New AI shopping agents promise better bargains. But who pays the price?Lynnaire Sheridan, University of Otago
Cheap Chinese EVs could soon shake up NZ’s used car market. Are we ready?Kenny Ching, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Breaking up NZ’s power gentailers sounds appealing. The consequences may not beRichard Meade, Griffith University
We need to stop asking if NZ can afford its superannuation scheme. It’s the wrong questionAaron Gilbert, Auckland University of Technology
Incorporation law gave Big Tech state-like power. Can it now help rein it in?Susan Watson, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
‘Buy now, pay later’ doesn’t feel like debt. For young people, that can be a big problemAaron Gilbert, Auckland University of Technology; Ayesha Scott, Griffith University; Qian Wang, Auckland University of Technology, and Sommer Kapitan, Auckland University of Technology
How much is the European trade deal at risk over NZ’s climate commitments?Vernon Rive, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
NZ’s supply chains are highly exposed. Could new AI agents make them more resilient?Ilan Oshri, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Opportunity’s ‘tax reset’ could benefit many households – but does little for the poorestMichael Fletcher, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
The government has boxed itself in over fuel saving strategies – but there is a way outTimothy Welch, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Every party has pitched its own supermarket fix. What if we combined the best ideas?Jonathan Baker, Adelaide University
Migrant entrepreneurs aren’t staying in NZ – the new investor visa won’t replace themFarzana Adeel, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Are NZ journalists and PR practitioners really enemies? New research suggests otherwiseDaljit Singh Bedi, Auckland University of Technology
How would NZ’s vital freight system handle a big earthquake? Our study sounds a warningCécile L'Hermitte, University of Waikato
Private money is coming to NZ netball. Other sports should be paying close attentionHoani Smith, Lincoln University, New Zealand; Phil Borell, University of Canterbury, and Tom Kavanagh, Lincoln University, New Zealand
Wage growth is higher in Australia. Could this regulatory fix help Kiwi workers catch up?Alan Toy, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
