Opinion
Phil Gifford: All Blacks can't better the Boks in man-to-man combat
OPINION: The All Blacks may find space out wide can help defuse the bomb squad.
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Analysis
How bad is the education 'crisis' behind a rushed new curriculum?
What PM didn't mention when he outlined the dire state of maths performance in schools.
Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt
Now Du Val investors and creditors want their money.
Latest Opinion
Editorials
Editorial: The GP crisis and the patients left out in the cold
OPINION: 'The drip is turning to a trickle, which threatens to become a torrent.'
Editorial: Let us pull together, not be divided
OPINION: The death of Kīngi Tūheitia can not be in vain for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Business Opinion
Fans fume over radio host's 'Jabba' jibe at Boks coach; Secrets of Lotto's famous lost-dog TV ad
Top roles cut in MediaWorks upheaval; Media power couple's radio conflict.
Matthew Hooton: Act’s Treaty bill all about attacking Nats in 2026
OPINION: The Prime Minister faces crucial decisions as his party and country’s leader.
Richard Prebble: The folly of issuing parking fines
OPINION: Are we really going to start people on the path to prison for parking?
Reviews
William Dart review: NZSO's marine-themed Auckland concert
REVIEW: Nielsen’s Helios Overture was an inspired launch for the NZSO's La Mer concert.
What new biography reveals about Queen Elizabeth II
REVIEW: Craig Brown's funny, fact-filled biography of the late monarch.
William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia’s Vengerov & Sibelius
Reviewing Auckland Philharmonia’s recent concert at the Auckland Town Hall.
Blink Twice is a stylish but strained thriller
REVIEW: Zoë Kravitz makes her directorial debut in a movie set on a private island.
Review: Does the creator of Ted Lasso have another hit with Bad Monkey?
Vince Vaughn turns his hand to the small screen (and a mysterious severed arm).
Aunties go wild for Jason Momoa in Auckland
REVIEW: 'It’s hot as hell in here and I’m not talking temperature.'
Cartoons
Daron Parton’s cartoons: September 1 - 30
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
Daron Parton’s cartoons: August 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
Letters to the Editor
Letters: Making health a political football
OPINION: 'The project's been badly managed, communication seems to be non-existent.'
Letters: Delays seeing a doctor; an Auckland Māori attraction for tourists
OPINION: 'We are stuck with a waka that goes in circles.'
Letters: ‘Scrooge’ hospital on maternity toast ban; focus on road safety not speed
OPINION: 'At least old Ebenezer had the integrity to be honest about his parsimony.'
More opinion
Sports Insider: 'Crisis' summit called by World Rugby could open door for Saudis
OPINION: It may be the most significant gathering of rugby's overlords in over a decade.
Paul Lewis: Young guns need more game time - a call for strategic change
OPINION: Scott Robertson needs to start young stars like Cortez Ratima.
Letters: Delays seeing a doctor; an Auckland Māori attraction for tourists
OPINION: 'We are stuck with a waka that goes in circles.'
Barry Soper: It’s been one hell of a year for Christopher Luxon
OPINION: The day they become Prime Minister is the day the writing’s on the wall.
Tony Burton: We are better off when the state is less fun
OPINION: Government work is usually humdrum.
Editorial: Dream of a long tunnel well and truly alive for Wellington
The Transport Minister blasted 'phantom projects' while holding firm to one of his own.
Opinion: Spinning its wheels- new transport plan steers NZ back to a car-dependent past
OPINION: Kiwis will likely find themselves stuck in worsening traffic.
Letters: ‘Scrooge’ hospital on maternity toast ban; focus on road safety not speed
OPINION: 'At least old Ebenezer had the integrity to be honest about his parsimony.'
Arena Williams: Time to honour what Kīngi Tūheitia stood for
OPINION: The Māori King reminded us what good leadership is.
Editorial: The GP crisis and the patients left out in the cold
OPINION: 'The drip is turning to a trickle, which threatens to become a torrent.'
Richard Prebble: The folly of issuing parking fines
OPINION: Are we really going to start people on the path to prison for parking?
Steve Braunias: A day in the life of Pauline Hanna
OPINION: Murder trial has variously horrified, disgusted and captivated the nation.
Gregor Paul: NZR's stance on overseas-based All Blacks exposed – again
OPINION: New Zealand Rugby not budging on selection continues to hurt the All Blacks.
Opinion: Councils don't have a magic money tree - but central govt does
OPINION: Central govt pockets about $300,000 per new home in taxes - for no money down.
Greg Bruce: It will cost hundreds of dollars to treat my cat’s anxiety. Is it worth it?
OPINION: You can spend a lot of money treating your pet's mental health, but should you?
Sailing professor: The seven key factors that will decide America's Cup
More drama and controversy are around the corner as the pressure mounts in Barcelona.
Political blame game: Three PR experts on 55 press releases that reveal Govt tactic
Rear-vision politics: 11 months after election, are Nats/Labour still in campaign mode?
Editorial: Let us pull together, not be divided
OPINION: The death of Kīngi Tūheitia can not be in vain for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Opinion: The case for Auckland waterfront museum to rival Sydney Opera House
OPINION: Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has no mega-attraction to capture the world’s attention.
Letters: Kīngi Tūheitia’s legacy; Razor's lesson in Boks loss
OPINION: 'Auckland Transport either doesn’t like elderly people or simply doesn’t care.'
Daron Parton’s cartoons: September 1 - 30
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown calls out construction sector and Govt
OPINION: 'Do you just sign up and take the money?', Auckland Mayor said.
Jarden Wealth Weekly: What can Kiwi investors learn from earnings reports?
OPINION: Keeping up with what’s happening can be complex and overwhelming.
Does driving a manual car actually make you a better driver?
OPINION: A friend said driving manual was 'sexy' - but does it make you a better driver?