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OPINION: Scam victims, Protesters and immigration.

Rob Rattenbury: It’s a matter of faith
OPINION: Many in New Zealand society have moved on from active religious worship.

Why is New Zealand feeling increasingly divided?
OPINION: Increasing crime seems to be a symptom of a dissatisfied New Zealand.

Labour bites back with new voter bait as parties prepare for final weeks
OPINION: Our editorial on the campaign launches that fired up the parties' activists.

Matt Heath: I finally got Covid - why we need a Willie Apiata when we're unwell
OPINION: Matt Heath on how friends respond to you being sick.

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Media Insider: ASB under fire over agency call; 'Thomas Cranmer' unmasked.

Audrey Young: Dispute widens over legitimacy of National’s foreign buyer tax
OPINION: Nicola Willis gives a big clue about tax rules.

The World Cup opponents who really present the biggest challenge to the All Blacks
OPINION: Phil Gifford says for rugby in general, it’s a disaster.

Ed Cumming: I thought becoming a dad would transform me into a macho figure
OPINION: Nothing is less testosterone-fuelled than being a dad in 2023.

Shaneel Lal: Chris Hipkins needs to prove he is a queer ally through action, not acting
OPINION: 'I challenge Hipkins to commit to legislative protection for queers.'

Letters: Election promises, division and the repair cafe
OPINION: Money, political a-gender and divisive policies.

Diana Clement: How to get the best deals on flights
OPINION: International travel is affordable again; here's how to save some money.

Jessie Gurunathan: Girl Dinner is the antithesis of social media perfection, and I’m on board
Opinion: Can’t be bothered? Grab what's on hand, and throw it together.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Willis just passed the job interview of her life
OPINION: A lot rested on Willis nailing her tax policy this week.

Liam Dann: Why both Labour and National have got it wrong on tax
OPINION: It seems New Zealanders have collectively decided to ignore the China crisis.

Opinion: Why is National targeting disabled Kiwis to pay for tax cuts?
OPINION: Tax cuts make bugger all difference to most people’s incomes

10 Kiwi ads that are so bad they're good
From Lily at Big Save Furniture to Kleenex's bum wipes, it's been quite a journey.

Letters: Struggling families, squashed bottom, and National Party
OPINION: Letters on housing, tax, Luxon and electricity sector.

Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of the Abominable Peters
Opinion: Veteran is back on the ice and heading for the South Pole.

Mike Munro: No it’s not just you - this election campaign already seems endless
OPINION: If the election season feels like it started a long time ago, well, it did.

Claire Trevett: Labour's gone negative on Luxon - will it pay off?
Hipkins has shown he's more than happy to go negative as Labour tries to dent Nats.

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When assessing tax promises, consider the overall impact
Tax cuts are an easy lure and people will bite. But there's more to party promises.

Mary Holm: Choosing the best KiwiSaver investment fund for the kids
OPINION: Should I put all my daughter's KiwiSaver in a growth fund?

Joe Bennett: Let me introduce you to the culinary delight of Pork Bennett
OPINION: It is neither fancy nor difficult to make. But it turns my knees to jelly.

Steve Braunias: Farewell to something beautiful
OPINION: That’s it for the tree. It’s over. It’s coming down.

Fran O’Sullivan: China too valuable for Fonterra to write off
OPINION: China’s dairy industry is on a tear.

Mark Lister: Will we see a post-election sharemarket rally?
OPINION: The economic and market backdrop during any election period is always unique.