Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> No way back for Act after run of disastersThe wreckage now masquerading as a political party is beyond restoration, writes political columnist John Armstrong.17 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Tariana Turia:</i> New bill reopens door to possibility of justiceTariana Turia, co-leader of the Maori Party, writes about the foreshore and seabed debates and tides of change.15 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Got the passport... lost the plotHow much more bizarre can Act's rapid disintegration as a functioning political party get?15 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill-Cone:</i> Bad is best the good guys don't get the job done13 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Attempt to manipulate electoral roll ham-fisted, sad and ridiculous12 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Judy McGregor:</i> Most vulnerable won't get a fair go under work trialJudy McGregor argues that the 90-day period poses a threat to fundamental human rights.12 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: MP insults us while failing to grasp our bond with land11 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong</i>: Sorry, Your Majesty, my country needs meCabinet ministers know they have to work miracles in the limited window they have before those affected by the quake tire of their plight and the Government becomes the target of blame for things not being fixed10 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Bevan Rapson:</i> Mayoral contenders inject heat into an otherwise tepid campaign08 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman</i>: An inconvenient truth needs to be facedWhen Maurice Williamson is moved to label critics of the sale of farmland to Chinese buyers "racist", you have to accept he's not just joking around.07 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Too big to fail Kiwi styleThe panic to bail out SCF reveals cracks in the economy, writes Gareth Morgan.06 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone:</i> Politicians miss the mark with their soulless promises of utopia06 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionLiam Dann<i>Liam Dann:</i> Disaster forces Govt to spend upOne upside of the Christchurch earthquake is that nature has unleashed the biggest job creation scheme NZ has seen.05 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Expect more bus lane lawbreakers now councillors have wimped out05 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Mirko Bagaric:</i> Coalition pact likely with Labor in wildernessProfessor Mirko Bagaric writes that the trio who hold the balance of power in Australia represent strongly conservative areas.01 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong</i>: A textbook example of crisis managementWatching John Key and Bill English dispose of South Canterbury Finance was a bit like watching a python swallowing an antelope.31 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Key walks a tightrope over ailing finance firmJohn Armstrong writes that John Key must reassure investors that their cash is safe, while minimising the taxpayers' burden.30 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> If Banks is serious about heritage site, now is time to lead29 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Tukoroirangi Morgan:</i> Foreign land sales - we must learn from historyLand sales to foreign investors must be stopped.29 Aug 05:30 PM