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Editorial: This by-election is too quiet

Auckland's Mt Albert electorate is having one of the strangest election contests New Zealand has seen.

Editorial: Christchurch hurt again

Christchurch must be wondering what it has done to deserve the ravages of nature.

Editorial: Grave visitors deserve better

If ever there was a compassionate ground to grant visitors a permanent visa to NZ it is surely those who lost children in Christchurch earthquake.

Editorial: So much for Auckland's planning

COMMENT: Government largely got what it wanted: a blueprint for more intensive and extensive housing in the region of most rapid population growth.

Adelia Hallett: Climate action can save birds

COMMENT: Figures released last month by Niwa show that 2016 was the hottest year on record for New Zealand, with record or near-record breaking temperatures for many locations, writes Adelia Hallett.

Claire Trevett: Special of the Day: split vote soup

COMMENT: They are the ninjas of losing, the candidates who must lose to win. writes Claire Trevett.

Editorial: White House reels from fresh crisis

Michael Flynn's resignation almost certainly will not be the last scene in the spectacular opening act of President Donald Trump's administration.

Editorial: United Anzac front needed on US trade

The annual trans-Tasman Prime Ministers' meeting, hosted by NZ in Queenstown this weekend, will be different from the last one.

Editorial: Leaders not following Trump

New Zealand marks its 177th birthday with a thriving economy and has no need of despondency for the future of world trade. It just has more work to do.

Editorial: Is the new PM a new leader?

The naming of election day always intensifies the focus on politics.

Editorial: Oaf in the Oval Office

Bill English says he "looks forward" to his first phone call from Trump. He is probably being unduly diplomatic after Malcolm Turnbull got Trump treatment.

KiwiSaver tweaks should just be the start

COMMENT: It is hard to believe that New Zealanders chose not to pick up as much as $300 million on offer from the Government.

Editorial: Holiday from KiwiSaver comes at cost

The Commission for Financial Capability wants changes to New Zealand's retirement policies and is urging an overhaul of the 'holiday' arrangement.

Jon Stokes: Who will stand up for Maori in the Trump age

COMMENT: This year is an election year, which will determine whether there is real momentum in focusing on the crucial myriad of issues for Maori, writes Jon Stokes.

Editorial: English too soft on Trump

Citizens of the seven countries targeted by Donald Trump in the name of preventing terrorism have not been known to previous cause terrorism in the US.

Craft beer boom a Kiwi success story

COMMENT: The announcement that DB Breweries has purchased Tuatara shines a spotlight on a surprisingly positive shift in the way Kiwis are consuming beer.