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Opinion: What to do if you have been left out of a parent's will
OPINION: I would prefer not to go through the court system so what are my options?

Nadine Higgins: How innovative schemes are aiding first-home buyers
OPINION: Buying your first home? Here's how to get there faster, without the strings.

Bruce Cotterill: Is our bloated bureaucracy hindering economic growth?
OPINION: Net core Crown debt is projected to rise to 45.5% of GDP by June 2029.
Reviews

William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia's La Traviata impresses full house
The first party scene featured the NZ Opera Chorus mingling above the orchestra.

William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia's Beethoven 5 captivates audiences
REVIEW: The concert was so popular, it was scheduled for two consecutive nights.

Review: Brad Pitt's F1 the Movie is a thrilling ride
REVIEW: Stars are having a rip-roaring time, and it makes for irresistible cinematic fun.

William Dart review: Mozart and Bach shine at Bach Musica NZ's Auckland concert
REVIEW: Musicians bring tenderness, thought and thunder to masters' dazzling works.

William Dart review: How Auckland Philharmonia captivated with Handel and Tippett
REVIEW: Handel's Water Music echoed its 1717 premiere with lively, rhythmic energy.

'We are your family': Inside Sir Dave Dobbyn's epic, emotional Town Hall show
Kiwi legend continues 'business as usual', despite Parkinson’s diagnosis.
Cartoons

Richard Dale’s cartoon: July 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Richard Dale shares his view on current events.

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

Letters: Les Bleus deserved more respect
OPINION: Media got it horribly wrong by underestimating the French rugby team.

Letters: When travelling, do not rely on the good faith and help of strangers
OPINION: I’m amazed that New Zealand paid $29 million towards a satellite.

Letters: Where have our statesman gone?
OPINION: Tougher penalties for assaulting first responders will hopefully make role safer.
More opinion

Gregor Paul: The key scrum that shows course to next World Cup
Ardie Savea made a bold call, trusting the young pack to execute the decisive scrum.

Richard Dale’s cartoon: July 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Richard Dale shares his view on current events.

Phil Gifford: All Blacks rookie looks to be 'real deal'
The All Blacks-France opener had a weird, bizarre air to it from start to finish.

Balancing power: What the employment law changes mean for you
Comment: Employees earning over $180,000 lose the right to claim unjustified dismissal.

Letters: When travelling, do not rely on the good faith and help of strangers
OPINION: I’m amazed that New Zealand paid $29 million towards a satellite.

William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia's La Traviata impresses full house
The first party scene featured the NZ Opera Chorus mingling above the orchestra.

Editorial: Anti-expert rhetoric needs to stop
OPINION: Would you take the advice of a master plumber or your husband for a leaky pipe?

Craig Mcilroy: Balancing flood resilience with community recreation
OPINION: The project plans to expand flood storage to 550 million litres.

Opinion: What to do if you have been left out of a parent's will
OPINION: I would prefer not to go through the court system so what are my options?

Gregor Paul: Progress or stalling? All Blacks' key challenge in new season
OPINION: Scott Robertson praised their bravery but said defensive improvements are needed.

Letters: Where have our statesman gone?
OPINION: Tougher penalties for assaulting first responders will hopefully make role safer.

Editorial: Kiwis support the business battler, not the shoplifter
OPINION: Politicians should not be making excuses for those in society who break the law.

Shane Te Pou: Springsteen is a pulse of musical power for the working class
Springsteen’s music resonates deeply, narrating my own story and struggles.

Vege tips: Why you should keep a gardening diary
OPINION: Computers are all good but there's something more tactile about a physical diary.

Opinion: Are we there yet? The evolution of the great Kiwi Road Trip
Opinion: In holiday road trips of old, getting lost wasn’t a mistake-it was an adventure.

Ryan Bridge: Election battle lines are slowly being drawn
OPINION: National focuses on crime as a key election issue, outpolling Labour.

Nadine Higgins: How innovative schemes are aiding first-home buyers
OPINION: Buying your first home? Here's how to get there faster, without the strings.

Bruce Cotterill: Is our bloated bureaucracy hindering economic growth?
OPINION: Net core Crown debt is projected to rise to 45.5% of GDP by June 2029.

Opinion: Women's rugby steps forward with boots designed just for them
The boots will debut as the Black Ferns chase another three-peat.

Fran O’Sullivan: ESG is being redefined as Europe ramps up defence investment
OPINION: European stock exchanges redefine ESG as 'energy, security and geostrategy'.

Opinion: I tried a hangover pill – and was amazed when it actually worked
Telegraph: Is the Myrkl pill actually a miracle pill?

Mary Holm: The ways to make your cash last in retirement
OPINION: Renting can be a better option than owning your own home.

Thomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councils
News of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.

Editorial: Qantas cyber attack a timely reminder for individuals and businesses to protect data
OPINION: Cyber criminals are getting smarter and we need to be too.