Opinion
How Aussie property slowdown could make New Zealand a better buy
OPINION: Tax, rates and a property boom ending: Why Australia looks to NZ.
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The NZ economy may be approaching its next 'gaming is bigger than wool' moment
OPINION: Digital exports are growing faster than the economy at large.
It's too late for the economy to save National now
OPINION: The economic recovery has stuttered too much to lift the voter mood by November.
It’s not just the price of the pint. It’s whether the pub survives
OPINION: Why pub beer should be taxed less than beer from the shelf.
Maybe it's time to sell the rental, clear the debt, have some fun
OPINION: There is a lot to be said for picking the type of investment you prefer.
The psychology behind why uni friends are often mates for life, while others fall away
OPINION: Research shows three key ingredients help to form close friendships.
New Zealand ignores the Kiwi who saw the future coming
OPINION: Shane Legg puts the odds of AGI by 2028 at 50/50.
Why planning reform may boost supermarket competition more than a break-up
OPINION: Breaking up supermarkets needs clear evidence.
The case for forcing us to save does not stack up
OPINION: There is no evidence Kiwis are under-saving for retirement.
Can I appeal a court order for custody of my children?
A further appeal requires leave from the Court of Appeal.
Investing in a Picasso? There could be a token for that in the future
OPINION: The FMA has met firms exploring tokenised assets from mining to real estate.
Why sacking Nash was not the obvious option for NZ First
OPINION: Stuart Nash called Napier rival Katie Nimon 'lazy'.
The Trump wrecking ball strikes ... again!
OPINION: Petrol prices were falling. Now they're set to return well past $3 a litre.
Cecilia Robinson: It doesn’t have to be phones or social media – we should do both
OPINION: We should delay giving children smartphones and restrict their social media.
What now for Nash's business career as his ambitions unravel?
OPINION: The political souffle doesn’t rise three times.
Why rural New Zealand can’t afford to stand still
OPINION: Farmers urged to turn strong season into long-term growth.
Getting better is not the same as keeping up with international competition
OPINION: Our workers clock more hours than Australians but produce far less per hour.
Of the two defiant minor coalition partners, NZ First continues to evade punishment
OPINION: Peters and co have kept at arms-length from the coalition’s economic plan.
The invisible power behind New Zealand's fall in youth crime
OPINION: The official stats show youth offending has dropped about 20% nationwide.
My daughter moved to Melbourne. Will our economy ever be strong enough to bring her home?
More than 47,500 New Zealanders moved to Australia long-term in 2025.
How can New Zealanders get their share of the AI spoils?
OPINION: The race to own AI’s wealth will define New Zealand’s future.
I'm in a live-apartnership, are my assets going to be safe?
OPINION: By law, partners' assets are considered joint – what if we live seperately?
I asked NZTA where they want a second Auckland harbour bridge. Their answer wasn’t feasible
OPINION: A second bridge east of the existing bridge would dominate the open water.
As Leader of the Opposition, I didn’t feel safe. The murder of a former UK MP validates such fears
OPINION: During the pandemic, I received death threats for pretty passé observations.
'Somebody must keep the sea safe': Why NZ can’t keep free-riding on defence
OPINION: Cabinet must decide by 2027 how to replace the Navy’s two ageing frigates.
The costly lessons ministers keep making, but why?
OPINION: A call for minister training after Erica Stanford's $30m IT failure exposed.
Stop turning central Christchurch into a ghost suburb
OPINION: One new development has about 80% of homes used as short-term rentals.
'Does it mean you've been brainwashed?': The myth of media trust
'I suspect it’s willingness to say that you trust in media that's taken a hit.'
Mussel venture sinks deeper into debt as govt funding dries up
OPINION: Troubled mussel-farm seeks private investors after public dollars dry up.
Liam Dann: Is AI my drunk friend? I asked and got a surprising response
OPINION: Liam Dann uses AI to try to unpick his ever-deepening relationship with AI.