OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Why there's a lot to worry about in the National leadership raceComment: Simon Bridges clearly wanted no distractions as he launched his leadership bid.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSimon Bridges is a 'likeable, loose goose' and should be Nats' next leader - BrauniasCOMMENT: Simon Bridges is in the middle of the action, the centre of the storm.13 Feb 07:57 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettTrevett: Political smoke signals come from the BBQsSmoke signals to be read from barbecues at Waitangi and Tauranga.07 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Yee-ha! Rodeo is doomedCOMMENT: So, we all know in our hearts that rodeo is wrong.06 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionZoe HunterHow have Labour's first 100 days gone? MPs give their verdictWhat has Labour achieved in its first 100 days of power?02 Feb 11:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorTrustpower changes may be too radicalCOMMENT: Trustpower share drop adds to customers' worries.02 Feb 07:24 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWhy Parliament is so conservative on cannabisCOMMENT: Bryce Edwards looks at Chloe Swarbrick's failed bill.01 Feb 01:49 AM
OpinionWhat's next move after cheque?Not surprisingly, there is no shortage of objectors to stopping of lump sum.30 Jan 05:00 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Boy racer noise drowns quiet country lifeCOMMENT: Why do we have to put up with these stupid antics?23 Jan 06:07 PM
OpinionHosking: It's good when cities become less affordableCOMMENT: The good news is regional NZ is booming - and that pushes prices up.22 Jan 05:46 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: I got end-of-humanity bluesCOMMENT: Hard to feel jazzed about 2018 knowing Earth and its denizens are on brink.09 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Minister resorts to blusterWillie Jackson was not the only minister who learned a hard lesson today.12 Dec 05:06 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Media gorging on racist, sexist viewsCOMMENT: We shouldn't be publishing opinions which are based on racist or sexist attacks.28 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartFonterra's spin makes me want to throw upCOMMENT: Fonterra's waterways plan requires a bucket, writes Rachel Stewart.21 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartClimate of change for the Defence ForceOPINION: Climate change is likely the biggest threat to national security we face.14 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettFirst day farce: National's brazen bluffComment: National's vote demands bordered on political blackmail.07 Nov 12:46 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: BigAg must wake up to synthetic threatCOMMENT: Artificial milk and meat pose huge risk to farming industry.31 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionIf Bill English goes, who is next in line for National?COMMENT: Diving into National's list to see who could eventually lead the party.26 Oct 06:27 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Basking in glow of bright Ardern eraCOMMENT: What's it going to be like while writing under the influence of optimism?24 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Winston Peters drove a hard bargainComment: The NZ First and Greens deals came at a fairly hefty cost to Labour.19 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Why is our road toll such a disgrace?COMMENT: I have a strong suspicion that another dynamic is at play.17 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung on Peters: One offer good, two offers can get complicatedCOMMENT: Which ever party takes power, NZ First could expect a deal to help it survive.17 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: We're all feeling the squeezeOpinion: Perfect potpourri of planetary problems is upon us.10 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Life-affirming jaunt feels goodCOMMENT: Attending gala opening night of Pleauredome mattered to me on a number of levels.03 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettInside Winston's mind: What's driving the kingmaker?Peters reveals seven or eight on team - but that's all he's prepared to give away so far.27 Sep 06:49 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: I'm not afraid of big bad WinstonCOMMENT: Peters has always demonstrated a willingness to do a deal, says Rachel Stewart.26 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Why women will decide this electionCOMMENT: Labour's leader is aspirational for women and won't pull ponytails.19 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Don't feel sorry for farmersCOMMENT: National is talking up the urban-rural divide to get votes, says Rachel Stewart.12 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Men in suits scariest gang of allCOMMENT: Out here in the real world things are not so black and white.05 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsTonight's leaders debate: Who will be the real winner?One of the most interesting measures of success might be how many viewers tune in.31 Aug 03:01 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: That's right polluters, it's time to payCOMMENT: There is overwhelming public support for a water royalty, says Rachel Stewart.29 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Ardern oasis in political desertCOMMENT: Labour leader's magnetism has not been seen since Clark and Lange.22 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettPM Job Interview: English v Ardern - Who came out best?The Herald Inquisition: Claire Trevett assesses Jacinda Ardern and Bill English.22 Aug 06:43 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Hysteria over water policy pitifulCOMMENT: Labour's water policy is not as difficult to understand as you might think.15 Aug 05:00 PM
