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Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon shines on global stage but has work to do at home
Luxon's international meetings included French President Macron and EU President von der Leyen.

Mary Holm: Do landlord losses mean rents need to rise?
OPINION: Expenses are higher than rent for some but many are doing it for capital gain.

Matthew Hooton: Why Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize
OPINION: Hate him for everything else, but there’s no doubt he's made the world safer.

Richard Prebble: How history warns against the Greens' fiscal ambitions
OPINION: The party has proposed a radical overhaul of New Zealand's tax system.

Liam Dann: The upside to this painfully slow economic recovery
OPINION: This recovery is making us sweat, but that might be a good thing in the long run.

The Ex-Files: I want to revalue our home before a Family Court hearing and have my child give evidence too
OPINION: The court discourages involving children in disputes, to protect their welfare.

Nadine Higgins: Alternative ways to get on the property ladder
Prices and interest rates have fallen, offering a window to buy homes now.

Bruce Cotterill: Is it time to reassess our independence?
OPINION: The big challenges for the country are not going away.

Mary Holm: Embracing non-financial investments for a happier retirement
OPINION: Developing hobbies and exercising are part of a fulfilling retirement.

Roger Partridge: This inquiry could redefine how we measure public service success in New Zealand
OPINION: What do billions in government spending actually achieve?

Richard Prebble: How Labour can revive its fortunes with fresh leadership
OPINION: Labour's current strategy lacks clear policies and relies on coalition issues.

Sasha Borissenko: Legal insights from the Siouxsie Wiles case
OPINION: The cost of doubling down.

The Ex-Files: How to access KiwiSaver funds after separation
OPINION: I can't afford to pay out my ex-partner – what can I do?

Diana Clement: How a mindset shift can unlock financial success
OPINION: A can-do mindset helps people do better with the same resources.

Liam Dann: We need to fix the human-shaped hole in our economy
OPINION: The flow of humans across our border is one of the big variables in our economy.

Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon faces high-stakes balancing act on global stage
PM Christopher Luxon will meet Xi Jinping in Beijing before attending the Nato summit.

Mary Holm: Should I pay off my student loan or invest in an index fund?
OPINION: You need to consider interest, taxes and fees.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma
OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".

Nick Clark: How AI could improve local government
OPINION: AI can offer rapid information processing which can be helpful to councillors.

Opinion: Public media not actually about audience ratings
OPINION: RNZ's value isn't in popularity but in public accountability.

Richard Prebble: What Luxon must do to secure a coalition victory
OPINION: The right's challenge is managing Seymour's and Peters' grandstanding.