Opinion

Letters: New Zealand was at its wealthiest with a smaller population
OPINION: When is it appropriate to use the C-word in any situation?

Let’s rally to save Kiwi community halls – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: It's time to crank up the barbie and save our community halls.
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Liam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy
Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation?

Dellwyn Stuart: Pay equity move erodes democracy in NZ
The Government used urgency to change pay equity rules last week.

Steven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food prices
OPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.
Reviews

Review: Bubbah shocks audiences by shaving her head at comedy show
The NZ International Comedy Festival is under way in Auckland and Wellington.

'Calamity': New book lays bare 'cover-up' of a steeply declining Joe Biden
'Original Sin' presents evidence that Biden’s cognitive decline began way back in 2015.

William Dart: NZTrio's concert captivates with Schubert and Vasks
REVIEW: Magnifique was a fitting title for a thrilling concert experience.

'So lucky to call her yours': Gracie Abrams praises Lorde at Spark Arena show
The US singer covered Liability, plus revealed the Kiwi prank she fell for.

Review: Should you get on board Auckland's new Agatha Christie adaptation?
Murder on the Orient Express has been adapted for film, TV - and now, the stage.

Why Bluey's Big Play is a masterclass in kids' entertainment
Kiwi Bluey fans have been eagerly awaiting the show's arrival, so was it worth the wait?
Cartoons

Daron Parton’s cartoons: May 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
Letters to the Editor

Letters: New Zealand was at its wealthiest with a smaller population
OPINION: When is it appropriate to use the C-word in any situation?

Letters: The standard of behaviour in Parliament is increasingly appalling
OPINION: Say what you like about Winston, but he has standards, unlike many others.

Letters: What’s worse? Te Pāti Māori haka or van Velden’s use of the c-word?
OPINION: Te Pāti Māori's Parliament haka was just cultural expression
More opinion

Mary Holm: Gold's risks outweigh rewards for cautious savers
OPINION: Gold offers no dividends, unlike shares, which provide returns even in downturns.

The Budget lever the Govt could pull to lift NZ out of economic doldrums
OPINION: NZ has long aspired to have an energy-resilient economy. This is a way to do it.

Opinion: 54th Parliament’s worst week – Thomas Coughlan
A look back at our angry, sweary Parliament.

Editorial: All Blacks tests at risk of being an event for the well-heeled
Opinion: The Boks at Eden Park is one of those games you want to take your children to.

Simon Wilson: How dense is your love? Confronting the Auckland housing crisis
OPINION: Density done well, speed rules, new road layouts and writers come to town.

'Disruptive' change: Andy Coster’s new role in reshaping social sector funding
Andy Coster says his agency will not manage the new social investment fund for long.

Opinion: $9 broccoli? Why NZ needs to put vegetables front and centre
OPINION: New Zealand needs a national plan for vegetable production.

Four Kiwi scenarios that could use comedian Nathan Fielder's rehearsal treatment
Opinion: Nathan Fielder's hit show could help solve some Kiwi calamities.

Opinion: What Naples means for a dramatic America's Cup
The protocol may relax nationality rules, allowing teams to bolster their ranks.

How safe is the future of the All Blacks Sevens? - Elliott Smith
Ireland have axed their men's sevens team amid financial struggles.

NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today
Want to have your say on our stories? Here's how.

Children’s Commissioner: We sit at the wrong end of global bullying rankings
New Zealand's youth face the second highest bullying rate in the OECD and EU.

Editorial: Political noise drowns out economic reality
OPINION: Butter is expensive and Kiwis are leaving this country.

Matthew Hooton: Te Pāti Māori should leave Parliament voluntarily
OPINION: If Parliament isn’t legitimate, why do Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi show up?

Letters: What’s worse? Te Pāti Māori haka or van Velden’s use of the c-word?
OPINION: Te Pāti Māori's Parliament haka was just cultural expression

Opinion: I’m a GP - these are the six most commonly asked questions
Telegraph opinion: Classic patient concerns, and how one doctor answers them.

Audrey Young: C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politics
OPINION: Who won't be seething with disgust after the past few days in Parliament?

Opinion: I mothered him for 15 years – that’s why we finally split up
Telegraph opinion: Why do females take on the brunt of family life and chores?

Gregor Paul: How corporate greed could price fans out of rugby's biggest match
OPINION: Live entertainment seems to have lost the plot.

Opinion: School leaders deal with social media's harm every Monday morning
OPINION: Schools report increased anxiety and insomnia from social media use.

Letters: Could the American Pope be a guiding influence for the American President?
OPINION: The two most powerful men in the world are American. Could that be a good thing?

Opinion: Why mallard ducks are more than just a pretty nuisance
Opinion: A duck season drone raises questions on wildlife management and costs.

Editorial: We've reached the point where KiwiSaver changes must occur
OPINION: By 2028 there will be a million Kiwis aged 65 or older.

Mike King: Banning social media won’t fix our kids’ mental health
Catherine Wedd proposed a ban on social media for under 16s.