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Shane Te Pou: Another callous, cruel Govt decision that hurts Māori, Pasifika most
OPINION: I am tired of burying my people before their time.

Letters: Keep speedway at Western Springs, sell Eden Park instead
OPINION: 'The risk of jumping from one party to the next in three years is awful.'

Editorial: Luxon puts bat to ball in India but will he put pen to paper?
OPINION: Dairy remains the trickiest delivery to negotiate between the two countries.

Simon Wilson: Can Wayne Brown save us from dumb decisions?
OPINION: The mayor wants council to make better calls – and sometimes they really need to.

Steven Joyce: Trump’s unpredictability is making America weaker again
OPINION: We may be witnessing an unprecedented act of geopolitical self-harm by the US.

Thomas Coughlan: Govt comes out on top this week but choppy waters ahead
The Government has fared best of late – but it is unprepared for a brutal winter.

Letters: We can't expect teachers to be parents too
OPINION: 'School is about creating an atmosphere where students enjoy learning.'

Mary Holm: We borrowed to invest in shares and now we’ve lost money
OPINION: Fire your adviser and lay a complaint!

Editorial: GDP boost a reason for hope
OPINION: A GDP surprise perhaps, but a pleasant and vital one.

Adam Pearse: US trade, defence and new ferries loom large over PM’s India FTA progress
ANALYSIS: It isn't about to let up for Luxon after a tiring but successful week in India.

Phil Gifford: Flashpoints from 60 years in sports journalism
OPINION: Herald sportswriter recalls standout moments from 60 years on the job.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s India trade push could secure second term
OPINION: The PM might gain from trying the same approach he used in New Delhi back home.

Editorial: Health NZ treats transparency as a buzzword on a whiteboard
OPINION: Health NZ was “not always following the letter and spirit of the law”.

Letters: We can’t manage climate change, we must adapt to it
OPINION: 'Pokie venues are deliberately designed for sensory deprivation.'

Audrey Young: Veteran vs newbie – Luxon and Peters take very different styles to world stage
OPINION: The PM gets an A for enthusiasm, but he may have his high trade hopes dashed.

Sports Insider: Keep the Saudis out of Kiwi sport
OPINION: New Zealand Rugby would do well to be passed over by Saudi interests.

Editorial: All Blacks eligibility debate won’t die with Razor’s U-turn
OPINION: Rugby, whether it likes it or not, is in the entertainment business.

Michael Johnston: Better paths vital to get people into training for a trade
OPINION: Just 6% of Kiwi school leavers go straight into an apprenticeship.

Letters: NZ needs to get over its dairy obsession
OPINION: 'Fortunately, it is not too late to reverse this loopy decision.'

How history could repeat to hand Parker second world title shot
OPINION: The reality is the Parker-Usyk fight may not get that far.

Letters: Labour shares the blame for unemployment figures
OPINION: 'Time and time again we read of horror stories of gamblers losing everything.'

Simon Wilson: Let’s be honest - PPPs, tolls and the Investment Summit
Opinion: The Government's big play for foreign funding achieved far less than we're told.

Richard Prebble: How I would fix the free school lunch programme
OPINION: Give the money to the schools and make them responsible for making decisions.

Editorial: Seymour and Hipkins are right, local politics needs a shake-up
OPINION: Their reasons may differ, but local politics needs some fresh thinking.

Opinion: Sorry Auckland Council, a bed tax won't help awaken Auckland's events strategy
OPINION: Auckland is on the wrong path when it comes to attracting events.

Opinion: Donald Trump’s poll numbers are sagging. Here’s why
NYT: A Republican pollster breaks down the numbers two months into Trump's second term.

Letters: Students are the solution to school lunch woes
OPINION: 'A minimum sentence is just that, a minimum time to be served.'

Editorial: Nicola Willis must be bold with KiwiSaver proposals
OPINION: Australia's super scheme compels employers to put in 11.5% of workers’ earnings.

Property Insider: Precinct’s twin-skyscraper plans; Goodman moving; Beca to show off new office
When might get the contract to build New Zealand's two tallest new skyscrapers?

Daron Parton’s cartoons: March 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Gregor Paul: The truth behind the Blues' sluggish start to the season
OPINION: The team's once-effective power play lacks the dynamism it had last year.

Phil Gifford: Forget the bomb squad, Crusaders prove rugby should be beautiful
OPINION: There were tight derby matches and a spectacular blow-out.

Alex Powell: Lawson’s biggest strength can save Red Bull’s season
OPINION: What we learned from the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

Editorial: Faster rugby puts the super back into competition
OPINION: Rugby can win when players are given licence to run.

Letters: Rassie Erasmus is a rugby coaching giant
OPINION: South African Rugby is one of the finest examples of the success of a diversity.

Opinion: ‘Bull market’ in Europe as US hits speed bumps
Tariffs loom large as a threat to the wider European economy.

Damian Treanor: How to manage difficult employees effectively
OPINION: Tips for workplace harmony.

The Ex-Files: How to protect your $275k inheritance during a relationship split
OPINION: Inheritance and separation — what you need to know.

Paul Lewis: The young gun upstaging All Blacks captain Scott Barrett
OPINION: Antonio Shalfoon is among a core of players pushing for higher honours.

Ryan Bridge: Luxon is on a roll, he's not about to get rolled
OPINION: Nobody’s foolish enough yet to think changing horses midstream will fix problem.

Shane Te Pou: Supercharge KiwiSaver to secure NZ's financial future
OPINION: We’ve got to get more people into KiwiSaver from a young age and make it fairer.

Diana Clement: Why young digital natives are more vulnerable to online scams
Gen Zs are often twice as likely to experience digital security incidents.

Letters: Trudeau’s tariff riposte was brave, not cringeworthy
OPINION: 'Does anyone remember the concept of tough love?'

Liam Dann: Can the economy recover in time to save Luxon?
OPINION: Economists say the recovery is under way but the public aren't feeling it yet.

Joanna Wane: You’re in for a treat at the best dog cafe in town
OPINION: How Petone has gone to the dogs.