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The local and international track record of social investment funds and social impact bonds is far from convincing. A better-resourced public sector would be a simpler solution.

Just as we’ve become hooked on sugar, we’ve become so dependent on the rush of excitement induced by gambling on the financial markets that we just can’t stop ourselves, even when confronted with overwhelming evidence that we should.

The government hopes private investors will fund social services – the evidence isn’t so optimistic

The new National-led government is unlikely to oversee major shifts in New Zealand's complex relationship with China, writes Jason Young (Victoria University of Wellington).

Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …

"Whadd'ya call this, darl?" "It’s the ‘Fossil of the Day’ award." "D’ya hear that kids? ‘Fossil of the Day’ award! That’s going straight to the...

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including giving the Octagon a makeover, a rates rise for Central Otago, and the reversal...

After a 12-year ban that was completely ineffective in stopping the manufacture of methamphetamine, the government is going to allow pseudoephedrine products to be sold over the counter again. 

In a special live stream event [Weds 6th December], the Greenpeace crew will respond to the makeup of the new coalition government and what it will mean for the environment.

Open mike is your post. For announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike …