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Editorial: Crowe, master batsman, lived for perfection

If you are searching for a phrase which encapsulated Martin Crowe, cricketer, that would do nicely.

Editorial: Trump gives them what they want

Watching the progress of Donald Trump in the Unites States presidential primaries has been compared with watching a train wreck.

Welcome rain clouds issues for economy

Thank heavens for the rain. The warm, wet summer has been fantastic for growing grass, and our farmers needed that.

Editorial: Time to do our bit and raise refugee quota

Immigration is a hot political potato in most developed countries. Some now suggest the solution to Auckland house prices is to stop immigration.

Editorial: Ten-year plan to give young a better start

Thousands of young New Zealanders face serious challenges in their lives. Ten per cent of them are obese, and nearly a quarter overweight.

Editorial: Super Rugby kicks off - let's enjoy the ride

Last night, the 2016 rugby season kicked off, just two days after test cricket's summer ended.

Aucklanders spoiled for arts choices

Clearly, those who enjoy what Auckland has to offer in the arts - and 91 per cent of Aucklanders say they attend at least one event a year - are spoiled for choice.

Beach appeal a triumph for crowdfunding

Today, nobody is greatly surprised 10,000 offer to pay personally for a public beach all thanks to the new internet phenomenon of "Crowdfunding."

Editorial: Stocktake by Sallies shows NZ improving

The Salvation Army's annual stocktake on New Zealand's social health has earned high credibility. It owes this to its recognition of progress as well as problems.

Editorial: Chinese New Year adds to city vibrancy

By happy coincidence, today is not only the "Mondayised" holiday for Waitangi Day, but also New Year's Day on the Chinese calendar.

Editorial: Maori anger over TPP hard to grasp

Editorial: Farm injuries show it's time for rethink

Worksafe will need to show its approach to farm safety is reducing workplace casualties or farmers could find themselves being held to account in the courts.

Editorial: Fallout from Iowa result comes quickly

The fallout from the Iowa contest in the United States presidential race was swift.

Editorial: NZ can take pride in TPP deal on trade

Looking back, it is hard to recall a greater diplomatic achievement than the comprehensive trade and investment agreement that will be signed by representatives of 12 countries in Auckland today.

Editorial: An expensive fix which has little purpose

Free tertiary education is a daring reversal of the thrust of educational and economic policy of the past 30 years.

Rachel Smalley: Labour rolls out headline-grabbing policies

Last year Labour unified itself. This year, it will be rolling out its headline-grabbing policies, writes Rachel Smalley.

Editorial: Change vital as city bursts at the seams

Auckland reaches its 176th anniversary. The city has to fit many more people in and the plan needs to ensure it is done well.

Editorial: Heroism in the face of overwhelming odds

Before departing on his Antarctic expedition, the British explorer Henry Worsley explained his motivation for traversing the frozen continent all alone.