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The heat goes on: Helen Clark and Winston Peters on why Aukus talk matters

Opponents see our closer ties with the US as endangering trade with China.

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.

Anthony Ellison’s cartoon of the week

Anthony Ellison shares his perspective on world events.

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.