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Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?

Written by Stephen Hickson, Lecturer in Economics and Director, Business Taught Masters Programme, University of Canterbury

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Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?

In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?

‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals

Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later bills

Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?

Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explains

AI is transforming cybersecurity. Is your training up to date?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Cruise ships are coming back to NZ waters – should we really be welcoming them?

Supermarkets need to change the way they operate in Australia. But how do we get them to do this?

How should companies process payments for contractors

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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