’: Bishop calls out political theatre at music awards
“On reflection, I should have kept my thoughts to myself.”
Politics
Winston Peters visits crisis-hit Sri Lanka to strengthen trade and dairy ties
“We discussed the growing number of New Zealand companies working with and investing in Sri Lanka.”