PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek Cheng800% more third strikers under the Govt's changes to toughen Three Strikes 2.0 – but will it make us safer?Is the price tag of tens of millions of dollars worth a policy that may not work?22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek Cheng'Intrusive': Inside the Govt's vision for boot camps, including new police powers officials opposedCabinet has agreed to make its future boot camps as least boot-campy as possible.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyRBNZ pays Crown whopper $600m dividend, but there's a catchThe Reserve Bank gives with one hand, but takes with the other.09 Oct 02:15 AM
AnalysisLiam NapierLiam Napier: Missed opportunities in All Blacks northern tour squadANALYSIS: At near every turn this year the All Blacks have favoured safe selections.07 Oct 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTom RaynelWill a shake-up save The Warehouse?Analysts wonder if The Warehouse Group can get costs under control before it's too late.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJared SavageAnalysis: New job for top cop Andrew Coster win-win for NationalANALYSIS: The dignified exit gives a chance to appoint top cop in time for anti-gang laws.25 Sep 12:00 AM
AnalysisInside Donald Trump’s imaginary and frightening worldTrump's claims of imminent war and crime evoke fear, but many lack evidence, say critics.24 Sep 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisRaising the stakes, Israel gambles that Hezbollah will back downNew York Times: Israel’s intensifying strikes show how determined it is to stop Hezbollah.23 Sep 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengIn the pocket of the gun lobby? Firearms Minister's messages revealedNicole McKee says it would be remiss of her not to have regular contact with Colfo.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The tsunami of policies aimed at MāoriOPINION: Māori claim to have been 'thrown under the bus' by the Government. Here's how.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTom RaynelWhy Kmart's expansion is more bad news for The WarehouseWhat analysts think of Kmart's plans for a new store at Westgate.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisCameron McMillanAsleep after 60? Charting the All Blacks' final-quarter woesThe All Blacks have been outscored 36-0 in the final quarter in the last four tests.10 Sep 02:00 AM
AnalysisDonald Trump reiterates ‘there will be blood’ if he doesn't winANALYSIS: Donald Trump has invoked the prospect of bloodshed, again09 Sep 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek Cheng‘Jobs for the boys’: Which former Nats MPs have been chosen for key government positions?When governments hire ex-MPs, there is a risk of trust in politicians being eroded.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengHow bad is the education 'crisis' behind a rushed new curriculum?What PM didn't mention when he outlined the dire state of maths performance in schools.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJane PhareDu Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debtNow Du Val investors and creditors want their money.02 Sep 04:00 AM
AnalysisAnne GibsonExploding liability: Fletcher paying $168m for Perth pipe disasterIplex will pay 80%, Western Australian Government to pay 20% to help homeowner victims.30 Aug 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTamsyn ParkerFletcher Building reveals ex-CEO Ross Taylor’s final payPlus, My Food Bag earns chart of the week, reaction to Infratil story.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Foreshore and seabed bill close to being finalised – what you need to knowThe facts behind the latest moves to change the legislation.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannWill the RBNZ cut the OCR today? Meet the experts who actually make the callLiam Dann looks at the RBNZ's big call today plus the grim fallout from inflation fight.13 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengGovt’s pre-Budget lack of action on cancer drugs, scramble after backlash revealedNational had promised to fund 13 cancer drugs but there was no sign of it in Budget 202406 Aug 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Cabinet report card - the ministers thriving and those just survivingOPINION: This minister wasn’t ready when a crisis struck - and scores just 3 out of 10.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnne GibsonWhat analysts say about $2b Arvida takeover: What happens next?Grant Samuel's adviser report is due out in the next few weeks, then what?26 Jul 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisChris KeallCrowdStrike chaos: Microsoft’s tone-deaf ‘less than 1%’ postThat tiny percentage included your bank and your supermarket.21 Jul 10:39 PM
AnalysisOpinion: NZ fruit and veg prices are going up way faster than processed foodOPINION: NZ’s price inflation remains more persistent than many other developed countries.16 Jul 11:17 PM
AnalysisOpinion: The long history of assassinations and violence against US PresidentsOPINION: Political assassinations strike at the very heart of the American psyche.15 Jul 01:11 AM
AnalysisTrump shooting attempt upends the US election campaignShooting attempt sends already dark and tumultuous race for the White House into chaos.14 Jul 03:49 AM
AnalysisAnalysis: The attempt on Trump's life changes everythingOPINION: History tells us Trump will be on his way back to the White House.14 Jul 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: The tough questions KiwiRail faces after autopilot bungleThe crew noticed something was wrong, and tried to take back control, but couldn’t.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengWhat's coming up in final days of Luxon’s action planSeveral items were mere formalities. Others were easy ticks. Anything substantive?26 Jun 05:00 PM
AnalysisBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Politicians are failing to put national interest first in infrastructureANALYSIS: The grounding of the Aratere over the weekend has reignited concerns.24 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's cancer drugs promise doubled is a problem halvedOPINION: Luxon's moved from under-delivering to over-deliver on drugs promise: at a cost.24 Jun 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam NapierLiam Napier: The new caps to expect in Robertson's first All Blacks squadOPINION: Scott Robertson will name his 32-man squad on Monday evening.23 Jun 05:15 PM