PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter Reidy: Why KiwiRail's bold electrification plan is crucial for NZ's futureDevelopment should be seen through a transport lens rather than road v rail.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKieran McAnulty: Govt must stop blame game and deliver certaintyA compromise between National and Labour would survive a change of Government04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Bridges: Why NZ's energy market needs urgent reformInvestment in new generation is not happening on the scale or speed it needs to.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKali Mercier: The infrastructure crisis you can’t seeNew Zealand is not properly looking after the infrastructure it already has.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Bishop: NZ trapped in infrastructure 'Gordian knot'We are getting on with building infrastructure — not just announcing it.04 Aug 04:59 PM
OpinionMichelle McCormick: Why NZ needs a cultural shift in infrastructure planningOPINION: Resource management reforms are laying foundations for New Zealand's success.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Political cycles stall NZ infrastructure progressIt is time to stop playing political games with vital infrastructure.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarcelo Menoita: Southern Cross Project could unlock billions for NZ economyThe project could bring NZ$1.87b in economic benefits over 10 years.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Relentless rates and projects push Wellington off trackWellington must axe poor-value spending. Every dollar spent must deliver public value.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulie Anne Genter: Time to prioritise public good over private gainThe Green Party calls for renewed investment in public services and climate action.04 Aug 04:59 PM
OpinionDavid Jenkins: The missing link in NZ’s infrastructure strategyWe need to support and empower the people we rely on for our everyday services.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLuke Pierson: Why Wellington's council must learn to listenVision for Wellington is an attempt to help the city find its rhythm again.04 Aug 04:59 PM
OpinionNick Leggett: Long-term vision essential for NZ's infrastructure futureOPINION: Infrastructure isn’t about individual assets, it’s about a network for growth.04 Aug 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: What led Government to abolish NCEA – and why we shouldn't be shockedANALYSIS: It's likely to be a popular move at the right time for the Government.04 Aug 05:16 AM
OpinionJenni MortimerWhich famous NZ faces might be heading to Celebrity Treasure IslandSeven seasons into the winning format, you might be wondering who's left to cast. 04 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex PowellAlex Powell: Lawson's statement to Red Bull with Verstappen battleOPINION: What we learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix.03 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsGuy Body’s cartoons: August 1 - 31Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.03 Aug 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisThe bolter that would add depth to All Blacks packThe question of who will come into the squad is blurred by injuries.03 Aug 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWashington Post: Global fact-checking faces challenges as Meta, Google scale back effortsOPINION: Fact-checkers say political fact-checking is in retreat globally.03 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Middle ground needed in healthcare disputeOPINION: The kettle is boiling over as nurses, senior doctors and GPs all feel the strain.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Despite Trump's tariffs, we continue to produce world-class meat, dairy and wineOPINION: If you want to vote, make an effort, argues one reader.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The pros and cons of paying down your mortgage fasterMortgage rates are below 5%, offering a stable return.03 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow do I communicate with my ex when he's ghosting me?When an ex-partner has blocked the other's number and social media, options become limited03 Aug 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: KiwiSaver tips for self-employedOPINION: There's lots to consider when there is no 'employer'.02 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: NZ economy is still sick, doubts are growing about Govt prescriptionOPINION: But two factors suggest our economy's low mood could be the midwinter blues.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Is the Govt so desperate they announce any half-baked idea?OPINION: Credit card surcharge ban may lead retailers to increase their prices.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Foreign tourist fee is a no-brainerOPINION: We must hold this and the next government to reinvesting the money in DoC sites.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Govt trying to change rules as it faces prospect of election defeatOPINION: The Government shouldn't try to exclude the 100,000 voters it doesn't like02 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Butterless days a fridge too far OPINION: Perhaps all this talk about butter is making things worse. 02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We need skilled immigrants; are we losing our Kiwi identity?OPINION: Who would have thought butter would become such a hot topic?02 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJason Momoa's 'Chief of War' turns to NZ amid Hawaiian film industry strugglesOPINION: The series stars Momoa as a chief in the reunification of Hawaii.02 Aug 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Butter backlash overlooks farming's crucial economic roleOPINION: Why butter prices reflect New Zealand's agricultural success.01 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter Young: Great high-country stations like Molesworth deserve better than to be smothered by wilding pinesOPINION: Molesworth Station must not be sacrificed for pine plantations. 01 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Can Luxon convince voters that better times are coming?OPINION: The Prime Minister might be right. But what if nobody believes him?01 Aug 05:00 PM