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Editorial: Time's running out for debate

New Zealanders have just a week left to voice their opinions on voluntary euthanasia and whether it should be considered under law.

Editorial: SkyCity's success a story far from over

For almost two decades, the Sky Tower has dominated the Auckland skyline.

Editorial: Fresh ideas needed on housing crisis

Paying state tenants to leave Auckland is first sign Govt is thinking outside the square.

Editorial: Stronger ties with Iran are good for NZ

Bringing Iran back from the cold has implications for New Zealand. With restrictions lifted, exporters should expect demand to rebound.

Editorial: Collins' query no threat to judiciary

Not for the first time in her political career, Corrections Minister Judith Collins finds herself in hot water.

Editorial: Major marine law overhaul has fish-hooks

When the weather is kind, the Hauraki Gulf teems with runabouts filled with fishers hoping for a catch.

Editorial: Sport - can we believe what we see?

One of the joys of sport is the unpredictable nature of competition - the underdog beating the odds to record a famous win, or the favourite inexplicably falling short with victory in sight.

Actor scoops pros but it's a poor script

As far as scoops go, Sean Penn's interview with the fugitive Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was sensational.

Editorial: Ideas for war memorial underwhelm

Critics worry Auckland Council's shortlist of designs do not reflect brief for quiet, passive and contemplative area in the Domain.

Editorial: Best gift of New Year is sharing

The modern pre-Christmas frenzy is closely followed by sales where consumers rush to buy more stuff to clutter their lives.

Editorial: NZ in a good space as we look forward

A new year, 2016. Suddenly we are into the second half of the second decade of the 21st century.

Inquiry delays painful for CTV families

In February, it will be five years since the collapse of the deficient Canterbury Television building in Christchurch.

Editorial: Huge promise in plan to test waste for drugs

The latest weapons in the police crime fighting arsenal are containers to gather samples from Auckland's wastewater treatment plants.

Editorial: Police must honour right of free press

The law is clear. When it comes to search warrants, there is a line which protects all in society, and in some cases particularly the press.

Editorial: US the place for Dotcom to argue case

Eventual ruling could have far-reaching implications for law governing use of the internet, from YouTube to Facebook.

Editorial: In the spirit of Xmas, a little perspective

It is time to recognise our common humanity, appreciate each other, and let us wish you, good readers, a happy Christmas.

Editorial: Cost of fibre is competitive

Some believe the charge being set on the copper network was being artificially inflated, however there are a number of issues we need to reconsider.

Editorial: Resolution by WTO good for Kiwi exporters