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Editorial: Saudi sheep deal leaves bitter taste

Not many Kiwis may be satisfied by the Auditor General's report into the propriety of the Government's gift of a sheep-breeding establishment to a breeder in Saudi Arabia.

Editorial: A cloud on Clinton's campaign

The email story has been the most conventional element of this most unconventional campaign.

Editorial: Mistake to cherry-pick on light rail

Labour's pledge to invest $680 million in a light rail system has rightly been labelled "pork barrel" politics by Steven Joyce.

Editorial: Turnstiles on wilderness is not the answer

It will be a sad day if New Zealand decides to charge for access to tracks in its national parks.

Euthanasia checkpoint a step too far

The police tactic of gathering details of individuals by setting up a drink-drive checkpoint would seem to stray from the powers granted to police under the Land Transport Act.

'People underestimate me all the time'

For a day this week, Paula Bennett was PM. How she tackles two new roles in Cabinet will define her chances of one day taking up that job permanently.

Editorial: Do ex-MPs have no shame?

It is galling to realise so many former MPs are still claiming up to 90% of the cost of air travel for themselves and their spouse from taxpayers.

Editorial: Not exactly Air Force One

EDITORIAL: The public have a right to ask what is going on at Whenuapai if a mission such as this one cannot be executed successfully.

Editorial: NZ Rugby must show commitment to change

New Zealand Rugby is moving to repair its tarnished image after a series of unedifying episodes involving at their core the treatment of women.

Editorial: Kelly fought for those who couldn't

Helen Kelly, the trade unionist who died yesterday after a brave and public battle with cancer, never shirked a fight. She campaigned

Housing talk all about strategy

Under mounting pressure as housing costs dominate public debate it looks like National is finally gearing up on social housing.

Restaurant Brands on to a winner

Restaurant Brands, struck a deal with the Unite Union in which workers' hours and shifts will be guaranteed on a permanent basis.

Editorial: Garden will honour WWI catastrophe

The garden will be completed in time for the centenary of Passchendaele, finally a place of peace where far too many young NZers died in the horror of war.

Why do so many Americans hate Hillary?

EDITORIAL: Donald Trump is already a monster in the popular imagination - especially in this country.

Editorial: Disillusioned public and a low turnout

The turnout for the Auckland Council election was profoundly disappointing. What has happened to the hopes once held for a unified, strongly led city?

Editorial: Secretive process should be out in open

Due to the crimes of Russian hackers, the little-known term "therapeutic use exemption" has gained currency in New Zealand.