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How good? I tried the country's first 'liquid bacon'

OPINION: A milder bacon flavour than expected, but with a moreish, smoky-swine finish.

Auckland’s ‘rush hour’ one of the great misnomers: Wyn Drabble

OPINION: Auckland’s mayor says a gridlock could cost the city $2.6 billion per year.

Richard Dawkins: Forestry policy must deliver accountability

OPINION: When forestry operations create predictable risks, operators should bear them. 

Westshore Beach’s future could be sandy – and it might not have to cost much

OPINION: The port is increasing its sand dredging, which could be an opportunity.

Nick Stewart: Was Hōne Heke New Zealand’s first tax rebel?

OPINION: Too often, Hōne Heke is only remembered as the man who chopped down the flagpole.

Wyn Drabble: Kiwi commutes and why I’m happy with my drive time

OPINION: Commuters average 8 days, 5 hours and 53 minutes behind the wheel per year.

Annette Brosnan: Napier council leadership breakdown extraordinary, deeply concerning

OPINION: These are far from normal political theatrics, or the mayor 'just doing his job'.

Nick Stewart: The real and imagined risks to your wallet from Iran conflict

OPINION: Some concerns are legitimate; some are noise dressed up as financial guidance.

John Jenkins: Hastings-trained Afternoon Siesta no sleeper on the track

OPINION: Australian-bred mare proving a great money spinner.