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Trump is doing something no one wants

NYT Opinion: Middle powers would prefer the US plays an important, if less dominant, role.

Liam Napier: Why Chiefs-dominated All Blacks should avoid form fade

ANALYSIS: Scott Robertson endears himself to locals by injecting seven Chiefs into his XV.

Opinion: Auckland's North Shore is an untapped opportunity to host big events

OPINION: Council budgets can support residents with community wellbeing investments.

Editorial: Not everyone is confident the energy sector is in good shape

OPINION: Prices have risen 6.2% since last year and consumers are going hungry or cold.

Letters: The rights and wrongs of David Seymour’s UN letter

OPINION: Was minister's UN letter warranted, or his latest gaffe?

Matthew Hooton: Labour’s chance to distance itself from Te Pāti Māori

OPINION: Labour doesn’t only need to win Tāmaki Makaurau but must be brutal in doing so.

Gregor Paul: The risks in Razor's change-heavy All Blacks side

OPINION: Scott Robertson's latest team changes signal a shift in strategy.

Audrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikes

OPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.

Nick Clark: Towards a system that respects property rights – tidy tweaks or real change?

OPINION: Freshwater reforms propose balancing environmental, social and economic factors.

Opinion: I managed four MIQ hotels during Covid, it was a shambles

MIQ operations faced leadership and communication challenges, causing confusion.

Editorial: Cost-of-living crisis hits harder in winter

OPINION: About one in 10 children lack a safe, warm bed in New Zealand.

Letters: Dirt bike hoons need to face consequences

OPINION: Without some action for the illegal activities, nothing will change.

Ranked: The 30 greatest fast bowlers in test history

OPINION: After over 500 tests, a Telegraph sage runs the rule on the best of the quicks.

Reserve Bank's employee benefits: Gold standard or pretty standard?

ANALYSIS: $800 for a home office, $500 wellness allowance and 15 days' wellness leave.

Richard Prebble: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill matters for property rights

OPINION: Property rights are a cornerstone of liberal democracy, but not in New Zealand.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of July 14 - 20

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Harry Smith: Is the share market a casino? How investors can stack the odds in their favour

This year, global share markets remain near all-time highs despite uncertainties.

Trump’s fans forgive him everything. Why not Epstein?

New York Times Opinion: Trump seems in danger of being consumed by a conspiracy theory.

Inside Economics: NZ recession risks on the rise ... again! Plus: the boy who cried ‘tariff’ – Trump’s threats lose their bite

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

Letters: A new model for our power market is needed

OPINION: Nuclear energy, indigenous rights and health system concerns.

Michelle Palmer: The retirement village sector is commercial, and it must be

OPINION: Retirement villages use a licence-to-occupy model with deferred management fees.

Simon Wilson: Slum designs or no new social housing at all?

Opinion: The Government's plans for social housing are making everything worse.

Editorial: AI's increasing lies may reflect it is learning from humans

OPINION: Answers provided by ChatGPT and Google's Overview are regularly misleading.

Gregor Paul: Why Barrett is now the clear No 10 for the All Blacks

OPINION: Richie Mo'unga's potential return adds complexity but Barrett remains top choice.

Alex Powell: Why Lawson's F1 future is about more than just results

OPINION: The Kiwi is likely to be retained by Red Bull for 2026.

Editorial: Hoons in cars and on bikes have no place in our communities

OPINION: Affected residents have every right to live in peace.

Letters: Minister’s power statement shouldn’t be taken seriously

OPINION: The general electorate knows better than to believe it.

First XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominate

Palmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.

Gregor Paul: How a Dutch teen could change the All Blacks' commercial game

OPINION: Fabian Holland has impressed with his lineout takes and tackles.

Guy Body’s cartoons: July 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Phil Gifford: All Blacks' stunning victory showcases new rugby era

OPINION: Tickets are sold out for the series finale in Hamilton against France.

Audrey Young: Who would lead if Luxon couldn't?

There are a couple of likely scenarios – and a bold scenario.

Letters: A Kiwi road cone ode

OPINION: Should we put player names on the back of All Blacks jerseys?

Opinion: Why Mary Meeker's latest AI insights can't be ignored

Influential trends report by 'Queen of the Internet' returns after six-year hiatus.

Opinion: How NZ can rebuild vocational education with industry support

The EMA says the current system doesn't meet employers' needs.

Phil O'Reilly: NZ business must rethink how it sees Europe

OPINION: The new Europe is about high-tech, logistics and infrastructure, not agriculture.

Sasha Borissenko: Is gig work freedom or friction?

OPINION: The Government is already moving to tighten up who an employee is.

Gregor Paul: The signs the All Blacks have found identity under Razor

OPINION: Scott Robertson's team showed strength with set pieces and a strong kicking game.

Editorial: Using immigration as a primary tool to drive economic growth is risky business

OPINION: We need more people in NZ – and we also need to attract the right mindsets.

Diana Clement: Money mistakes to avoid when you are self-employed

OPINION: Nearly 300,000 Kiwis are self-employed, facing unique financial challenges.

Shane Te Pou: Time for a fair deal from retirement villages

Residents face long waits for refunds, averaging five and a half months.

Letters: We need greater mental health services to prevent more tragedies

OPINION: As each decade passes, one becomes more disenchanted with our political system.

All Blacks player ratings: Which player scored a 9?

How the All Blacks rated in their 43-17 win over France in Wellington.

Fran O'Sullivan: New Zealand must move on from Ardern criticism to get real benefit from Covid inquiry

OPINION: Covid response should be examined dispassionately so NZ can learn for the future.