Latest from BOPT Opinion

Mark Lister: Is it too late to buy US stocks?

OPINON: The United States sharemarket has had a stunning run of late.

Opinion: Where to from Waitangi with a kete full of hope?

OPINION: How do we harness hope and share it with those who need it most?

Marriage is on a downward trend and here’s why

Opinion: Who wants to be resentful and unhappy?

Opinion: Education standards will increase with great parenting

OPINION: Schools will thrive when parenting thrives.

Letters to the editor: Don't force te reo on me

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Opinion: What our recycling says about us

OPINION: It’s on us, as responsible citizens, to take care of our own waste.

Sonya Bateson: Now's the perfect time to start building good habits

OPINION: New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone.

Review: L.A.B scorching in the drizzle for hometown summer show

The show was a sellout, with Troy Kingi and Dave Dobbyn subbing in for Sublime with Rome.

Opinion: We're in dire straits if we can't get everyone paddling in the right direction

OPINION: We all have the potential to play a part on this waka ride.

'Once it’s gone, it’s gone': The risks of cities sprawling into farmland

OPINION: Yes, we need houses, but productive land is a precious and finite resource.

Opinion: It's only a game and no one died

OPINION: There were so many winners at the Rugby World Cup, writes Tommy Wilson.

Mark Lister: The sharemarket is nothing like a casino

OPINION: For genuine investors, the casino comparison couldn’t be further from the truth.

Why saying ‘I saw it on TikTok’ just doesn’t cut it

OPINION: It's the internet-age equivalent of 'Aunty Margaret’s sister-in-law ... said'.

Mark Lister: What’s a borrower to do if their mortgage is coming up for renewal?

OPINON: Whether to float, fix and for how long is a common question for borrowers to ask.

The Premium Debate: Cancer 'metavivor' wants Pharmac CEO, board removed after emails

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Lake closure could spark fiery debate on access

OPINION: Fish & Game CEO believes closure raises big questions on response to clam threat.

Sonya Bateson: Labour’s downfall was not rocking the boat

OPINION: It felt more like the Labour government took a “hold on and wait” approach.

Mark Lister: What might the conflict in Israel mean for markets?

OPINION: Investors should take a safety-first approach and avoid making rash decisions.