Opinion

Roger Partridge: This inquiry could redefine how we measure public service success in New Zealand
OPINION: What do billions in government spending actually achieve?

Alice Soper: Redefining success beyond gold in Nico Porteous' journey
Opinion: Porteous aims to inspire others in the next phase of his freeskiing career.
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Business Opinion

Roger Partridge: This inquiry could redefine how we measure public service success in New Zealand
OPINION: What do billions in government spending actually achieve?

Richard Prebble: How Labour can revive its fortunes with fresh leadership
OPINION: Labour's current strategy lacks clear policies and relies on coalition issues.

Sasha Borissenko: Legal insights from the Siouxsie Wiles case
OPINION: The cost of doubling down.
Reviews

William Dart review: How Auckland Philharmonia captivated with Handel and Tippett
REVIEW: Handel's Water Music echoed its 1717 premiere with lively, rhythmic energy.

'We are your family': Inside Sir Dave Dobbyn's epic, emotional Town Hall show
Kiwi legend continues 'business as usual', despite Parkinson’s diagnosis.

Review: Sky TV nails First XV return but misses big rugby moment
REVIEW: That controversial Marlborough Boys' try and the latest in schools rugby.

Highlights from the last days of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival
The NZ International Comedy Festival is under way in Auckland and Wellington.

Fiji's most luxe resort club might be more obtainable than you think
REVIEW: Want a Fijian getaway where family-friendly meets luxe? This upgrade is the one.

'Calamity': New book lays bare 'cover-up' of a steeply declining Joe Biden
'Original Sin' presents evidence that Biden’s cognitive decline began way back in 2015.
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Letters to the Editor

Letters: New vape rules leave much still to be addressed
OPINION: More needs to be done to tackle vaping.

Letters: Employee health can be costly for the small employer
OPINION: Why sick pay is a difficult subject to deal with.

Letters: Governments are supposed to be in power to serve their people.
OPINION: Does the world really need more weapons?
More opinion

Opinion: Trump's rise and return centred on power and retribution
NYT OPINION: He's using the government more openly against perceived enemies now.

Simon Wilson: Chlöe Swarbrick and the lost lessons of Monopoly
Opinion: Why do we find it so hard to take Green economic planning seriously?

Editorial: New Zealand has the tools to tackle vaping
OPINION: When it comes to curbing vaping, we already have the ways and means.

Letters: Employee health can be costly for the small employer
OPINION: Why sick pay is a difficult subject to deal with.

Audrey Young: Behind the pay equity dispute over male vs female-dominated jobs
The big issue is how robust the comparisons are between male and female-dominated jobs.

Richard Prebble: How Labour can revive its fortunes with fresh leadership
OPINION: Labour's current strategy lacks clear policies and relies on coalition issues.

Why 'Prime Minister' is a must-watch for political enthusiasts
OPINION: Film based on Jacinda Ardern's time as PM is an intimate political documentary.

Gregor Paul: The unwanted feeling that has returned to rugby
OPINION: The sport still has a mad habit of removing common sense.

Letters: Governments are supposed to be in power to serve their people.
OPINION: Does the world really need more weapons?

Editorial: Unique road-cone hotline for those feeling too safe
OPINION: Counting road cones 'almost certainly a waste of everyone’s time'.

Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.

Alex Powell: Liam Lawson's biggest problem isn't going away
OPINION: What we learned from the Canadian Grand Prix.

Opinion: NZ lags behind other nations in protecting the ocean
New Zealand's sea territory is 15 times the size of its landmass.

Opinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leave
OPINION: Louise Upston champions a $35m tourism package to boost growth.

Phil Gifford: Key factors to decide the Crusaders-Chiefs showdown
OPINION: The Crusaders haven't lost a home playoff, so don't bet against them now.

William Dart review: How Auckland Philharmonia captivated with Handel and Tippett
REVIEW: Handel's Water Music echoed its 1717 premiere with lively, rhythmic energy.

Letters: What is with all the online surveys?
OPINION: Does anyone ever read the online surveys people fill in?

Editorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issues
OPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.

How much trust should we place in analyst advice?
OPINION: Analysts may rate a company 'buy' even if they have doubts about its prospects.

Sasha Borissenko: Legal insights from the Siouxsie Wiles case
OPINION: The cost of doubling down.

The Ex-Files: How to access KiwiSaver funds after separation
OPINION: I can't afford to pay out my ex-partner – what can I do?

Diana Clement: How a mindset shift can unlock financial success
OPINION: A can-do mindset helps people do better with the same resources.

Editorial: Why Auckland’s traffic woes demand urgent solutions
OPINION: Auckland's congestion will cost $2.6 billion annually by 2026.

Letters: The ABC of boys’ education needs a reintroduction
OPINION: Major strategic infrastructure projects have been politicised for too long.