PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why NCEA's demise is a lesson in failed educational policyOPINION: New Zealand should not have persisted with a flawed scheme for so long.13 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to avoid lifestyle creep when you get a pay riseOPINION: Lifestyle inflation often cancels out extra income from pay rises.09 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Simon Bridges is right, Auckland's economic blues require special attentionOPINION: The Government needs to help Auckland find a path back to growth.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NZ's HPV self-testing rollout is failing womenCervical cancer prevention has been hindered by poor implementation and a lack of urgency.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: The pros and cons of owning rental property in retirementOPINION: Rental property ties up money you could spend gradually through retirement.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionIona Thomas: Palestinian recognition isn't a reward. It's a rescue planOPINION: The UK calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access and a political horizon.07 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ's economic woes should take priority over race debatesOPINION: Whose interests are served by voters arguing about race rather than economics?07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg Smith: How US tariff hikes could reshape NZ's economic landscapeOPINION: Dairy exports to the US, worth $1 billion, will face significant challenges.06 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Why Luxon couldn’t lower US tariffs on NZ goodsOPINION: New Zealand faces a 15% US tariff, higher than Australia's 10% rate.06 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow do I communicate with my ex when he's ghosting me?When an ex-partner has blocked the other's number and social media, options become limited03 Aug 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: KiwiSaver tips for self-employedOPINION: There's lots to consider when there is no 'employer'.02 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: NZ economy is still sick, doubts are growing about Govt prescriptionOPINION: But two factors suggest our economy's low mood could be the midwinter blues.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Butter backlash overlooks farming's crucial economic roleOPINION: Why butter prices reflect New Zealand's agricultural success.01 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How cancer can impact your KiwiSaver choicesOPINION: That's tough but good on you for thinking about it.01 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon living on borrowed time as stagflation loomsOPINION: Nervous National MPs look to next polls.31 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Politicising dairy prices risks sending the wrong signal to business investorsOPINION: The real risk now is reputational.30 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNeil Williams: Why your hot water cylinder is NZ's hidden energy solutionNew technology could save households $300 million annually on power bills.30 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why Argentina's radical reforms could work hereOPINION: A tale of two Governments.30 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Dressed to bill – the yays and nays of law firm fashion OPINION: The return-to-office impetus sparks dress code discussions at top law firms.27 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to get out of financial hardshipOPINION: You don’t have to solve everything today. Just start.26 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: We are being irrational about the price of butterOPINION: Unless you’re into commercial scale baking, why the butter angst?26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Rise in KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship reasons a worrying trendOPINION: We need to look more closely at who is withdrawing their money and why.26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Pharmac must adopt smarter, more flexible funding approachesOPINION: Its role can no longer be confined to doing more with less.25 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Power is in Govt's hands to cut butter costOPINION: Fonterra was never going to offer to cut its own lunch to make butter cheaper.25 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: When parents should step back from kids' bank accountsOPINION: There's a difference between young children's accounts and over 18-year-olds.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Abercrombie: NCEA changes must build on what works, not destroy itOPINION: Reform should be thoughtful, build on its strengths and listen to communities.24 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Stanford faces greatest NCEA testOPINION: The well-intentioned but disastrous multi-decade experiment should be scrapped.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarsel Keane: Innovation is on the rise but can Auckland build on it?OPINION: Nearly half of Aucklanders aged 15 and over hold a tertiary qualification.24 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Attracting overseas investment: A step forward, but not far enoughOPINION: The Government's proposed bill is timid compared to earlier hopes.23 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Groundswell's influence grows amid climate policy debateAgribusiness & Trade: The dilemma of consensus among farmers on policy decisions.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: NZ needs more than interest rate cuts to get economy going Opinion: To lift our standard of living, we must raise our productivity.23 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Can I stop my ex from running down his business?OPINION: Her ex plans to start a new business or move overseas, leaving her with nothing.20 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: The cost of buying back time – are pre-cut veges really worth it?Pre-cut vegetables can be twice as expensive, highlighting value trade-offs.19 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Inflation is back – and that’s a problem for the Prime Minister OPINION: Regardless of who is to blame, rising food prices will be a political hot potato.19 Jul 05:00 PM