PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: How to spot populism before you cast your vote this yearReynold Macpherson argues that populism weakens truthfulness and trust.01 Apr 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionOpinion: How one ballet teacher has shaped a city’s young livesMore than 100 students danced in Ruby the Tūī in Rotorua that night.31 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Petrol spike will hit inflation but RBNZ right to hold its nerveOPINION: Markets briefly priced in three OCR hikes after wholesale rates hit July highs.29 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why markets tend to do fine no matter who wins in November22 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionOpinion: Why a rushed Māori seats referendum risks damaging our democracy19 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerStormy markets: How to position your portfolio as oil spikes higher - Opinion15 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why a strong January for US shares does not guarantee an easy year08 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionFrom nursery rhymes to Christmas songs: How music follows us through life - Opinion05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionOpinion: What Tongariro taught us about endurance, friendship and fragile plans03 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Midterm market jitters are normal, not a reason to bail outOPINION: Since 1950, US shares have still finished up in 60 of 76 years.01 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe woman who turns her grief into rings for strangersOPINION: As landslides and floods unsettle New Zealand, people find new ways to mourn.26 Feb 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhen staying is no longer simple, leaving becomes an act of survivalOPINION: From Whirinaki to Tokoroa, families quietly adjust to fewer local jobs.24 Feb 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerEarnings clues: Where to look for real signs the economy is turning the cornerFreightways, Port of Tauranga and Summerset offer clues on broader demand.15 Feb 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Early 2026 gains hint at solid year ahead for share investorsSmaller companies and sectors like energy and materials led January’s gains.08 Feb 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Missing out on global gains has been a costly lesson for investorsThe local sharemarket had a lacklustre year, with the NZX 50 index returning 3.3% in 2025.01 Feb 04:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerWhy 2026 share targets are more compass than GPS for investorsOPINION: The median strategist pick of 7700 implies a 12.5% gain from last year.25 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow one misstep on a Rotorua trail reset my year aheadThe gentle hike became a reminder to slow down and take the safer path.19 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this yearJapan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.18 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorOpinion: Readers debate Aotearoa, tourism woes, Trump and Nato tiesOpinion: Our readers have their say.15 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: When ordinary people choose to step forward in moments of dangerWriter Lifang Chen links the Bondi attack to her own moment of crisis.17 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: How a turbulent 2025 set the stage for investors’ moves in 2026OPINION: World shares swung from a 16.3% slump to a 35% surge, ending 2025 strongly.14 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow to respond: Building portfolios for a lower-return investment worldPrivate equity and private debt are still tipped for returns above 7% a year.07 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe budgie who came back: How Bluey found safety, family and freedomThe little bird vanished with her green mate Greenie, but only she found her way home.05 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHope after the fire: Why Tongariro’s quiet regrowth matters more than everRotorua writer Lifang Chen reflects on hope after the Tongariro wildfire.01 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The upside of short-term sharemarket painOPINION: Nine market dips of 10% or more have occurred since 2010, lasting three months.30 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Old school excellence – remembering Derek Gilbert's quiet strengthOPINION: Our readers have their say.28 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Caution needed moving forward with regional reformsOPINION: Mayors would gain extra responsibilities through new Combined Territories Boards.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat's missing from the Govt’s regional council plans - OpinionOPINION: No commitment has been made to cap rates or guarantee lower household bills.27 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHonesty is worth more than money: One woman’s reflection on Kiwi valuesOPINION: Rotorua writer Lifang Chen reflects on honesty and community in daily life.26 Nov 03:00 PM
Opinion‘We saw you on the morning show’: Huge interest in new community fundOPINION: Page visits for the Whānau Voice Grant have surged by 87% in two weeks.24 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why NZ's market isn't really at a record highOPINION: When dividends are stripped out, the NZX 50 remains 13.9% below its 2021 peak.23 Nov 03:00 PM
