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Duncan Garner: No way do loving dads kidnap their kids and go bush for four years

You might not like the processes for custody disputes but the kids must come first.

Charlotte Grimshaw: On watching world leaders partake in the dream life of a US President

Musing on Donald Trump's "pretend mode" from rich and righteous Norway.

St George’s Cross flags stir emotions on England’s streets

Andrew Anthony on England's flag controversy: Symbol of pride or political tool?

Duncan Garner: We all wanted cheaper housing, so why aren’t we happy?

Falling house prices prove the truth of the saying 'be careful what you wish for'.

Why AI might pose a risk to a fair trial

The law must now reckon with the risks of the self-informing juror in the age of AI.

Jane Clifton: Europeans need a break from too long school holidays

Who could have imagined that holidays were such a potent inequality hand grenade?

Aaron Smale: Scrapping NCEA won’t solve underlying problems faced by Māori students

Abysmal results in education stats are more significant to the economy than the OCR.

Bernard Lagan: Can anything stop the tidal wave of Kiwis heading for Australia?

NZ's winners are in Australia, leaving the country poorer with every departing plane.

Duncan Garner: Power and money hungry councils must be wound down

We need to cull regional councils, cut scope and powers of local councils, and cap rates.

Charlotte Grimshaw: How do people express their sorrow and rage about Gaza?

How have we got into a situation where elderly women holding protest signs are arrested?

Duncan Garner: Just how patient does National think voters are?

Luxon’s pursuit of economic growth fails; Willis says bounce back will be in 2026.

Jane Clifton: Art world ethical dilemma now plagues automotive industry

Syndicate of French Tesla owners suing Tesla over Elon Musk's activities.

This Australian milestone is worth celebrating

Generations of refugees have helped shape Australia.

The Regulatory Standards Bill is much maligned - but there are concerns worth noting

David Harvey: "The principles of good lawmaking should include treaty considerations."

Aaron Smale: Why politicians don’t take the Māori vote seriously

By-election raises the question whether Māori would be better served on the general roll.

The fascinating and alarming reasons for AI Grok’s fascist meltdown

Fiddling with the code proves problematic after Elon Musk's AI goes on a tirade.