Opinion
Big dental bill? Why an emergency fund is every investor's best friend
OPINION: If you have an emergency fund, stop worrying right now.
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Town planners will finally have to answer for land prices
OPINION: A new planning law will make councils act when their rules drive up land prices.
Rise of a retail titan: Kiwi firm acquires massive Auckland site in $88.7m Port of Tauranga deal
The huge deal is a further sign of Trade Depot’s market inroads and economic confidence.
Breaking up the electricity generator-retailers won't make power cheaper
New Zealand needs long-term energy policy, not reactive political reform.
As Labour and National face off on debt, are we asking the right questions?
OPINION: The Herald begins its Nation of Debt series, tallying all our borrowing.
Air NZ's electric aircraft trial is about winning public trust
OPINION: Community trust and bottom lines.
Beyond slogans: Nicola Willis’ productivity play for post-shock Kiwis
OPINION: Mood of the Boardroom survey will test how persuasive that is with business.
My husband has incurable cancer. Should we use his retirement savings to pay off our mortgage?
OPINION: That's a tough situation for your family.
My company owes tax going back five years. How does this affect my divorce?
Unpaid company tax, interest and penalties reduce its relationship property value.
A bad tax is not a down payment on a good one
Labour’s proposed capital gains tax found no defenders in Wellington.
Split voting matters more than party loyalty under MMP
OPINION: Winning Tāmaki could cost National list seats for Willis and Bishop.
Big corporate job cuts point to problems for older workers
OPINION: Older workers face a tougher future as AI changes jobs and retirement plans.
Why medicines matter more than free GP visits
OPINION: Health policy should target access barriers, not subsidise GP visits.
Auckland's second harbour crossing needs a clear purpose before a big bill
OPINION: If treated as just another large project, the crossing will crowd out all others.
When is equal unfair and when is it fair?
OPINION: Fair play and fair process offer a better basis for justice and liberty.
What if New Zealand chose energy abundance?
OPINION: The Crown must treat energy and connectivity as national infrastructure.
Our 93,000 young people need more than another Government gesture
OPINION: The Government should fund providers for measurable gains, not enrolments.
Divorce, death and the traditional wife
OPINION: Law reform has failed to protect women who leave work to raise children.
How compulsory KiwiSaver could lead to an Opportunity-National deal
OPINION: New Zealand needs less political drama and more serious policy debate.
Opinion: Cost of living crisis or the new normal?
High prices are here to stay, but reframing them may help us adapt, says Diana Clement.
National has made their chances of re-election much worse
Erica Stanford’s challenge has left National more divided, not renewed.
Kiwis still don’t trust brands. Can AI save the relationship?
OPINION: 51% of customers are frustrated with their bank’s tech.
Luxon's leadership win was a reprieve not a victory
OPINION: Luxon survived a second leadership challenge, but National’s divisions remain.
Selling the home and taking shelter in the share market
OPINION: If market returns outweigh rental costs, should I sell my home and invest?
Bigger councils are no bargain for business
OPINION: Bigger councils have not been shown to deliver cheaper services.
If voters cannot stop KiwiSaver compulsion, they should demand a fairer deal
OPINION: National's support means compulsory KiwiSaver is likely to happen.
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Luxon was right. Business needs to stop 'hanging on'
OPINION: Did the 'survive till 25' catchphrase cause a negative business mindset?
My parents loaned us $200k for a house deposit but my boyfriend claims it's a gift
OPINION: The absence of a written agreement does not automatically make the money a gift.
The risks that can wipe out your wealth overnight
OPINION: From scams to inflation, these are the risks hiding in plain sight.