Opinion
America's Cup chaos and the looming danger to the sport
OPINION: The America's Cup needs a shakeup after the Barcelona Bore ... but not like this.
Editorial: Donald Trump 2.0's frenetic pace
OPINION: In his first 2017 week, he signed six executive orders. In 2025, more than 50.
Analysis
Analysis: Familiar face causes a stir in Wellington’s mayoral race
Justin Lester says he doesn't intend to run for the mayoralty again but won't rule it out.
Inside National's caucus retreat as MPs accept reshuffle fate
The party's MPs gathered in Hamilton.
Latest Opinion
Editorials
Editorial: Council dog rules must target delinquent owners, not responsible walkers
EDITORIAL: The challenge is to develop policies with teeth that target delinquent owners.
New minister has chance to give tourism a much-needed reboot - Editorial
Three's been head scratching over the Government's commitment to tourism to date.
Business Opinion
Nadine Higgins: Could laziness improve your financial fortunes?
Easy financial habits to stick with your New Year resolutions.
Sasha Borissenko: How ACC remains a bright spot in a turbulent world
OPINION: A 2023 court decision widened the scope for sensitive claims.
Liam Dann: PM is right, we have a 'culture of saying no' and we need to shake it off
OPINION: Culture change is good but bolder policy needed to emulate Ireland and Singapore.
Reviews
Benson Boone: Beautiful Things and backflips at Spark Arena
REVIEW: Meet the TikTok-famous US artist who sold out Spark Arena.
Karl Puschmann: Rose Matafeo’s ‘unhinged manifesto’ leads Neon’s comedy comeback
The local streamer starts 2025 with new stand-up specials from some of comedy’s top names.
In its second season, Severance refines what the first did best
The second season of Severance debuted on Friday on Apple TV Plus.
Review: Back in Action puts Cameron Diaz back in the game
Welcome back. Now, go find a better script.
Review: The wild, AI-assisted biopic Putin doesn’t want you to see
While some distributors 'felt fear', the film has been sold to more than 50 countries.
From Gladiator II to Garfield: Worst movies of 2024
The truly awful can be just as hard to identify as the magnificent.
Cartoons
Daron Parton’s cartoons: January 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
Guy Body’s cartoons: January 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: Regulating dog walkers misses the real issue
Opinion: 'Arguably, more dogs mean more risk, but not necessarily'.
Letters: New Health Minister Simeon Brown needs to work with haste
OPINION: 'Fix primary care and wait times in ED would drop dramatically.'
Letters: Trump tries to turn back the tide of reality, history
OPINION: 'Trump surrounds himself with an oligarchy of very rich would-be autocrats.'
More opinion
Simon Briggs: Why rowdy Australian Open fans aren't a problem
OPINION: Some fans have sparked rounds of hand-wringing but sport is meant to be fun.
Diana Clement: Five ways for women to bridge the financial gender gap
OPINION: Even in the 2020s there is no doubt that there is a gendered financial crisis.
Letters: New Health Minister Simeon Brown needs to work with haste
OPINION: 'Fix primary care and wait times in ED would drop dramatically.'
Liam Dann: PM is right, we have a 'culture of saying no' and we need to shake it off
OPINION: Culture change is good but bolder policy needed to emulate Ireland and Singapore.
Shane Te Pou: Sick health system offers Labour best Govt attack option
OPINION: There is an opportunity here for Labour, but it will take a huge amount of work.
Editorial: PM and Seymour take different views on attending Waitangi
OPINION: Christopher Luxon should front up in good times and bad.
Simon Wilson: Wayne again – the 2025 mayoral election campaign has begun
OPINION: Part of Brown's positioning is to burn off potential rivals. It’s working.
‘Is this your hammer?’ - how I triggered an airport security alert
Joanna Wane on why your hair straighteners could be next.
Michael Guerin: How to tackle Karaka Millions night
Michael Guerin shares his suggested plays ahead of Karaka Millions night
Steven Joyce: Govt science plan’s like rearranging deckchairs
OPINION: Merger is likely to be costly and distracting and achieve little.
Letters: Trump tries to turn back the tide of reality, history
OPINION: 'Trump surrounds himself with an oligarchy of very rich would-be autocrats.'
Editorial: Council dog rules must target delinquent owners, not responsible walkers
EDITORIAL: The challenge is to develop policies with teeth that target delinquent owners.
Claire Trevett: The year of 'yeah, nah, yeah' and Luxon's bid to get National back on track
Luxon kicked off his year of saying 'yes' with a week of clear air - it won't last long.
Fran O’Sullivan: Challenges facing media integrity amid cultural shifts
OPINION: PM Christopher Luxon uses social media to bypass perceived media bias.
National and NZ First’s frustration over Treaty bill only set to grow
OPINION: NZ First leader Winston Peters looked annoyed when he spoke of the bill's future.
Opinion: I trusted AI to dress me – it was really ageist
OPINION: Can ChatGPT solve fashion dilemmas?
Opie Bosson: Why strength trumps speed in the Karaka Millions
OPINION: Expert tips on top horses and race strategies at New Zealand's top race meeting.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s big economic speech a good start, but needs more
The Beehive plans to spend the whole year on a rolling maul of announcements.
New minister has chance to give tourism a much-needed reboot - Editorial
Three's been head scratching over the Government's commitment to tourism to date.
Karl Puschmann: Rose Matafeo’s ‘unhinged manifesto’ leads Neon’s comedy comeback
The local streamer starts 2025 with new stand-up specials from some of comedy’s top names.
Letters: Reti not to blame for ailing health system
OPINION: 'Trump is many things, but a great orator is certainly not one of them.'
Justin Flitter: How Trump’s $882b investment in AI could impact New Zealand
Opinion: NZ has already been slow to integrate AI into their business processes.
Opinion: Shane Reti wasn't demoted, he can now help shape our national identity
OPINION: Technology is key to improving export value, delivering better health outcomes,
Opinion: I tried spreadable coffee – here’s why it’s the new Marmite
OPINION: A writer tests the Swiss coffee paste in a tube that’s creating a buzz.