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Analysis: The House folds under pressure from Trump - again
Analysis: It has become a recurring theme of the 119th Congress.

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Matthew Hooton: NZ Super needs to be cut now
OPINION: Don’t laugh at the disastrous US fiscal outlook – we’re set to outdo them.

Roger Partridge: The Dutch lessons NZ needs for regulatory reform
OPINION: Dutch workers produce 51% more output while working 300 fewer hours annually.

Cecilia Robinson: Come on, The Warehouse, do better. Just apologise
OPINION: The ASA upheld complaints against The Warehouse's ad for reinforcing stereotypes.
Reviews

William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia's Beethoven 5 captivates audiences
REVIEW: The concert was so popular, it was scheduled for two consecutive nights.

Review: Brad Pitt's F1 the Movie is a thrilling ride
REVIEW: Stars are having a rip-roaring time, and it makes for irresistible cinematic fun.

William Dart review: Mozart and Bach shine at Bach Musica NZ's Auckland concert
REVIEW: Musicians bring tenderness, thought and thunder to masters' dazzling works.

William Dart review: How Auckland Philharmonia captivated with Handel and Tippett
REVIEW: Handel's Water Music echoed its 1717 premiere with lively, rhythmic energy.

'We are your family': Inside Sir Dave Dobbyn's epic, emotional Town Hall show
Kiwi legend continues 'business as usual', despite Parkinson’s diagnosis.

Review: Sky TV nails First XV return but misses big rugby moment
REVIEW: That controversial Marlborough Boys' try and the latest in schools rugby.
Cartoons

Daron Parton’s cartoons: July 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: July 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
Letters to the Editor

Letters: Personal choices blocking climate change measures
OPINION: Increasing frequency and severity of climate events inevitable without action.

Letters: Do politicians know how bad our rural roads are?
OPINION: Seymour is a little fish in this big ocean, who knows how to swim with the tide.

Letters: Now house prices have fallen, what does that mean for CGT debate?
OPINION: The rise of chatbots and a manipulated internet lead to a disinformed public.
More opinion

Opinion: A brief 700-year history of overtourism
The point is to prevent local irritation over bad behaviour from going madly off track.

Letters: Do politicians know how bad our rural roads are?
OPINION: Seymour is a little fish in this big ocean, who knows how to swim with the tide.

How do you mess up a Kiwi classic like Jaffas? - Deborah Pead
OPINION: RJ’s says it stopped making Jaffas due to declining sales. What a cop-out.

Editorial: The Garden Bird Survey is crucial for NZ's birdlife conservation
OPINION: Last year's survey showed increasing trends for tūī and pīwakawaka.

Simon Wilson: David Seymour has made a mess of almost everything he's touched
OPINION: If Seymour was serious about getting things done, he'd have a different record.

Gregor Paul: How under-strength French squad cheats ABs out of meaningful contest
OPINION: French squad in NZ lacks their top 37 players and is seen as strategic cheating.

Cecilia Robinson: Come on, The Warehouse, do better. Just apologise
OPINION: The ASA upheld complaints against The Warehouse's ad for reinforcing stereotypes.

Richard Prebble: How Fiji's path to equality could guide NZ reforms
OPINION: Fiji's 2013 Constitution ended the race-based electoral system.

Opinion: I’m glad Jaffas are gone - here's what should be next
OPINION: 'When was the last time you purchased a bag of Jaffas for your own consumption?'

Opinion: The ‘big, beautiful bill’ is being enacted in an ugly way
Republicans unveiled a 940-page bill just before midnight local time last Friday.

Opinion: Our obsession with parking on footpaths is getting worse
OPINION: It's not just inconsiderate, it's illegal, and there's no excuse.

Opinion: NZ cities are heating up – here are 5 things councils can do now for a cooler summer
Heatwaves could lead to 48 more days above 25°C in Auckland by 2099.

Opinion: At Glastonbury, left-wing politics are shocking again
NYT Opinion: It’s hard to remember the last time musicians managed to cause such outrage.

Editorial: Referee abuse is a threat to all of sport
OPINION: Officials are crucial, often overlooked and vital for community sports.

Letters: Now house prices have fallen, what does that mean for CGT debate?
OPINION: The rise of chatbots and a manipulated internet lead to a disinformed public.

Gregor Paul: The bold All Blacks selections Razor must embrace
OPINION: Billy Proctor is expected to start at centre in Dunedin.

Why rugby fans can expect a deluge of cards: Gregor Paul
Officials won't use the laissez-faire style for July's tests.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: July 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Patrick Reynolds: What is a good model for Queen St?
OPINION: The busiest part of Queen St is now the car-free Te Komititanga Square.

Editorial: Balancing US alliance and global peace
OPINION: America celebrates its 249th birthday this week.

Letters: July may be the perfect month to go sober
OPINION: Perhaps the police Eagle helicopter could use Ali and Anna's new helipad.

Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.

Darcy Ungaro: Comparing Bitcoin with property as options for Kiwi investors
Bitcoin's value has surged to over US$100,000 since 2012.