Opinion: Wellington still seems run by the Order of the Rabbit, that secret society whose bureaucrat members once swore an oath declaring all councillors 'a pack of bastards', writes Peter Dunne

From Otago University - Comment: NZ’s soft approach to Trump’s Iran war is exposing the strategic and economic costs of trying to hedge between principle and pragmatism, writes Robert Patman.

A foreign policy expert says NZ will face further duress to ramp up defence spending and tamp down the trade deficit. Sam Sachdeva reports.

Week in Review: Mark Todd diverts the book awards ceremony with an angry speech directed at author Sam Mahon

Week in Review: An international roundtable has gathered in Wellington to discuss NZ’s critical minerals potential, including an antimony mine near Reefton, reports Fox Meyer.

The Phoenix women fell at the final hurdle but their historic season represents a remarkable turnaround, brilliant signings and a special coach, writes Aiden McLaughlin

In the second of two commentaries by Iranians living in New Zealand, Ahmad Rahmati argues bombing is not the way to freedom for his people

Week in Review: From The Detail: The marketers of ultra-processed foods have taken a leaf out of the tobacco industry's playbook to make their foods more addictive.

Week in Review: Political marriage might be off the table for the two major parties but a no-strings-attached, onoing hook-up could be possible, Labour's Chris Hipkins signals.

From Otago University - Comment: A proposed amendment aimed at limiting climate change litigation does more than just tidy up an awkward corner of tort law. It prioritises short-term business interests over environmental harm.

‘It is as bad as the Treaty Principles Bill in its attempt to erase the Crown’s duty to comply with the agreement made between Māori and the Crown in 1840,’ the Waitangi Tribunal says

Week in Review: Minister Simeon Brown has written to Kiwibank seeking new capitalisation plans following its abandoned $500m capital raise. Andrew Bevin reports.

Week in Review: A nature credits scheme on Monday, praised by environmentalists, gave way to several moves denounced by eNGOs just 24 hours later

Week in Review: A new super ministry's very name illustrates the threat of subsuming our environmental obligations into an urban development organisation

Almost daily, the rights of citizens to participate in decision-making are being stripped away, writes former New Zealander of the Year Dame Anne Salmond

Week in Review: A quarter of beneficiaries whose payments are docked by creditors then need more govt support to make ends meet. Alice Peacock reports.

Week in Review: Former colleague who quit because of alleged bullying says Vaughan Mabee locked him in restaurant cool room and threatened him. Alice Peacock reports.

Today from The Detail: Broadcaster Simon Barnett reflects on life after Jodi, opening up his heart again, changing careers – and being beaten by a Black Fern on TV this month.

Week in Review: NZ could achieve electricity security, affordability and sustainability by breaking the power sector's reliance on gas, economic forum advises

In the second of two commentaries by Iranians living in New Zealand, Ahmad Rahmati argues bombing is not the way to freedom for his people

The Phoenix women fell at the final hurdle but their historic season represents a remarkable turnaround, brilliant signings and a special coach, writes Aiden McLaughlin

Steve Braunias reports from the second day of New Zealand's biggest literary festival

Opinion: Wellington still seems run by the Order of the Rabbit, that secret society whose bureaucrat members once swore an oath declaring all councillors 'a pack of bastards', writes Peter Dunne

From Otago University - Comment: NZ’s soft approach to Trump’s Iran war is exposing the strategic and economic costs of trying to hedge between principle and pragmatism, writes Robert Patman.

A foreign policy expert says NZ will face further duress to ramp up defence spending and tamp down the trade deficit. Sam Sachdeva reports.

‘It is as bad as the Treaty Principles Bill in its attempt to erase the Crown’s duty to comply with the agreement made between Māori and the Crown in 1840,’ the Waitangi Tribunal says

Comment: In the first of two articles, an Iranian-New Zealander gives one perspective on Iran’s struggle for freedom

Steve Braunias reports from the second day of New Zealand's biggest literary festival

Week in Review: The English Language Bill is just 77 words long – so why has it generated hundreds of pages of submissions?

Week in Review: Rich Lister Phillip Mills believes it is paramount NZ First is kept out of power and the Opportunity Party has a 'genuine shot' at being the saving grace. Hanna McCallum reports.

Weekin Review: Analysis: The Supreme Court had set a precedent on climate harm, but this Government is ripping it a new one, writes Jonathan Milne.

NZ's proven gas reserves have fallen by two thirds in the past four years, but we've only burned half that amount. What happened to the rest?

From Otago University - Comment: A proposed amendment aimed at limiting climate change litigation does more than just tidy up an awkward corner of tort law. It prioritises short-term business interests over environmental harm.

Week in Review: NZ's proven gas reserves have fallen by two thirds in the past four years, but we've only burned half that amount. What happened to the rest?

Week in Review: From pushchairs on the sidelines to NZ rugby's top ambassador, Black Fern Erin Rush's long career in the game has reached a new, historic pinnacle

Almost daily, the rights of citizens to participate in decision-making are being stripped away, writes former New Zealander of the Year Dame Anne Salmond

Today from The Detail: Broadcaster Simon Barnett reflects on life after Jodi, opening up his heart again, changing careers – and being beaten by a Black Fern on TV this month.

The truth about political opinion polls

Week in Review: Ahead of the PM's big speech to business leaders in Auckland, Coasters gathered at the Blackball Inn for a very different election year debate. Ellen Curnow reports.

Z Energy supply leader Julian Hughes explains how disruption in the Strait of Hormuz can affect New Zealand’s fuel supply chain and prices.

Only 30 percent of school leavers go to university so supporting alternative pathways is where reallocated funding should go, says tertiary education provider

Week in Review: Former colleague who quit because of alleged bullying says Vaughan Mabee locked him in restaurant cool room and threatened him. Alice Peacock reports.

The latest NielsenIQ BookScan chart of NZ books, plus win Barry Soper's political memoir

Week in Review: 'Why wouldn't you be an optimist?' Christopher Luxon says, while urging NZers to prepare for four globalised challenges putting our country at risk

Steve Braunias reports from the opening day of New Zealand's biggest literary festival

Comment: In the first of two articles, an Iranian-New Zealander gives one perspective on Iran’s struggle for freedom

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Only 30 percent of school leavers go to university so supporting alternative pathways is where reallocated funding should go, says tertiary education provider

From Otago University - Comment: A proposed amendment aimed at limiting climate change litigation does more than just tidy up an awkward corner of tort law. It prioritises short-term business interests over environmental harm.

Z Energy supply leader Julian Hughes explains how disruption in the Strait of Hormuz can affect New Zealand’s fuel supply chain and prices.