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Has Len left Auckland a better place?

It is hard to dislodge the tawdry episode of Len Brown's workplace affair from any assessment of his legacy, the Weekend Herald says in an editorial.

Would Trump dare raise infidelity?

What exactly could Trump say on this subject that would not be worse for him than for Hillary Clinton?

Newborn study demands swift answers

Otago researchers have found differences in health outcomes for babies born under the care of midwives compared with those looked after by doctors.

Editorial: Surprisingly damning house verdict

This year's Mood of the Boardroom found more concern about the housing market than might have been expected from business leaders.

Editorial: Round one victory to Clinton

If Hillary Clinton wins the US presidential election in six weeks' time, a great deal of the credit could go to her demeanour in last night's first debate.

Editorial: Palmer, the fine face of golf

Arnold Palmer, who died yesterday aged 87, was a kind of father figure of golf for the generation that grew up with television.

Editorial: Auckland University aiming high

Among our eight universities, one should be capable of making its presence felt in the English-speaking world. Auckland should be up there.

Editorial: 'Brangelina' could be blockbuster

The collapse of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's marriage spells the end of the portmanteau term "Brangelina".

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: 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.

Editorial: Dismal rugby inquiry poor effort

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

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: Houses - time to wait and see

It is too soon to say the market has turned, but it might be wise to wait and see.

Editorial: Minority party should be welcomed

A new political party aiming to represent Indian and other Asian immigrants ought to be welcomed by all New Zealanders.