Latest from Editorial

Editorial: Resist rush to judgment in Delegat case

The sentence given to Nikolas Delegat for assaulting a policewoman has been widely condemned.

Editorial: Key on top? It's economy . . .

With next election just a year away, John Key looks likely to deliver National a fourth term, the first PM to achieve that feat since Sir Keith Holyoake.

Editorial: Clinton needs to reassure voters

Hillary Clinton has stumbled, verbally and physically, in the past few days.

Editorial: Do we need a steelworks?

Larger countries may be able to protect their own steel makers but New Zealand needs to think carefully.

Editorial: Dismal rugby inquiry poor effort

New Zealand Rugby's chief executive Steve Tew has conceded, "we have not got it right".

Editorial: Curtain could fall on Mayor Tim Shadbolt

The irrepressible Tim Shadbolt's three decades as a mayor - at opposite ends of the country - could end next month when Invercargill voters pass judgment.

School plan not quite 'bulk funding'

Teachers in Auckland this week held the first of 50 planned stopwork meetings around the country over a Government proposal called a "global budget".

Editorial: G20's mix-up on the stairs

It is a relief that a G20 summit hosted by China produced nothing worse than a dispute over steps the US President would use to alight from Air Force One.

Editorial: Legal issues linger after $42m Yan settlement

It is a principle of the New Zealand justice system that the administration of the law should be equal and transparent.

Sometimes, council ought not to listen

As Auckland expands under the Unitary Plan, the council is going to have to deal with the kind of tension that has emerged at Brookby near Clevedon.

Online school plan deserves a chance

Education Minister Hekia Parata is eager to promote change in New Zealand schools.

Yan settlement little comfort to Kiwis

EDITORIAL: What is to be done with our citizen, William Yan?

Editorial: Too many choices in bid for mayoralty

An Auckland mayoral election with no fewer than 19 candidates presents voters with a dismaying task.

Editorial: Medal joy so distant from sordid AB bug

When sportspeople have reason to suspect someone has gone so far as to bug their team room, something has gone wrong.

Editorial: Lochte's tall story deserves a gong

If medals were awarded for brainlessness, Ryan Lochte would be on the podium.

Editorial: Olympians lift nation's medal bar to new heights

After a nervous start, we got there. Yesterday New Zealand achieved its record haul of medals, eclipsing 1988 in Seoul and London four years ago.