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Opinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizon
Opinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.

Patrick Walsh: A heavy bureaucratic blanket has been a dismal failure for learning support
OPINION: The most vulnerable and disadvantaged children have been poorly served.

Opinion: How Trump's trade moves may upend Powell's achievements
Business uncertainty from US tariffs may lead to a recession.

Opinion: The investor's guide to surviving a sell-off
Investors are advised not to panic amidst the market volatility.

Opinion: What Trump's tariff shock means for investors globally
The S&P 500 fell 10.5% over two days after Trump's tariff announcement.

Editorial: New NZME campaign aims for a better today and better tomorrow
OPINION: We hope that On The Up’s stories will challenge, motivate and uplift.

Opinion: Markets face uncertain year after volatile first quarter
OPINION: The S&P 500 fell 4.6% in March, its biggest drop since 2022.

Opinion: Why NZ’s economic signals are so confusing
GDP per capita rose for the first time since 2022, ending eight quarters of decline.

Opinion: Why investors should remain hopeful despite market dip
The S&P 500 has dropped 10% from its February highs, entering a correction.

Richard Prebble: Why I resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal
OPINION: I will not participate in turning the Treaty into a socialist manifesto.

Editorial: How Clayton McMillan’s departure can be a positive for NZ rugby
OPINION: Talent should be free to move - but we must work to lure it back.

Editorial: How Māori haka is being commodified by global corporations
Haka is not a corporate exercise or a party trick; it is whakapapa, identity, and history.

Mark Lister: Navigating Trump's second term requires market patience
OPINION: Trump may prove more measured and adaptable than some believe.

Opinion: Green shoots emerge as business confidence rebounds
The Fonterra payout this season is the highest in history.

Opinion: What employment law reform could mean for NZ workers
A $180,000 income threshold will affect unjustified dismissal rights.

Opinion: Rotorua deserves answers on housing crisis impact
Local readers have their say.

Opinion: Why Waitangi Day should unite, not divide
The Treaty Principles Bill has been at the centre of recent protests.

Opinion: History shows average market forecasts often miss the mark
OPINION: The market has risen in 93 out of 125 years, with 47 years over 20%.

Opinion: Why 90% of Kiwis misunderstand Te Tiriti’s promise
Only '13% of New Zealanders have read the Māori text of Te Tiriti o Waitangi'.

How much should councils borrow?
Opinion: Importance of balancing long-term spending with immediate economic constraints.

Opinion: Why NZ's interest rates may stay below US levels
The Federal Reserve is likely to keep rates unchanged next week.