Thomas Piketty says economic inequality has been getting greater in the world, and will get greater. What about New Zealand?
Read MoreWhen do we reach 'peak cow'?
The Fonterra boss backs continued dairy growth but can see a day when we might cap cow numbers... and could China steal the milk right from under our noses?
Read MoreAnd if you have to carry a gun to keep your fragile seat at number one ...
Greg O'Connor thinks the shootings in Ottawa, and the way this was ended, demonstrates the need to routinely arm New Zealand's Police. He's completely wrong about that.
Read MoreGrant Robertson is not as much like Joseph Stalin as some would have you think
Chris Trotter wants a Labour purge. Again.
Read MoreEbola Fear outstrips risk
Panic has gone viral quicker than the Ebola virus, thanks to social media.
Not that there isn't something to worry about. Part of an entire continent is presently at risk - that's Africa not America.
Read MoreIt's about history... & votes & elephants
In which I reply to Andrew's post in reply to Phil's post about Grant Robertson... I wrote this at the start of the week but have discovered a glitch that mean it never published!
Read MoreWhere is the Middle?
Labour needs to work out whether they go for the "missing million" or the middle voters. And if they get it wrong they could be looking at another 6 years in opposition
Read MoreLabour Needs A Civil Union With The Greens
Labour's best chance for returning to government is to form a coalition and campaign jointly with the Greens
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday October 21
US Army drops weapons to Kurdish forces; new president for Indonesia; two female cabinet ministers in Japan resign; Nigeria declared ebola-free; and more
Read MoreI quite like beer, the rugby no so much
Grant Robertson is gay. And he likes rugby. And he drinks beer. All of these things are true - so can we now get on with it?
Read MoreDealing with Foreign Investors
The EU approach in trade deals is likely to protect the right of states to make public policy
Read MoreRobertson's 'safety-first' leadership pitch fraught with risk
It's impossible to disagree with anything Grant Robertson says. That's a problem.
Read MoreRobertson's 'safety-first' leadership pitch fraught with risk
It's impossible to disagree with anything Grant Robertson says. That's a problem.
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday October 17
Obama clears schedule to oversee US response to ebola; China, South Korea and Japan hold cybersecurity talks; US marine charged with murdering transgender Filipino woman; Indian PM announces labour reforms; Colombian farmers sue BP for alleged land degradation; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday October 16
Hong Kong police break up protests; no breakthrough in military talks between North and South Korea; Russia and US to share more intelligence on IS; second healthcare worker sick following first US ebola death; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday October 15
Obama to meet with anti-ISIS coalition; Kim Jong-Un makes first public appearance in 40 days, walking with cane; police and government officials among those killed in latest violence in Western China; protesters set fire to Mexican government building; 800 Sierra Leone peackeepers quarantined over ebola; and more
Read MoreBecause I'm worth it
Why typical Gen Y's are rife with feelings of entitlement and overconfidence, yet quick to play the victim and often miserable
Read MoreAndrew Little's New Plymouth problem
There's a lot of smart money going on Andrew Little's bid to lead the Labour Party, but the numbers in New Plymouth don't lie. So what are they saying?
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday October 14
US may use Turkish airbases in ISIS fight; Hong Kong leader says protesters have 'almost zero chance' of success; South Korea considers lifting economic sanctions on North Korea; Liberian health workers on strike; Eastern Indian coastal cities begin relief efforts in wake of cyclone; and more
Read MoreA divided country?
The election demonstrated deep divisions. Will the next three years make them worse or help heal the rift? And where will the pressure points be?
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