PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Chambers: What my first husband’s early death taught me about divorce and mortalityOPINION: Unless you've been divorced, it's hard to grasp the pain of ending a marriage.30 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJeremy SuttonThe Ex-Files: Can I get my ex to pay half our daughter’s orthodontic work?He says our daughter’s crooked teeth are a minor cosmetic matter and won’t contribute.29 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to qualify for NZ Super if you plan to return to NZ for retirementKiwis born after July 1, 1977, must live 20 years here to qualify for NZ Super.29 Nov 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: Good riddance to regional councillorsOPINION: One Waikato river clean-up plan has already cost ratepayers $23m.29 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Pop the bubbly, the economic recovery is here (finally)OPINION: Never mind the arrival of Ikea; the economic recovery has arrived.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCam Bagrie: We need to rethink how we saveGDP per capita is down 5% and house prices have fallen about 15% since 2022.29 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris KeallAT turns its back on electric ferries with tender for four new dieselsPLUS: Where are the chargers? How does it fit with Mayor Wayne Brown's 'high-tech' plans?29 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaroundOPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.28 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'Sullivan‘We shouldn’t be naive’: Collins’ quiet signal to Luxon on union relationsOPINION: Collins met union leaders, while Luxon and van Velden have refused to do so.28 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to tell good debt from bad debt before you borrow to investOPINION: Even 'good debt' can undo your wealth plan.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon’s KiwiSaver move is good, now raise the Super ageOPINION: The eligibility age could be raised by three months a year from April 2026.27 Nov 05:24 PM
OpinionMichael Eaglen: How embracing the electric future now will strengthen New Zealand’s economy, industry and identityDiesel ferries burn nearly a million litres a year, driving up long-term costs.26 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: What did NZ do with the trillion dollars we could have had in retirement savings?OPINION: We should be careful not to base policy on romanticised histories.26 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Will the RBNZ really be boring again in 2026? Here's hopingOPINION: If the economy goes well in 2026 then rates may stay on hold all year.26 Nov 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: How National squandered its economic edge — and what it must do to survive the next electionOPINION: Voters rate Labour ahead in every key area except law and order.25 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionIan McCrae: The good, the bad, the ugly, and the AI medicine for healthcareAI tools now outperform humans in medical exams and patient diagnosis tests.24 Nov 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: Broken badge, blunt bench – the crisis of trust in NZ's justice systemOPINION: Only about 60% of New Zealanders currently express confidence in the courts.23 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: My dirty little financial secretThe financial blind spot most advisers don’t like to talk about.22 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: What Labubus tell us about today’s market maniaOPINION: Nvidia's latest result had market-watchers holding their breath. 22 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDebbie Robertson: Why cultural connection is the secret to Māori business successOPINION: The Māori economy’s asset base grew from $69b in 2018 to $126b in 2023.22 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Why Air NZ’s CEO might need to travel moreOPINION: It's getting hard to remain silent about the national icon. 21 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why timid Kiwi directors are holding back growthOPINION: We need to delve deeper into New Zealand's under-performance at a board level.21 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to choose between paying off debt and investingOPINION: Your partner shouldn't be investing in cryptocurrency with his property deposit.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Luxon may be the one minister in the wrong roleOPINION: Voters have lost confidence in National’s ability to handle almost anything.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: New Zealand 'going down the tubes' over school attendance problemOPINION: Nearly half of New Zealand's pupils failed to attend school regularly last term.19 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: A mature conversation about asset sales and CGT? Yeah, rightOPINION: On the left and right, politicians need to lift the standard of debate.16 Nov 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Jarvie: How to hold a safe staff Christmas partyOPINION: Employers must know their responsibilities when alcohol is involved.16 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Where to find the best tips to live a frugal lifeOPINION: Forget fashion hauls and cafe hopping, frugal living is having its moment online.15 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: How setting a social media age limit could redefine childhoodOPINION: Is this a turning point for protecting childhood in the digital age?14 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why police culture overhaul can’t wait any longerOPINION: Building back trust in the police is going to take a lot.14 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to steady your savings when market bubbles look ready to burstOPINION: Money needed within 10 years should be invested in lower-risk funds.14 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Plain-talking IPCA report sets standard for other inquiriesOPINION: Paul Goldsmith’s crackdown orders the Navy and spies to target Pacific gangs.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Johnston: How to solve New Zealand's population problemOPINION: New Zealand's fertility rate has fallen to 1.6, well below replacement level.12 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why the real election battleground will be the household budgetOPINION: Falling interest rates may boost voters' sense of financial relief.12 Nov 12:00 AM
