The Bulletin: Big surplus, but can it be spent?

Good morning, and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: Government secures bigger than expected surplus, NZ not on track to meet climate change targets, and most immigration crime going un-investigated. The government has found itself in possession of a much higher than expected surplus, reports Interest. Not only has tax revenue grown faster than spending, the government … Read more

How on earth were you bored, Hunter?

Wellington resident-cum-vandal Hunter Macdonald claims he was bored out of his mind when he came across Len Lye’s Water Whirler sculpture and broke it. Madeleine Chapman and Sam Brooks discuss. Madeleine Chapman Hunter Macdonald had a day off yesterday. So like all 28 year old adults, he decided to climb a piece of art in public. That … Read more