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Letters: I like politicians who stick to their beliefs and challenge authority

OPINION: Can’t one TV channel at least be funded for high quality public programming?

Jamie Beaton: ‘Sea of mediocrity’ - NCEA is broken and needed to be scrapped

OPINION: It is time to level up our learning system and step into the future.

Iona Thomas: Palestinian recognition isn't a reward. It's a rescue plan

OPINION: The UK calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access and a political horizon.

Gregor Paul: Razor's 4-4-4 juggling act charged by Mo'unga return

OPINION: The All Blacks want four options per position after injuries in 2011.

Letters: More is needed to counter approaching disaster

OPINION: Are we doing enough to plan for climate change?

Matthew Hooton: NZ's economic woes should take priority over race debates

OPINION: Whose interests are served by voters arguing about race rather than economics?

Editorial: Are emergency housing policies in need of tweaking?

OPINION: Minister Chris Bishop is open to changing emergency housing policies.

Liam Napier: Why Mo'unga's All Blacks return is more complex than it seems

OPINION: A limited window makes Robertson's quarterback regaining a starting spot tougher.

Audrey Young: NCEA masterclass – Stanford schools colleagues on how to get things done

OPINION: It has been Erica Stanford's week, or perhaps Erica Stanford's year.

Nick Clark: Why NZ's councils face a financial reckoning

OPINION: Councils face rising debt as the Government monitors their performance closely.

Greg Smith: How US tariff hikes could reshape NZ's economic landscape

OPINION: Dairy exports to the US, worth $1 billion, will face significant challenges.

Gregor Paul: How Scott Robertson is reshaping the All Blacks' strategy

OPINION: Fabian Holland and Simon Parker add strength to the All Blacks' line-up.

Letters: Proper consultation is needed for qualification system

OPINION: We shouldn’t rush NCEA education reforms.

Editorial: Is it time to curb our fast-fashion addiction?

OPINION: Kiwis send about 180,000 tonnes of clothing & textile waste to landfills yearly.

Richard Prebble: Why Luxon couldn’t lower US tariffs on NZ goods

OPINION: New Zealand faces a 15% US tariff, higher than Australia's 10% rate.

What the Reserve Bank will look for in today's job market data

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of August 4 - 10

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Editorial: NCEA reform a once-in-a-generation opportunity

Editorial: The writing has been on the wall for NCEA.

Letters: AT needs to find a solution that works for disability card-holders

OPINION: Disabled drivers face enough hurdles as it is.

Audrey Young: Why Winston Peters needs help to resolve the NZ-Cook Islands dispute

OPINION: It's been suggested there are too many 'old bull-young bull' dynamics at play.

Simon Wilson: Why National's got the country and itself into such a mess

OPINION: National either knows what it's doing or it doesn't, but the outcome is the same.

Opinion: Speed meets strategy for an enduring infrastructure plan

Gaining momentum with careful planning is the key

Ben Francis: Five questions after Warriors' heartbreak loss to Dolphins

OPINION: They are in serious danger of dropping out of the crucial top four next weekend.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: August 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Gregor Paul: Proof Razor is going all-in to find the missing piece

OPINION: Scott Robertson definitely has a type when it comes to loose forwards.

Editorial: Tāmaki Makaurau's byelection is really about Willie Jackson and John Tamihere

OPINION: Willie Jackson and John Tamihere are key behind the scenes.

Letters: NCEA doesn't set our kids up for the real world

OPINION: Before a big review, there are some small changes to make before 2026.

Gary Gotlieb: Helipads, boatsheds and NZ's unfair resource consent system

OPINION: The RMA process makes it easier for wealthy applicants to get consent.

Property Insider: The dire state of Auckland CBD real estate

A close look at 12 sites around the CBD gives an insight into the state of the market.

Peter Reidy: Why KiwiRail's bold electrification plan is crucial for NZ's future

Development should be seen through a transport lens rather than road v rail.

Kieran McAnulty: Govt must stop blame game and deliver certainty

A compromise between National and Labour would survive a change of Government

Simon Bridges: Why NZ's energy market needs urgent reform

Investment in new generation is not happening on the scale or speed it needs to.

Kali Mercier: The infrastructure crisis you can’t see

New Zealand is not properly looking after the infrastructure it already has.

Chris Bishop: NZ trapped in infrastructure 'Gordian knot'

We are getting on with building infrastructure — not just announcing it.

Richard Harman: Political cycles stall NZ infrastructure progress

It is time to stop playing political games with vital infrastructure.

Anne Gibson: Fletcher Construction sale would end proud building era

OPINION: Business was once so great it took two big books to tell part of its history.

Marcelo Menoita: Southern Cross Project could unlock billions for NZ economy

The project could bring NZ$1.87b in economic benefits over 10 years.

Opinion: Relentless rates and projects push Wellington off track

Wellington must axe poor-value spending. Every dollar spent must deliver public value.

Luke Pierson: Why Wellington's council must learn to listen

Vision for Wellington is an attempt to help the city find its rhythm again.

Julie Anne Genter: Time to prioritise public good over private gain

The Green Party calls for renewed investment in public services and climate action.

Jamie Ensor: What led Government to abolish NCEA – and why we shouldn't be shocked

ANALYSIS: It's likely to be a popular move at the right time for the Government.

Alex Powell: Lawson's statement to Red Bull with Verstappen battle

OPINION: What we learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Guy Body’s cartoons: August 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

The bolter that would add depth to All Blacks pack

The question of who will come into the squad is blurred by injuries.