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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.

Duncan Garner: Winston Peters in charge of ‘unwinding’ the foreign buyers ban?

Winston Peters is far too wily to let himself be seen as doing an about-face.

Russell Brown: ‘Sometimes you need to go for a walk’

Wellington’s waterfront, Lorde’s Virgin, and the noise of angry minds.

Duncan Garner: Diabetes brought me to the brink – now I’m changing my life

A life-threatening infection leads to a shock diagnosis and big changes for me.

Jane Clifton: Why your wedding is too long, too pricey and too much for your guests

As Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have shown, wedding expenses are out of control.

Charlotte Grimshaw: An empathy deficit is wreaking havoc around the world

In urgent and particular ways, empathy is the issue of our times.

How Britain’s mental health burden is threatening its future

Britain, it seems, is bad for your mental health - and that’s bad for the economy.

Law & society: Does MMP need a tweak?

MMP has brought unintended consequences, so how can we make it more representative.

Aaron Smale: Shane Jones's achievements don’t match his rhetoric

Shane Jones believes he’s going to force Ngāpuhi into settling their treaty claims.

Why breaking up with the US may be in Australia’s best interests

In this new world, Australia will look to other allies to help deepen its security.