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Richard Prebble: Winston Peters shows courage abroad, but must show it at home

OPINION: It will take courageous leadership to avert a debt crisis.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of September 29 - October 5

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Gregor Paul: How a massive NZ schoolboys defeat reveals deep cracks in rugby

New Zealand Schools conceded 81 points in a heavy loss to Australia U18.

Simon Wilson: The 'war on cars', the CRL and the battle for Queen St in local elections

OPINION: Because of Queen St, the race for the Waitematā ward has citywide significance.

Trump's Gaza plan is perhaps impossible, but never more necessary

NYT opinion: We need a bridge to build trust where all shred of trust has been destroyed.

Editorial: Backing gaming is smart strategy for New Zealand’s economy

OPINION: Game exports soar as jobs surge – will NZ keep talent on-shore?

Chlöe Swarbrick: Govt reveals its outright cowardice on Palestine

OPINION: New Zealanders' response has been swift and angry, says Green Party co-leader.

Gabrielle Lord: HPV self-testing is working, let’s celebrate the progress

We've taken a significant step forward - but more needs to be done.

Letters: Bouquets and brickbats over NZ stance

OPINION: Decision on Palestine divides New Zealanders.

Property Insider: Eke Panuku’s legacy and what will replace the agency that has changed the shape of Auckland

'Guiding urban renewal projects across the Auckland region' - Allan Young's achievements.

Editorial: New expressway extension welcome news

OPINION: Other major roading projects will also benefit thousands of road users.

Gregor Paul: Why Rugby Championship is true test of All Blacks' strength

The All Blacks have won the Rugby Championship nine times since 2012.

Most encouraging sign for All Blacks at Eden Park - Phil Gifford

ANALYSIS: Perth test may be an even better yardstick to measure the side's progression.

Opinion: Marriage diaries - my husband’s millennial whingeing gives me the ick

Telegraph: My husband's embrace of snowflake vocabulary is making life insufferable.

Audrey Young: How Winston Peters could have gone further on Palestine

OPINION: Sure, the US has the greatest leverage. But leadership comes in many forms.

Editorial: Councils must show transparency with their workshops

OPINION: Scrutiny should be welcomed and is key to holding elected members accountable.

Letters: Government got it wrong on Palestine

OPINION: Christopher Luxon is wrong if he is pinning his hopes on the Unted States.

Cameron Bagrie: NZ boardrooms are holding the economy back

The OECD warns weak boardroom skills are stifling innovation and growth.

David Harvey: Should we abolish injunctions and suppression orders?

OPINION: The digital world has totally changed the way information flows.

Gregor Paul: What Eden Park win says about All Blacks' class of 2025

OPINION: Scott Robertson's side fixed some but not all the issues exposed by South Africa.

Shane Te Pou: The economy is in bad shape, it’s time for Plan B

OPINION: Whatever the Government thinks it’s doing, it’s not working.

Liam Dann: New Zealand’s rickety two-speed economy needs to find a third gear

OPINION: Kiwis overwhelmingly live in the bit of the economy that sucks.

Govt should put medical workers' needs ahead of landlords

OPINION: The Paris Accord, butter-flavoured spread, Silver Ferns and Enhanced Games.

Editorial: More needs to be done to protect children on social media

OPINION: News students watched video of the Charlie Kirk killing is alarming.

Nadine Higgins: Mortgage or market - which move secures your future fastest?

A $500,000 mortgage at 6% costs $580,000 in interest over 30 years.

Player ratings: The two All Blacks who scored nines in Bledisloe thriller

Cam Roigard shone on return, scoring a late try and steering momentum.

Bruce Cotterill: GDP slump exposes deeper cracks in economy and govt response

OPINION: The economy shrank 0.9% in the June quarter, double the worst forecasts.

Darcy Ungaro: Where to park your savings in the short term

When your timeframe’s short, just save it.

Gregor Paul: NZ Rugby risks brand damage as sponsor's court case drags on

OPINION: Mohed Altrad’s bribery appeal will not be heard until September 2026.

Simon Wilson's Love this City: Out and about on the election campaign trail this week

OPINION: Campaign quotes of the week, how they voted on zoning and more.

Editorial: Trump is not a doctor. Listen to the experts

OPINION: It's not the first time the President has strayed into the field of medicine.

Adam Pearse: How the Govt can prove it’s listening to the Mood of the Boardroom

OPINION: Speculation was buzzing around the Beehive for weeks ahead of survey's release.

Mary Holm: $3000 surprise – How to get back what you are owed

OPINION: Victims must keep bank and contact details current to receive repayments.

Paul Lewis: Who the All Blacks should have picked for first Bledisloe Cup test

OPINION: The All Blacks bench for the first Bledisloe Cup test still lacks real impact.

'Transparency builds trust': Incoming RBNZ Governor sets out her vision - Liam Dann

Westpac economist Kelly Eckhold has taken a look at Anna Breman's track record.

Liam Napier: No excuses, it's time for the real All Blacks to stand up

OPINION: Scott Robertson's side have so far failed to deliver.

Gregor Paul: Robertson makes Luxon-esque statement with All Blacks selections

OPINION: Robertson is backing his incumbents, rather than making significant changes.

Matthew Hooton: Gross debt to explode $100b more before election

OPINION: Finance Ministers continue to ignore Treasury's fiscal time bomb.

Editorial: Daylight saving is back. The problem is, we're already tired

OPINION: The list of tasks to coincide with the switch-over is growing.

Letters: King misses chance to send Trump climate change message

OPINION: Medical staff canaries in the health coal mine; Mood of Boardroom is no surprise.

Julia Talbot-Jones: Synching local elections with general polls could boost turnout

OPINION: Turnout in local elections has fallen to about 40%, half that of general polls.

Audrey Young: Why Erica Stanford is more popular outside caucus than in it

OPINION: There’s a world of difference between being a good minister and a good leader.

Scott St John: New Zealand needs a long-term population policy

Accurate population forecasts shape schools, roads, hospitals and housing.

Oliver Hartwich: Eden Park concert limits show how rules block growth

OPINION: Eden Park can host only 12 concerts a year under current restrictions.