Opinion
'What unites us is stronger than what divides us' - Race Relations Commissioner
Opinion - Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon is calling for unity as contentious conversations heat up over the summer holidays.
Freedom or fear? Mixed messages on Level One
This week's move down to Level One was heralded by the media here and overseas as a major achievement - and the welcome return of more freedom in our daily lives, including sport with fans in the… Audio
New York Times staff revolt over column not fit to print
A controversial column in the New York Times headlined “Send in The Troops” prompted a staff backlash at the prestigious paper before bosses decided - a little to late - it was not fit to print Audio
New Zealanders continue to favour euthanasia legislation
A new survey from Research New Zealand Limited shows that Kiwis continue to be in favour of euthanasia legislation, while opinion is more polarised but possibly changing in favour of the recreational… Audio
3MM: Colin Hogg offers an opinion on opinions
Short, succinct opinions from New Zealander on subjects of their choice. Here's writer Colin Hogg Audio
The battle for hearts and minds on our op-ed pages
New Zealanders are drowning in comment. Auckland University staff alone wrote 220 comment pieces for general audiences in 2017. Think tanks and sector groups churn them out op-eds, and many others do… Audio
Parker fails to deliver the punch
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker may have retained his WBO world title against Hughie Fury in Manchester yesterday but he's done little to inspire the lucrative UK boxing market, writes Matt…
Ardern is 'standout leader' of post-Clark Labour
Opinion - The Green Party's splutter has quickly eclipsed the media frenzy around Labour's election of a sparkling new leader a week ago. Jon Johansson reminds us why we cared.
History shows odds against Worsley
OPINION: British adventurer Henry Worsley's death has Finlay Macdonald questioning whether it's worth emulating past adventures simply for the challenge.
Curtain up on spectacle of sport
OPINION: The spectacle of sport has intrigued, fascinated and entertained New Zealanders throughout the ages.