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Is the looming election putting the economy on hold?
It is common to hear, in the run-up to an election, that everything from business investment to the housing market is in a holding pattern, waiting for the result.

National adamant its superannuation stance has not changed
An economist is urging action, while political friends and foes alike are lobbing in their own criticisms.

Live: Economists doubt debate over 'fiscal plans' will change the vote
Another day on the campaign trail is getting underway, with interviews on Morning Report and more lined up.

Fiscal holes, unfunded promises - economist not sure any of it matters
Michael Reddell says he's never changed his mind on who to vote for based on a fiscal plan or accusations the numbers don't add up.

Deputy mayor estimates price of fixing Wellington's pipes at $80k per ratepayer over 25 years
Ben McNulty says figures from Wellington Water indicate the cost over 25 years to fix water pipes would be more than $6 billion.

US military seeks greater access to Northern Mariana
The United States military is seeking greater access to the Northern Mariana Islands' ports, airports, and other facilities as the Pacific territory requests more than US$12.5 billion in federal assistance...

Kiribati makes history with first-ever football title win in Fiji
Kiribati's national men's team, Te Eitei, has claimed its maiden international trophy after defeating Seaqaqa in the Fiji Inter-District Championship premier division final.

Sharesies investor confidence dips as interest rates and global volatility bite
The Sharesies Index of investor confidence averaged a confidence score of 38 in the September quarter, down from 57 in the previous quarter.

'Postcode lottery': Nine paediatric respiratory doctors from two regions serve whole country
The researcher behind a new national audit of specialist respiratory care says the system is "just on the brink of collapse" if one of the doctors resigns or retires.

Cork Cyber adds automated patching & AI risk tools
The update could cut MSPs' manual remediation burden, with Cork saying 77% of eligible security tickets now close without human intervention.

Local leaders and election candidates clash over Queenstown fast-track housing
A fiery public meeting on Monday night laid bare political differences over who should get the final word on the future of the district - local councils or fast-track panels.

Mangere has one of the country's lowest voter turnouts. We asked why
About 38 percent of Mangere voters were enrolled in the 2023 election but did not cast a vote.

Serious crash closes State Highway 26 near Morrinsville
State Highway 26 is closed east of Morrinsville after a single-vehicle crash, with motorists warned to avoid the area.

Eight dead in September violence at Papua New Guinea's troubled Porgera
PNG police deny that their Kumul 23 unit is to blame for killings and house burnings near the Porgera Gold Mine in late September violence.

Indonesia says institutions 'working continuously' on rights allegations
The leaders of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands used their speeches at the UN General Assembly to urge Indonesia to allow a human rights commissioner to assess the situation in West Papua.

Pacific fact-checking platform founder says united effort needed to fight misinformation
The man behind the Pacific's first independent fact-checking website says the unchecked spread of misinformation and disinformation in the region is why he started it.

Which KiwiSaver providers have the biggest balances?
New data shows which KiwiSaver providers have been adding and losing members - and one says it's a wake-up call to big operators that they can't be complacent.

Deputy mayor puts price of fixing Wellington's pipes at $80k per ratepayer over 25 years
Ben McNulty says figures from Wellington Water indicate the total cost over 25 years would be more than $6 billion.