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Opinion
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Roger Partridge: Policy whiplash risks eroding NZ's investment stability
OPINION: Policy unpredictability is now seen as a genuine investment risk.
Analysis
Jenée Tibshraeny: How US indebtedness is trimming Trump's wings
Market turbulence is seen as more than a bout of volatility.
The drop in victims of violent crime, impact of Govt’s ‘vibe’ rather than its policies
Luxon has reached his target for reducing victims of violent crime four years early.
Latest Opinion
Editorials
Editorial: Auckland loves a winner and its football club is one
OPINON: Manager Steve Corica is now a cult hero in the city.
Editorial: We need a culture shift if Kiwis are to follow the Govt down the EV road
OPINON: Over 80% of NZ's electricity comes from renewable sources, benefiting EVs.
Business Opinion
Roger Partridge: Policy whiplash risks eroding NZ's investment stability
OPINION: Policy unpredictability is now seen as a genuine investment risk.
Richard Prebble: Cut red tape faster and deeper
OPINION: The preschool review is a template but it is too little and takes too long.
Phil O'Reilly: $12b defence plan a chance for NZ tech growth
OPINION: It's an opportunity to improve the prospects of our domestic businesses.
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Reviews
'So lucky to call her yours': Gracie Abrams praises Lorde at Spark Arena show
The US singer covered Liability, plus revealed the Kiwi prank she fell for.
Review: Should you get on board Auckland's new Agatha Christie adaptation?
Murder on the Orient Express has been adapted for film, TV - and now, the stage.
Why Bluey's Big Play is a masterclass in kids' entertainment
Kiwi Bluey fans have been eagerly awaiting the show's arrival, so was it worth the wait?
'Made my life hell': Dramatic send-offs and a kiss end Mafs 2025
OPINION: Surprise admissions of guilt and a brutal grilling occurred at the show's climax.
Kiwi MAFS star's screaming showdown at reunion dinner
OPINION: Is it editing? Is it acting? or is it just unhinged?
Four things I learned about relationships after watching a season of MAFS
OPINION: From gaslighting to grim groom behaviour, Mafs was full of cautionary tales.
Cartoons
Daron Parton’s cartoons: March 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
Letters to the Editor
The $4.5t spent on military could have been better used elsewhere
OPINION: Feeding birds shouldn’t be a crime.
Letters: Idea of a waterfront stadium won't go away because it makes sense
OPINION: Instead of introducing congestion charging we should make public transport free.
Letters: High praise for hospital staff; should Super be means-tested?
OPINION: Super must be means-tested and strictly based on assessed need.
More opinion
Audrey Young's Minister rankings: The stars, the second-rate and those on notice
Three ministers excel and three ministers are on notice to improve.
Back hospitality for a thriving Auckland - Hospitality NZ CEO
OPINION: Hospitality is ready to grow but needs more local government investment.
Simon Wilson: Donald Trump's 100 days of chaos and the fans he has here
Opinion: As Trump sows his global chaos, some New Zealanders are following right along.
Editorial: Tory Whanau made the right call to not seek re-election
OPINON: Whanau became a lighting rod nationally for the failures of local government.
Letters: Idea of a waterfront stadium won't go away because it makes sense
OPINION: Instead of introducing congestion charging we should make public transport free.
How to make screen time educational for kids
OPINION: Watching educational TV shows, movies and apps can boost language development.
Anzac Day: We don't know how lucky we are – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: We remember the young Kiwis, fighting for a world they might never live to see.
Phil O'Reilly: $12b defence plan a chance for NZ tech growth
OPINION: It's an opportunity to improve the prospects of our domestic businesses.
Opinion: The role of karakia in modern New Zealand
The University of Otago includes karakia in meetings for cultural safety.
Marisa Bidois: How NZ can use food to boost tourism and hospitality
OPINION: The opportunity now is to promote regional dispersal and seasonality.
Opinion: 100 days. That’s all it took to sever America from the world
NYT: In a little over three months, Donald Trump has eviscerated the very idea of America.
Gregor Paul: Why writing off Tele’a could be a mistake for NZ rugby
OPINION: The Blues wanted to keep Tele’a for four more years despite his age.
Editorial: Auckland loves a winner and its football club is one
OPINON: Manager Steve Corica is now a cult hero in the city.
What your favourite guilty pleasure TV show says about you
OPINION: Are you a sitcom stalwart, a home renovation regular, or an HBO hound?
This may be as good as it gets: NZ and Australia face a complicated puzzle when it comes to supermarket prices
OPINION: Politicians are considering breaking up supermarkets to boost competition.
Opinion: Why healthy animals mean healthier communities
OPINION: This year's World Veterinary Day theme was Animal Health Takes a Team.
Phil Gifford: How Super Rugby 2025 is captivating fans again
OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific has been highly entertaining in 2025, with unexpected upsets.
Editorial: We need a culture shift if Kiwis are to follow the Govt down the EV road
OPINON: Over 80% of NZ's electricity comes from renewable sources, benefiting EVs.
Letters: High praise for hospital staff; should Super be means-tested?
OPINION: Super must be means-tested and strictly based on assessed need.
Jenée Tibshraeny: How US indebtedness is trimming Trump's wings
Market turbulence is seen as more than a bout of volatility.
Gregor Paul: Blues struggle to transition from champions to dynasty
OPINION: The southerners found their rhythm just as the Aucklanders slumped.
Nadine Higgins: How your neighbour's spending habits can mislead you
Opinion: Appearances can be deceiving; many who seem wealthy face financial issues.
Opinion: Big calls and notable omissions in World Cup squad race
Forty-nine players are competing for spots in the Black Ferns World Cup squad.
Top dog? My search for a new best friend
Opinion: Dogs are loyal, drooling little legends, but is there an alternative out there?