OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Why Bridges is Nats' best betCOMMENT: Despite his flaws, many commentators regard him as the best bet for National.15 Feb 04:27 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Why I pick Amy Adams to win leadership battleCOMMENT: Amy Adams is the strong silent type and a hard worker.14 Feb 05:56 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Why there's a lot to worry about in the National leadership raceComment: Simon Bridges clearly wanted no distractions as he launched his leadership bid.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: In a cold war state of mindThe Russians and Chinese will respond, and the world will become a little more dangerous.08 Feb 09:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Yee-ha! Rodeo is doomedCOMMENT: So, we all know in our hearts that rodeo is wrong.06 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWhy Parliament is so conservative on cannabisCOMMENT: Bryce Edwards looks at Chloe Swarbrick's failed bill.01 Feb 01:49 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Boy racer noise drowns quiet country lifeCOMMENT: Why do we have to put up with these stupid antics?23 Jan 06:07 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret diary of 2018COMMENT: The Secret Diary is on holiday for two weeks. It may, or may not, be back.20 Jan 04:00 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret horoscopes of 2018COMMENT: Steve Braunias provides a 100% accurate forecast for your year ahead.12 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret horoscopes of 2018COMMENT: Steve Braunias provides a 100 per cent accurate horoscope guide to your year.05 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasBraunias: Looking at the year in satireTo be honest I approached another year of satirical intent with a heavy heart.29 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of ChristmasCOMMENT: Let me perfectly clear about something – for once! Let me just say this.22 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of Mike HoskingCOMMENT: I was ironing my socks this afternoon when I noticed a loose thread at the toe.15 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Minister resorts to blusterWillie Jackson was not the only minister who learned a hard lesson today.12 Dec 05:06 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret diary of Secret SantaCOMMENT: Steve Braunias reveals who's giving what to whom this Christmas.08 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasBraunias: Secret diary of Royal EngagementCOMMENT: I wish Prince Harry and Meghan Markle every happiness.01 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret diary of Jack TameCOMMENT: What was the broadcaster thinking as he interviewed PM Jacinda Ardern this week?24 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasThe Secret Diary of MAFSMarried at First Sight: What were they thinking?17 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettFirst day farce: National's brazen bluffComment: National's vote demands bordered on political blackmail.07 Nov 12:46 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSecret Diary of The OppositionToday's Secret Diary features bill English, Paula bennett and Jian Yang.03 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionIf Bill English goes, who is next in line for National?COMMENT: Diving into National's list to see who could eventually lead the party.26 Oct 06:27 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Winston Peters drove a hard bargainComment: The NZ First and Greens deals came at a fairly hefty cost to Labour.19 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung on Peters: One offer good, two offers can get complicatedCOMMENT: Which ever party takes power, NZ First could expect a deal to help it survive.17 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionPrebble to English: Show some leadership and phone JacindaComment: Only thing worse than being in Opposition is being part of a bad government.09 Oct 11:54 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettInside Winston's mind: What's driving the kingmaker?Peters reveals seven or eight on team - but that's all he's prepared to give away so far.27 Sep 06:49 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasBraunias: Secret Diary of Ruakaka kauri swampCOMMENT: The smell of petrol seems pretty strong.22 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret diary of campaignCOMMENT: It would be a very bad look if I tried crawling out of the hole.15 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret diary of The HoleCOMMENT: Come with me now, bold traveller, on a descent into a great unknown land.08 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasBraunias: Secret Diary of campaign trail foodCOMMENT: What have I been eating on the campaign trail? Yeah, good question.01 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasBraunias: Secret Diary of election campaignCOMMENT: A pig walks into a bar and asks for some lipstick.25 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettPM Job Interview: English v Ardern - Who came out best?The Herald Inquisition: Claire Trevett assesses Jacinda Ardern and Bill English.22 Aug 06:43 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasBraunias: Secret diary of Barnaby JoyceCOMMENT: "Someone's been asking questions about you," said Turnbull.18 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasBraunias: Secret Diary of English's textsCOMMENT: Hiya. What?!? Are you sure it was Todd?11 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementAre you getting the best broadband deal?COMMENT: How to get the best out of your broadband provider.06 Aug 08:20 PM