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Editorial: Feeble end to mayoralty of much promise

Seldom has New Zealand seen, at any level of politics, a rise and fall as rapid as that of Len Brown.

Editorial: No surprise housing accord has been a flop

Auckland house prices have been driven by speculative demand as much as - or probably more than - a shortage of supply.

Editorial: 'Korea' slight an assault on free speech

Ron Mark's attack on Melissa Lee's right to criticise her adopted country would have been poor in public but is appalling in Parliament.

Editorial: McCullum column has Australia batting hard

A war of words preceding the cricket test under way in Brisbane may partly explain the first two days' action in the middle.

Editorial: Govt needs to work harder for schools

Teachers' pay should contain a decile element to encourage them to stay where they are most needed. Decile funding, too, should be more heavily weighted to compensate.

Editorial: US ship at festivities will close chapter

Not before time, the United States Navy has been invited to send a ship to New Zealand which, if accepted in the spirit in which it is given, could end a 30-year suspension of visits to our ports.....

Editorial: Kiwis OK with knighthoods

New Zealanders and Australians have much in common, but not everything. Our respective attitude to knighthoods is one area we, in general, differ.

Editorial: Media suicide restrictions do little good

News media in other free countries would be amazed at the restrictions on reporting deaths in New Zealand by suicide.

Editorial: All Blacks in every way an inspiration

When the All Blacks won the World Cup in New Zealand four years ago, it was hard to imagine any victory could be sweeter.

Editorial: Too much information robs office of dignity

With revelations holding us up to ridicule, Key should treat his position with more respect.

Editorial: Winners even before they take the field

The current All Blacks' culture of comradeship and sportsmanship is a credit to the team and their leaders.

Editorial: ABs can unite NZ's diversity

Our series this week on the diversity of today's NZ contained an interesting comment from sociologist Professor Paul Spoonley on our national identity.

Editorial: Use surplus for benefit of everyone

After the smiles and the high-fives, minister must resist pressure to spend extra cash on tax cuts or bolstering social programmes.

Editorial: Captivating pool play brilliant ad for rugby

Eliminated hosts deserve high praise for stunning standard of event so far.

Editorial: PMs must work, end Kiwis' Australia limbo

Turnbull's and Key's burning issue on their agenda is the detention and deportation of non-Australian citizens who have been convicted of crime.

Editorial: Little facing dilemma over deputy choice

Labour's leader, Andrew Little, faces a dilemma over what sort of deputy he needs.

Editorial: Seven basic gun rules need heeding

The death of Reporoa boy Connor Phillips as a hunting party was unloading firearms in Kaingaroa Forest on Sunday is the fifth fatal accident with firearms in New Zealand this year.

Editorial: NZ will need a new deal for rental homes

A conference of property investors in Auckland this weekend is liable to hear some tough talking about rental houses.