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Editorial: It benefits us all for Wellington to bounce back
OPINION: House prices have collapsed and even the former mayor left.
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Editorial: As election noise grows, the answer is not cynicism but attention
OPINION: New Zealanders now face months of campaigning ahead of election day.
Editorial: Communities can fight for voice in local government reforms
OPINION: Councils face the biggest shake-up since the 1989 local government reforms.
Editorial: Next All Blacks coach needs to win big, or fans and critics will have the knives out again
OPINION: Robertson was a polarising figure. Some loved him, others less so.
Editorial: Trump's comments about Afghanistan veterans are disgraceful
OPINION: More than 3500 New Zealand Defence Force personnel were deployed to Afghanistan.
Editorial: No more potent reminder of the importance of leadership than in times of disaster
OPINION: Acts of heroism from first responders and witnesses will continue to emerge.
Editorial: Uncomfortable reading for the RBNZ, Luxon and everyday Kiwis
OPINION: New Zealanders will be a little more cautious after an elevated inflation rate.
Editorial: National will want house prices to rise to boost election chances
OPINION: The PM will hope house prices rise in 2026 even if his Housing Minister doesn't.
Editorial: Labour won't win back Auckland until the city can trust the party again
OPINION: Labour lost traditional strongholds like New Lynn and came close in Mt Albert.
Editorial: Kiwis chasing Aussie dream might need a reality check before they go
OPINION: Big numbers are heading overseas but some Kiwis are coming back broke and broken.
Editorial: 'Practice bomb' alert – Did Wellington Airport gamble with safety?
OPINION: This incident now tests more than Wellington Airport's judgment.
Editorial: Are we trading away human connection for late-night convenience?
OPINION: Online shopping in New Zealand grew 5% in 2024, with eight million more buys.
Editorial: Teen parties can be fun but they can also be incredibly dangerous
OPINION: Recent incidents are a chance for parents to remind teens about party safety.
Editorial: Scott Robertson's exit says more about us than the All Blacks aura
Scott Robertson won 74% of his tests yet still lost the All Blacks job.
Editorial: Something for all patriots to keep in mind this election year
OPINION: What the Destiny Church-linked protests at Sikh parades suggest.
Editorial: Why clinging to old office rules will cost New Zealand talent
OPINION: NZ employers must change attitudes toward four-day work week and hybrid work.
Editorial: Prescription fees U-turn welcome
OPINION: Last year 191,000 adults did not fill their prescription because of the cost.
Editorial: It's important locals support independent supermarkets
OPINION: Competition is healthy, and smaller operators offer shoppers an alternative.
Editorial: Summer fun, costly pain – ACC warns of surge in preventable injuries
OPINION: Bay of Plenty summer sports injuries alone led to more than 7000 ACC claims.
Editorial: We must acknowledge the risk of having all our personal data online
OPINION: The latest data leak incident gives us a chance to review what we upload online.
Editorial: Abuse and assaults on workers unacceptable
OPINION: There is no excuse for getting angry at someone who is just doing their job.
Editorial: Simple measures can make beach swimming safer
OPINION: This summer is already a busy one for lifeguards.
Editorial: It’s not too late to rescue your New Year resolutions
OPINION: Small tweaks may beat grand resolutions that often fizzle by week one.
Editorial: 2026 is the year to get behind football in New Zealand
OPINION: Football in this country is having a moment.
Editorial: Wellington faces years of stagnation if it can't attract people
OPINION: The capital does still record the highest GDP per capita in New Zealand.
Editorial: Welcome to the lottery that is eating out
OPINION: There are some terrific restaurants and cafes. There are also some terrible ones.
Editorial: Napier’s orca a pod of big ‘fish’ in a small pond
OPINION: Since 1840 more than 5000 whales and dolphins have stranded.
Editorial: Why does ‘Aotearoa’ trigger such backlash?
OPINION: The reaction deserves scrutiny. Language rarely triggers outrage without reason.
Shadow summer: The frontline workers holding up everyone else’s holiday
OPINION: Frontline and service workers keep holidays humming, without taking one.
Editorial: New year, new you. Again.
OPINION: Why your New Year’s resolutions fail – and how to finally make them stick.