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Trump deserves to start with good will

Every new US President has the right to start with the good will of opponents and critics.

Editorial: Inauguration better be big leap in form

The world waits to hear what Donald Trump will say when he is sworn in early tomorrow, New Zealand time.

Govt has dropped the ball on R&D

Since science was ignited as the fuel of economic growth the flame has gone out, says Jeff Tallon.

Editorial: Fresh MPs always ready to step up

David McGee, a former Clerk of the House, made an appeal for new rules to keep MPs in their seats for a full term yesterday in Herald.

Editorial: Labour bares its teeth at Peters

Regardless of bottom lines, Winston Peters will go with the winner if his choice matters. Let us hope it does not.

Editorial: House buyers should heed peaking data

Asked to forecast the outlook for the housing market this year, an economist recently made an important point.

Editorial: Chamberlain - fighter for truth

Michael Chamberlain, the New Zealand-born pastor who died this week at 72, was a man of unshakeable faith and resolute character.

Editorial: Trump deserves to be believed

The nature of information that constitutes news is being changed by the digital age, not entirely for the better.

Editorial: EU tastier and bigger fish for us to hook

Perversely, Brexit and the threatened policies of Donald Trump may have greatly helped New Zealand's prospects of an agreement with the EU

Editorial: Graceless star should not be welcome back

Nothing ruins a professional's reputation like blaming the weather.

Juliet Moses: Israel vote was an affront to all New Zealanders

The major obstacle to a Palestinian state is not settlements.

Editorial: Ranking must bear wider comparisons

All too soon students will be back at school and questions will resume about about how well our education system prepares them for later life.

Dairy turmoil shows folly of narrow focus

COMMENT: Farming does not get the public attention is deserves.

Editorial: Nervous year ahead for Kiwis

Seldom has a year started with so much upheaval in prospect.

Editorial: Dames demonstrate what's best about NZ

The nation's New Year Honours look back much further than one year for New Zealanders whose contribution deserves recognition.

Editorial: Leisa Renwick NZer of the Year

There is no better way to end a year than to choose one New Zealander among many who contributed something exceptional to national life.

Editorial: Let's hope for no slips over road opening

Suspiciously quickly, the Government re-opened SH1 south of Kaikoura just before Christmas.

Editorial: Year of champion for many codes

The All Blacks long ago developed an ability to dominate the country's sports thinking; year on year. High achievement in the national