Clean energy race: Is New Zealand falling behind on climate investment? – Will Goodwin
It’s also worth being explicit about what “clean energy” means – electricity and energy are not the same…
What the last week of the political year tells us about 2026 election and Christopher Luxon’s life-changing defection – Thomas Coughlan
Since the Reserve Bank began cutting interest rates in August last year, the Herald has noted economic forecasts…
Election 2026 timing, debt and coalition deals now hang on GDP staying hot – Matthew Hooton
If the economy keeps growing at its September pace, it will exceed expectations and the 3.3% annual growth…
Bondi Beach shooting: I’ve experienced more anti-Semitism since moving to New Zealand than entire life overseas
Keeping one’s head down though has become increasingly difficult. I’ve been forced to confront my ethnicity and personal…
RMA reform could be the big fix that Nicola Willis will be able to trump over Ruth Richardson – Richard Prebble
Last week, the coalition Government announced what it called “the single largest economic reform in a generation” –…
The joy of cycling – Simon Wilson
Great mash-up of the indigenous and the exotic there. But while the red blooms have fallen, the jacarandas…
Waiting out the gas crunch? Grab the opportunity to get ahead instead – Marcos Pelenur
To address the gas shortfall, the Government is seeking expressions of interest to develop an LNG import facility,…
Fireworks ban debate: Why safety fears should not end backyard fun – Deborah Chambers
At this time of year, Diwali, Halloween, Christmas, New Year and Chinese/Lunar New Year are celebrated, so we…
Hiring disabled people isn’t charity, it’s smart business – Phil O’Reilly
I got involved because I’ve long believed we need to get more employers engaged. It’s easy to feel…
NZ needs more entrepreneurs – will its new tertiary strategy reward real risk-takers? – Opinion
It also acknowledges that more people will build careers through self-employment, freelancing or portfolio work. In parallel, a…
Australia social media ban: What it means for New Zealand teens now – Cecilia Robinson
Māori and Pasifika young people described racism, stereotyping and harmful narratives amplified by algorithms. Neurodiverse children were often…
NZ and Australia should push back on Trump’s intrusive visa rules – Fran O’Sullivan
The US Customs and Border Protection agency says tourists to the US from 42 countries, including New Zealand…