Labour’s policy vacuum risks giving Green Party the agenda – Richard Prebble
It confirms Labour’s drift from being a policy-driven movement into a machine designed simply to win office. As…
Corruption klaxon blaring, but at least we can now hear it – Matt Nippert
New Zealand enjoyed a long run on the podium of the Transparency International rankings, and last appeared at…
Reforms threaten Waitākere Ranges – Gary Taylor and Greg Severinsen
The Unitary Plan contains rules that limit subdivision and development and protect native forest and trees. In some…
Labour cosying up to the Greens makes them look desperate – Heather du Plessis-Allan
Which made Labour look desperate. That’s what bad ideas generally do, because if the person executing the bad…
How to plan for your retirement if you are under 30 – Diana Clement
Younger people may not want to hear about this from politicians or men in suits. So I asked…
New All Blacks coach faces brutal gauntlet in first season – Phil Gifford
The first time the All Blacks won a test series in South Africa, in 1996, there was a…
How women are leading the push to grow the $126b Maori economy – Fran O’Sullivan
It’s one led by women impatient for real gains. The Waitangi National Trust has an annual dinner at…
What’s behind Peeni Henare’s decision to quit, and the Government’s plan to welcome a very powerful visitor – Thomas Coughlan
And while MPs, diplomats and lobbyists were able to temporarily emancipate themselves from the turgid waft of stewing…
School report reset finally gives parents clearer answers – Cecilia Robinson
When clarity slipped away When our first child started primary school, student-led conferences were already the norm. Rather…
Promises of unity not easy to see from Waitangi 2026 – Adam Pearse
Political parties welcomed the late King’s message, often invoking his name as they preach unity which has the…
Te Pāti Māori tension at Waitangi leaves chances of reconciliation in ruin – Adam Pearse
Kapa-Kingi, one of the home speakers, is as tied to the breakdown of the party as any. It…
What does New Zealand do when the world ruptures? – Steve Maharey
Last week (NZ Herald, January 10), I was one of many commentators who had something to say about…