OpinionAllison LawtonAllison Lawton: Take advantage of growth fundIt is exciting times ahead with the change in Government.07 Apr 02:06 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Death part of the cycle of lifeCOMMENT: Death notification app is not for all tastes but it keeps things in perspective.03 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Breaking free from addictive webCOMMENT: Online technology is hugely important but too much can be detrimental.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why National's new leader is irrelevantCOMMENT: The real political battles this year won't involve the Opposition.03 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Simon Bridges' rubbish first day as leaderCOMMENT: In his first attempt to embarrass Labour, Bridges ended up with egg on his face.28 Feb 09:21 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungGame on: Bridges brings out mongrel in ArdernComment: He may be Oxford educated but it was pure Te Atatu.27 Feb 02:05 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: No reason for National to panicOPINION: The decision today will affect the next Government.26 Feb 05:12 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Joyce, Collins win campaign but not contestComment: Conditions of secrecy helped Joyce's campaign to get off the starting block.26 Feb 06:48 AM
OpinionHosking: This could be a stroke of genius from the GovernmentComment: As a piece of politics, this is clever. As a piece of business, the jury's out.25 Feb 05:43 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Anything can happen in Nats raceCOMMENT: Public popularity won't decide who'll step into English's Hush Puppies.25 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Carping at movie deeply misguided in flawed worldCOMMENT: Three Billboards film has drawn flak for lack of neat ending — but that's life.20 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Why there's a lot to worry about in the National leadership raceComment: Simon Bridges clearly wanted no distractions as he launched his leadership bid.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettTrevett: Political smoke signals come from the BBQsSmoke signals to be read from barbecues at Waitangi and Tauranga.07 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Yee-ha! Rodeo is doomedCOMMENT: So, we all know in our hearts that rodeo is wrong.06 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWhy Parliament is so conservative on cannabisCOMMENT: Bryce Edwards looks at Chloe Swarbrick's failed bill.01 Feb 01:49 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Boy racer noise drowns quiet country lifeCOMMENT: Why do we have to put up with these stupid antics?23 Jan 06:07 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: I got end-of-humanity bluesCOMMENT: Hard to feel jazzed about 2018 knowing Earth and its denizens are on brink.09 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel SmalleySmalley: There must never be another baby MokoCOMMENT: People need to know the horror of what's happening to some of our children.13 Dec 06:39 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Media gorging on racist, sexist viewsCOMMENT: We shouldn't be publishing opinions which are based on racist or sexist attacks.28 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartFonterra's spin makes me want to throw upCOMMENT: Fonterra's waterways plan requires a bucket, writes Rachel Stewart.21 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettFirst day farce: National's brazen bluffComment: National's vote demands bordered on political blackmail.07 Nov 12:46 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: BigAg must wake up to synthetic threatCOMMENT: Artificial milk and meat pose huge risk to farming industry.31 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionIf Bill English goes, who is next in line for National?COMMENT: Diving into National's list to see who could eventually lead the party.26 Oct 06:27 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Basking in glow of bright Ardern eraCOMMENT: What's it going to be like while writing under the influence of optimism?24 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Winston Peters drove a hard bargainComment: The NZ First and Greens deals came at a fairly hefty cost to Labour.19 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Why is our road toll such a disgrace?COMMENT: I have a strong suspicion that another dynamic is at play.17 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung on Peters: One offer good, two offers can get complicatedCOMMENT: Which ever party takes power, NZ First could expect a deal to help it survive.17 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyThe lethal truth about online abuseOPINION: Disagree by all means, but nasty personal attacks are out of line.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: We're all feeling the squeezeOpinion: Perfect potpourri of planetary problems is upon us.10 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Life-affirming jaunt feels goodCOMMENT: Attending gala opening night of Pleauredome mattered to me on a number of levels.03 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettInside Winston's mind: What's driving the kingmaker?Peters reveals seven or eight on team - but that's all he's prepared to give away so far.27 Sep 06:49 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: I'm not afraid of big bad WinstonCOMMENT: Peters has always demonstrated a willingness to do a deal, says Rachel Stewart.26 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The emotional Maori Party demiseThe shock departure of the Maori Party was the only real upset of the election.26 Sep 06:16 AM
OpinionJoanna HunkinMKR slammed for 'offensive' casual racismCOMMENT: A little dinner party chat revealed casual racism is alive and well in NZ.25 Sep 09:00 PM