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Inside the climate debate that quietly rocked the National Party
OPINION: A Government climate policy sparked a National Party civil war.

Fran O'Sullivan: NZ's careful dance with US and China amid trade tensions
OPINION: Politicians are being exceptionally careful not to call out Trump.

The battle at Ōrewa Beach - why a similar fight is coming to a coast near you
During big storms the sea gouges away the sand and sweeps right in under the pōhutukawa.

Letters: We need answers to the diabetes epidemic
OPINION: Let’s get such a nutrition survey under way, it will be money well spent.

Matthew Hooton: Why we should introduce universal military service
OPINION: Call for universal military service amid rising defence costs.

Letters: Anzac graves in Gaza must be respected
OPINION: Kiwi graves need protecting

Editorial: Anzac Day's message in a world edging towards conflict
OPINION: Anzac Day highlights rising global tensions and the importance of peace efforts.

Gregor Paul: How Australian teams gained the upper hand in Super Rugby
OPINION: Moana Pasifika's presence is affecting NZ's talent pool and team dynamics.

Letters: Opportunities arise for bigger defence bang for buck
OPINION: The All Blacks now have the chance to pick a true centre.

Editorial: Now build it and watch Northland grow
OPINION: The highway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei, passing over the Brynderwyns.

I'm a longevity expert. Here's how the new science of ageing can predict your future
New York Times: A new era of medical care is upon us, writes Dr Eric Topol.

Inside Economics: Donald Trump v the US Fed?
OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Gregor Paul: Blues are not out of the Super Rugby race yet
OPINION: Why it's too soon to count out the reigning champions.

Richard Prebble: Why NZ's trade with Brazil remains limited
OPINION: Navigating Brazil's complex market for New Zealand businesses.

Simon Wilson: Building homes and communities fit for the future
Opinion: The excellent community resilience work at risk from Government and the council.

Editorial: Heritage v housing, we must protect Auckland's character
OPINION: Auckland's villas are seen as iconic, akin to Melbourne's terraced houses.

Letters: Legal aid plays vital role in ensuring justice
OPINION: I'm proud we have a system enabling those who have no money to test legal issues.

Opinion: Dying for Sex spotlights an often overlooked role - the caregiver
OPINION: Showing up for someone with cancer can make it hard to show up for much else.

'So much damage': Is the United States headed for a Trump recession?
ANALYSIS: Betting markets predict a 61% chance of recession this year. JPMorgan concurs.

Michael Burgess: Forget the maths - Auckland FC have sealed their first trophy
Auckland FC could hoist the Premiers Plate in Auckland on Sunday.

First XV rugby: How Kiwi schools rate in world rankings
OPINION: Bay boys show they have the resolve to build on recent successes.

Letters: Easter trading laws inconsistent and illogical
OPINION: The Defence Capability Plan overlooks key modern threats.

Editorial: We must navigate change on shipping emissions
OPINION: Shipping carries 99% of New Zealand's trade by volume.

Alex Powell: Does Liam Lawson's penalty expose F1's double standards?
OPINION: What we learned from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Editorial: For the love of the game, we must mitigate risks of sporting corruption
OPINION: We must be vigilant over corruption seeping into sport.

Never mind Trump's tariffs – let’s talk about the other Liberation Day
True leadership means laying down power, not lording over others, says Justin Duckworth.

Letters: Health system announcement may be piecemeal repairs
OPINION: It sounds really good – until you look at the details.

Opinion: The investor's guide to surviving a sell-off
Investors are advised not to panic amidst the market volatility.

Alice Soper: How putting community ahead of competition revitalises sport
OPINION: The goal becomes team retention and enjoying the game together.

Sasha Borissenko: Legal risks soar as AI enters the courtroom
AI tools risk breaching privacy by using sensitive, suppressed information.

Diana Clement: The AI tools transforming your financial decisions
OPINION: AI can help analyse budgets and investments without needing tech skills.

Liam Dann: RBNZ needs to cut interest rates further and faster
OPINION: The only certainty around the economic direction right now is uncertainty.

Editorial: Luxon heads to UK as trade tensions rise amid global uncertainty
OPINION: Luxon’s words in London could be some of the most important he utters this year.

Letters: Coalition enters election mode as parties distance from unpopular actions
OPINION: Winston Peters’ diplomatic skills remain crucial amid election tensions.

Shane Te Pou: More in the world that unites than divides us
OPINION: Solo travelling can spark unexpected connections.

Roger Partridge: How asset recycling could solve NZ's infrastructure woes
OPINION: New Zealand faces a $210 billion infrastructure deficit with ageing systems.

Steven Joyce: NZ must rethink funding for hospital infrastructure
OPINION: Private investors should be invited to build more of our health facilities.

Thomas Coughlan: How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew Little
OPINION: In 2022, Labour quietly backed Tory Whanau. Now they want her gone.

Mary Holm: How do we make sure a home deposit gift is fair for both our sons
OPINION: You will need to explain to both sons why the amounts differ.

Fran O'Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rights
OPINION: The UK Supreme Court has ruled 'woman' refers only to biological women.

Letters: The case for acknowledging our emergency service volunteers
Volunteers make up 80% of Fire and Emergency staff in New Zealand.

Opinion: The hardest thing my family does each week
Dementia and grief have complicated my decades-long relationship with my stepfather.

Audrey Young: Both Luxon and Peters to blame for messy trade tiff
OPINION: Despite the PM's denials, the rift is real.

Opinion: I wasted 3.5 hours on buses – thanks a lot transport bosses
OPINION: If we're serious about public transport, we need to stop scoring own goals.

Is Donald Trump giving billionaires a bad name?
Opinion: Donald Trump's re-election shining a light on role of billionaires in politics.

Steve Braunias: The enduring questions at Mark Lundy's parole hearing today
Steve Braunias previews Mark Lundy's parole hearing at Tongariro Prison today.