OpinionEditorial: Christopher Luxon shows a ruthless side few thought he hadHis demotion of two poor performers was quick and decisive and almost out of the blue.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Super Rugby Pacific’s Anzac round another botched footy fan opportunityOpinion: League wins out over rugby in how it honoured Anzac Day and provided for fans.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Did Luxon land the right moves in Southeast Asia?Luxon brought a human dimension to the serious international work.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon takes leaf from Yellowstone in dealing to under-performing ministersLeader's ability to sack a minister altogether is limited by a lack of replacements.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National's comeback kid has a lot on his plateOPINION: Three years ago, 'Goldie' was in the political doldrums.26 Apr 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElliott SmithTight Five: Highlanders' woes just as bad as Crusaders'OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.26 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: All power to the Prime Minister's elbowOPINION: Performance management for ministers could transform Government.26 Apr 12:00 AM
OpinionIs NZ bringing in 'dirty' coal from Indonesia?ANALYSIS: MPs turned a blind eye while NZ imported Indonesian coal.25 Apr 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulBlues vs Warriors: The battle for Auckland's football spotlightOPINION: The Blues, not the Warriors, are defying the odds and on track to make history.25 Apr 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: What would Anzacs make of today’s NZ?; Luxon rolls ministersOPINION: 'In this country our respect for law and order is out of control.'25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Unemployment rate puts economic gloom in perspectiveEDITORIAL: New unemployment figures are to be released next week.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Bishop: Fast Track Approvals Bill - NZ has become an obstruction economyOpinion: Our Fast Track Approvals Bill will help rebuild the economy.25 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Luxon’s ruthless show of strength is perfect for our angry eraOPINION: The PM has surprised everyone with his ruthlessness in sacking two ministers.25 Apr 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Nuance needed right-sizing the public sectorWhat the numbers tell us about what happened to the public sector under Labour.25 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Budget crunch in a healthcare crisisOPINION: Building a healthcare system that saves money and lives.24 Apr 10:02 PM
OpinionAnzac Day: We honour the service, suffering, and sacrifice of our people - Dame Cindy KiroOPINION: "Kia maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. We will remember them."24 Apr 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Boosting our cities and regionsOPINION: New Zealand has a unique opportunity to learn from international experience.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOwen Poland: How I discovered my father was a war hero too'I am writing on the back of this portrait which I hope you will keep as a souvenir.'24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We will remember them - but is that enough?OPINION: We must do more than just remember them.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The sad state of NZ's seas; Three strikes is no solutionOPINION: A keen diver compares ocean life when he first arrived in Aotearoa to now.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettOpinion: The way Luxon rolls will keep ministers on their toesOPINION: The PM's message is clear: if you're not up to the job, you don't keep it.24 Apr 03:49 AM
OpinionAnzac Day 2024: How should we remember Gallipoli?COMMENT: Anzac Day marks a defining event for our national identity.24 Apr 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann's Inside Economics: NZ’s productivity ranking, how we compare with SingaporeLiam Dann answers reader questions and digs through the week's economic news.23 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Beware of government subsidies close to homeOPINION: 'Public life has cost me two marriages. I was not willing to risk a third.'23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsReview: Clever, operatic take on classic tale would please Jane Austen herselfOPINION: William Dart reviews the operatic performance of Mansfield Park23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why Crusaders coach needs patience, not persecutionOPINION: The Crusaders' faltering start draws swift criticism but nuance is needed.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Joblin: NZ’s croaking infrastructure needs material changeCOMMENT: Sometimes it feels like NZ infrastructure has been smoking a pack a day.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A leg up for first home buyers; landlords back in the firing lineOPINION: 'There would be huge advantages for families, and for the nation.'23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraPublic Purse: Reinstating the Christchurch Cathedral and the wobbly numbers it relies onVictorian Gothic: Christchurch's ruined cathedral and romancing the rebuild numbers.23 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionJudith LacyJudith Lacy: In-lane bus stops need a friendOPINION: An information campaign surely would have helped people understand the changes.23 Apr 04:40 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What if Government loses Waitangi Tribunal fight?OPINION: Both parties have talked themselves into a pistols-at-dawn showdown.23 Apr 12:45 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Why farmers need scientistsOpinion: Cuts in CRI scientist numbers will have long-term impacts for the primary sector.22 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The overstimulated superpowerFT opinion: Overlooked reason for US resilience could be huge ongoing stimulus.22 Apr 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Govt's ferry call makes no sense; public sector leaders cave inOPINION: 'The decision to cancel the iReX project was not based on data or advice.'22 Apr 05:00 PM