PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: How to spot populism before you cast your vote this yearReynold Macpherson argues that populism weakens truthfulness and trust.01 Apr 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionOpinion: How one ballet teacher has shaped a city’s young livesMore than 100 students danced in Ruby the Tūī in Rotorua that night.31 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Petrol spike will hit inflation but RBNZ right to hold its nerveOPINION: Markets briefly priced in three OCR hikes after wholesale rates hit July highs.29 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why markets tend to do fine no matter who wins in November22 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Peters' newest candidate makes stuttering start but could solve NZ First's dilemma22 Mar 06:52 AM
PremiumOpinionOpinion: Why a rushed Māori seats referendum risks damaging our democracy19 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerStormy markets: How to position your portfolio as oil spikes higher - Opinion15 Mar 03:00 PM
OpinionBurnout to balance: Farmer’s warning on the cost of pushing too hardOPINION: Jason Halford says 18 months of burnout recovery reshaped his life and work.10 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why a strong January for US shares does not guarantee an easy yearOPINION: Historically, when January is up, the S&P 500 has risen in 89% of those years.08 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFrom nursery rhymes to Christmas songs: How music follows us through life - OpinionWhen her daughter quit singing lessons, Lifang Chen took the microphone herself.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What Tongariro taught us about endurance, friendship and fragile plansThe team battled steep climbs, leg cramps and a mid-track helicopter rescue.03 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Midterm market jitters are normal, not a reason to bail outOPINION: Since 1950, US shares have still finished up in 60 of 76 years.01 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's not just the system that must change to keep Kiwi kids aliveOPINION: The legal guardian of Rickah'Shae, 8, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe woman who turns her grief into rings for strangersOPINION: As landslides and floods unsettle New Zealand, people find new ways to mourn.26 Feb 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhen staying is no longer simple, leaving becomes an act of survivalOPINION: From Whirinaki to Tokoroa, families quietly adjust to fewer local jobs.24 Feb 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerThe new inflation normal: What a hotter economy means for your moneyOpinion: If 3% (or even 4%) is the new 2%, this will have implications for investors.22 Feb 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerEarnings clues: Where to look for real signs the economy is turning the cornerFreightways, Port of Tauranga and Summerset offer clues on broader demand.15 Feb 03:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Four lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disastersOPINION: New Zealand faces extreme weather, quakes, slips and tsunamis on a rising scale. 13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Action is needed now as alarm bells ring over nangsOPINION: A stronger response is needed before more lives are lost or severely impacted.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Early 2026 gains hint at solid year ahead for share investorsSmaller companies and sectors like energy and materials led January’s gains.08 Feb 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Missing out on global gains has been a costly lesson for investorsThe local sharemarket had a lacklustre year, with the NZX 50 index returning 3.3% in 2025.01 Feb 04:09 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 'Extreme risk', but years to fix Waioweka GorgeOPINION: Conversations around the resilience of the road need more urgency.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Christopher Luxon in a crisis and the question he’s yet to answerOPINION: Luxon's predecessors in Key and Ardern were skilled in handling a crisis.26 Jan 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerWhy 2026 share targets are more compass than GPS for investorsOPINION: The median strategist pick of 7700 implies a 12.5% gain from last year.25 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow one misstep on a Rotorua trail reset my year aheadThe gentle hike became a reminder to slow down and take the safer path.19 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this yearJapan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.18 Jan 03:00 PM
OpinionNCEA results: What to ask the student in your life before you ask their scoresOPINION: From today, NCEA students can access their 2025 results.13 Jan 04:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFrom Boxing Day sales to GDP: How our quiet decisions shape local lifeOPINION: Rotorua writer Lifang Chen links one old suitcase to big ideas about GDP.05 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.03 Jan 10:00 PM