OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The M. Bovis debacle deserves more debateWhat has emerged from debate over M. Bovis is that NZ has been let down by authorities.01 Jun 02:58 AM
OpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: National's high polling near miraculousIn polling terms Jacinda Ardern has done nothing but cannibalise her left.31 May 09:06 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Why I've come to love those cowsCOMMENT: Studies show cows have personalities and emotions, just like cats and dogs.29 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Govt's ballsy call to eradicate Mycoplasma bovisCOMMENT: Govt has bit the bullet and put a shed load of dough behind eradication.28 May 06:28 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of Paula BennettCOMMENT: "Nah, stop the bus. I'm leaving," I told the driver.25 May 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungRobertson has given himself more optionsCOMMENT: Robertson resisted calls to blow the windfall in this Budget.17 May 03:07 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Ministry's cunning plan fails againCOMMENT: Farmers should have acted sooner but MPI should have too.15 May 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungComment | Low-life gossipers a distraction for PM's officeCOMMENT: Low-lifes peddling rumours are trying to inflict maximum damage on the PM.01 May 10:30 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Clarke GayfordI'm chilled, laidback, likeable ... your affable First Bloke, but I don't brag about it29 Apr 12:00 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of Israel FolauCOMMENT: I'm the victim here. Intolerant people are hating on me.20 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: The sun has already set on oilCOMMENT: Industry anger with Govt baseless given global shift away from fossil fuels.17 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of The StormCOMMENT: Let's take a look at the climate in New Zealand.13 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret diary of new fuel taxCOMMENT: PM is absolutely right when she says it will cost motorists next to nothing.06 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMark DawsonOpinion | Why John Key should have flagged his legacy projectJohn Key's biggest regret - hoisted by his own flag petard.06 Apr 04:00 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Death part of the cycle of lifeCOMMENT: Death notification app is not for all tastes but it keeps things in perspective.03 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionKate StewartKate Stewart: Obama visit, what is there to celebrate?Kate Stewart ponders the visit to NZ of former US president Obama.23 Mar 10:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasThe Secret Diary of Barack ObamaGolf and exclusive dinners. John Key, Jasmine Ardern and reflections.23 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionThe real reason Shane Jones is attacking Air NZCOMMENT: NZ First will claim a mandate to go into bat for the regions.23 Mar 12:10 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Journos, feel heat on warmingCOMMENT: As weather gets worse, writers need to step up.20 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret diary of Donald TrumpCOMMENT: A call came through from the Secretary of State. I said, "How are you, Rex?"16 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of Steven JoyceCOMMENT: I left Parliament for the last time. I didn't look back.09 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Breaking free from addictive webCOMMENT: Online technology is hugely important but too much can be detrimental.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why National's new leader is irrelevantCOMMENT: The real political battles this year won't involve the Opposition.03 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of Simon BridgesCOMMENT: I woke up super-amped and ready to rock.02 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Simon Bridges' rubbish first day as leaderCOMMENT: In his first attempt to embarrass Labour, Bridges ended up with egg on his face.28 Feb 09:21 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungGame on: Bridges brings out mongrel in ArdernComment: He may be Oxford educated but it was pure Te Atatu.27 Feb 02:05 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Joyce, Collins win campaign but not contestComment: Conditions of secrecy helped Joyce's campaign to get off the starting block.26 Feb 06:48 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Amy Adams – the compromise candidateComment: As National well knows, being the most popular doesn't guarantee victory.26 Feb 01:58 AM
OpinionHosking: This could be a stroke of genius from the GovernmentComment: As a piece of politics, this is clever. As a piece of business, the jury's out.25 Feb 05:43 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Anything can happen in Nats raceCOMMENT: Public popularity won't decide who'll step into English's Hush Puppies.25 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionTerry SartenTerry Sarten: Love is a pavlova; like has lost its flavourLove is devalued; liking has become meaningless, but hate is still hate24 Feb 01:00 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Carping at movie deeply misguided in flawed worldCOMMENT: Three Billboards film has drawn flak for lack of neat ending — but that's life.20 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel RoseRachel Rose: Herbicide resistance rising - let's adaptIncreasing weed resistance will render herbicide sprays redundant20 Feb 06:16 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of National Leadership raceCOMMENT: Oh hello! Fancy seeing my name in my own Secret Diary!16 Feb 05:00 PM