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David Gordon: What’s involved in the three-year rail rebuild in Auckland

The programme in parts of the city goes far beyond the usual summer maintenance.

Letters: How to drive carefully, consultants, fast food and globalisation

OPINION: Letters on Christmas spending, Amazon and premium debate on road projects.

Jarrod Gilbert: New Zealand faces a significant crime issue, and it’s not gangs

The top five columns of the year from Dr Jarrod Gilbert.

Year ends on an ominous note

China's Omicron wave could turn into a problem for the rest of the world.

Opinion: The LGBTQIA+ acronym is unbecoming, anti-indigenous and tedious.

Vakasalewalewa, Veilasami Vakatagane and Hijra are not the same as transgender and gay.

Richard Prebble: Shuffling deck chairs won't save Labour

Opinion: Disastrous reshuffle in the past angered many. Why would this one be different?

Claire Trevett: A snap election? The PM stepping down? Not happening

The top five columns of the year from Claire Trevett.

Rod Emmerson cartoons: The best of 2022

Rod Emmerson has taken pen to paper to give us his take on the events of 2022.

Opinion: Can you afford the retirement you want?

OPINION: Fisher Fund's Chris Waters on what it really costs.

Steven Joyce: Here’s to the Ukrainians this Christmas

As we sit down on a warm Christmas Day, we should spare a thought for Ukrainians' plight.

Kim Knight: The case against Christmas candy canes

Admit it - nobody likes a plastic-wrapped peppermint stick.

Kate MacNamara: Three Waters and a small window on what the big budgets buy

$2m and the riddle of how many consultants it takes to prepare for one interview.

Letters: On Harry and Meghan, tax options, snakes and the PM’s diplomacy

OPINION: Letters on driving behaviour, supermarkets, health, and sports violence.

Fran O’Sullivan: Fighting words show Luxon means war

Statesmanlike address to Ukraine President a shot across Ardern’s bow.

Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of 2022

This year, satire took on new forms, different, deadly shapes.

Editorial: Getting to your destination in one piece

Every year in summer people die before their time on the roads.