PremiumPremiumOpinionSimeon Brown: Auckland’s new momentum can unlock growth for the whole countryPolice powers, patrols and a new CBD station aim to improve city centre safety.26 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: First test squad by new Black Ferns coach speaks volumesEight uncapped players, aged 19 to 24, have been named in the Black Ferns.26 Mar 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: How Auckland politics now drives the BeehiveAround 57% of coalition support at the last election came from Auckland.26 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: U-turn is a win for the small fishOPINION: Politicians were quick to take credit, but it was public pressure that worked.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWayne Brown: A five-point plan to fix Auckland and grow the economyWayne Brown sets out five pillars to reshape Auckland’s next 10 years.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Diesel running out really would be a Mad Max worldOPINION: Nicola Willis needs to ration diesel immediately to delay social collapse.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We should go further than scrapping size limits from Fisheries Amendment BillOPINION: Keep up the pressure on the bill – recreational fishers will be watching.26 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionViv Beck: Midtown’s $10b transformation takes shape around NZICCMore than $10b in public and private projects are reshaping Auckland's midtown.26 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionGary Blick: Five council decisions driving Auckland’s economyCouncil spending equals only about 3% of Auckland's regional GDP.26 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionMarco Assorati: Why the next wave of infrastructure projects will define the nationWebuild says infrastructure should be seen as an investment, not a cost26 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRupert Hodson: Auckland needs a shared narrative to turn big ambitions into real outcomesThe new Auckland narrative will guide long-term economic and social decisions.26 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionCameron Law: How Auckland can learn from Sydney’s tech boomAuckland hosts more than 11,000 tech firms and 60% of NZ’s top 200 tech companies.26 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionCarrie Hurihanganui: Why 2026 could be the turning point for Auckland’s futureAuckland Airport supports $35b in tourism, $26b in trade and 25,000 jobs.26 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt's oil-crisis response slick so far – but the real test is comingOPINION: The PM's one misstep is his repeated claim that fuel stocks are 'healthy'.25 Mar 11:55 PM
OpinionDriving in the wrong direction: Why NZ's oil consumption is at a 5-year highOPINION: Oil now makes up 77% of NZ's fossil-fuel emissions, mostly from transport.25 Mar 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Oil price policy traps from 1970s the Govt should learn fromOPINION: Today’s ministers face intense pressure to cap fuel prices and subsidise petrol.25 Mar 08:00 PM
OpinionHow and why NZ could be drawn into the Iran war – and the high stakes involvedOPINION: NZ is among 22 nations weighing a mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.25 Mar 04:57 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Do Willis and Luxon think beneficiaries are undeserving of support?OPINION: Hard times are ahead for beneficiaries.25 Mar 04:09 PM
Reviews‘Ashamed’ husband hears worst about wifeGroom stuns with a brutal confession after finally hearing his wife’s group chat message.25 Mar 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Government right to review outdated dog control lawsOPINION: The key now is to ensure it is done properly and introduces meaningful changes.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy rush a $3b decision before the real debate beginsOne question about a significant BOP asset keeps surfacing: Why are we doing this now?25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: A defensible decision can still be a bad oneOPINION: Kiwis must have faith in their institutions and trust the judgments they make.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: How AI can save the Official Information Act from collapsing under its own weightOPINION: The cause of the problem could also be part of the solution.25 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAt 50, I wrote a book about stupid things old people do. My ideas have changedOPINION: Author Steven Petrow, 69, now sees his life – and ageing – in a different light.25 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJason PineJason Pine: The six All Whites with most to gain ahead of Fifa World CupOPINION: The All Whites who have the most to play for during this international window.25 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 23 - 29Rod Emmerson's take on the week.24 Mar 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam NapierLiam Napier: Why this ruthless ABs coaching cleanout could pay off faster than thoughtANALYSIS: Dave Rennie has rebuilt his All Blacks staff with coaches he knows and trusts.24 Mar 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: How Fitch warning, war jitters and weak GDP collide for NZNew RBNZ Governor Anna Breman has pushed back on market bets of rapid rate hikes.24 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon and Willis and in a lose-lose situation. We should keep calm and carry onOPINION: The temporary fuel relief measures will likely be attacked by both sides.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: War and oil crisis make it clear we need to move towards a clean energy future OPINION: We need to drive the electric change.24 Mar 04:00 PM
ReviewsBonk ban: MAFS wife flees over sex demandOne MAFS wife discovers her ultimate breaking point: a 10-day sex ban. So, she quits.24 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Market turmoil could change the way you want your KiwiSaver investedOPINION: Most KiwiSaver funds are heavily tied to global sharemarkets and currency moves.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis tells Labour there’s a new sheriff in town The Government's cost of living package sends a strong message.24 Mar 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why Rennie's 'robust' coaching shake-up matters for the All BlacksOPINION: Dave Rennie secured his full preferred coaching team after NZR pushback.24 Mar 02:56 AM