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Chris Slane’s cartoon of the week

Chris Slane shares his perspective on current events.

Danyl McLauchlan on the PM's hīkoi horror

Our CEO PM is struggling to hold the centre-right for National.

Greg Dixon’s Another kind of politics: If David Seymour were truly a reasonable man, he would kill the bill

When it comes to "dog whistle" politics, Seymour, not Winston Peters, is NZ's Trump.

Book of the day: Challenging the Status Quo

Former MP Derek Quigley stood up to Muldoon but fought in vain for his free-market vision.

Courtiers & codpieces: How Hilary Mantel foretold the rise of Trump

Why Donald Trump is much like another world-historical figure: King Henry VIII.

Anthony Ellison’s cartoon of the week

Anthony Ellison shares his perspective on current events.

The Coalition, one year on: How the government has turned back time

No government in our recent history has moved so quickly to impose its agenda.

Danyl McLauchlan: The one govt action on abuse in state care that could trigger seismic shockwaves

Despite apology, without accountability there is no incentive for change.

Orange Linings Playbook: The reasons to be pleased about Trump’s US election win

The things I'm finding to be glad about with Trump's imminent return to the White House.

Greg Dixon’s Another kind of politics: The most important election in history, No. 60

Another Kind of Politics’ offers a little advice to Trump ahead of next week's election.

Harris vs Trump: The closer the election result, the more dangerous its aftermath?

Jonathan Kronstadt on the anxious wait as an uncertain future looms.

Wellington Council’s government intervention: A long history of incompetence

Incompetence stretching back years lies at the heart of the paralysis in Wellington.

Chris Slane’s cartoon of the week

Chris Slane shares his perspective on current events.

Greg Dixon’s Another kind of politics: Who’s NZ’s biggest loser, Bayly or Luxon?

There are many ways to make a name for yourself in New Zealand’s tiny political cesspool.

Harris vs Trump: Can dogs really help win elections?

The campaign gets wilder with puppy pleas, celeb texts and political promotions.

Anthony Ellison’s cartoon of the week

Anthony Ellison shares his perspective on current events.

Danyl McLauchlan: Crouching Kiwi, hidden tax breaks

An NZ economy that aspires to be like Singapore’s might have to borrow tax policies.

Greg Dixon’s Another kind of politics: Why does nobody love Chris?

PM Christopher Luxon remains NZ’s least popular first-term leader so far this century.