OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Douse the water deniersCOMMENT: You do have to despair at what the democratic system can throw up.12 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJamie Mackay2017: The good, the bad, the ugly, Trump and WinstonJamie Mackay gives his review of the year that was and announces his Ag Person of the Year11 Dec 05:00 AM
OpinionHosking: The cost of restricting land salesCOMMENT: Here's what I know. When you list your house, you want top dollar - from anywhere29 Nov 05:12 PM
OpinionA billion trees? Actually, Mike, that's no problemComment: It's a big, bold, ambitious plan, but entirely achievable.23 Nov 07:12 PM
OpinionGovt misunderstood again? What should we believe?Comment: When promises are made, few of us work through the reality of what's being said.23 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowWhat makes farming so special?COMMENT: In fighting emissions, should agriculture get a better deal than others?23 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Margarine on brink of comebackButter the only spread worth spreading21 Nov 07:56 PM
OpinionRachel StewartFonterra's spin makes me want to throw upCOMMENT: Fonterra's waterways plan requires a bucket, writes Rachel Stewart.21 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel SmalleyArdern, Trudeau and Trump: You're not in Morrinsville, PMComment: Prime Minister says she regrets sharing Trump story - and so she should.21 Nov 05:00 AM
OpinionHosking: Hand-wringing elites and paying billsComment: How do we want to make a living? Is our default that everything is a hassle?20 Nov 05:27 PM
OpinionWe could get a new consensus on trade agreementsBusiness should help to build a new consensus on NZ's trade agreements.16 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMeat exports still gain from revised TPPOpinion: The agreement on TPP at Da Nang will be good for New Zealand's beef exports.16 Nov 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Back to TPP's drawing boardTPP nearly made the finish line on the weekend.12 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: No TPP glory for TrumpOPINION: While US President was flattered, other nations worked on a trade deal.10 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionSuper Fund's farm buys look good valueFarming is totally unrepresented on the NZX making access difficult for most Kiwis.07 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: BigAg must wake up to synthetic threatCOMMENT: Artificial milk and meat pose huge risk to farming industry.31 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Good luck Jacinda - well, sort of.Jamie Mackay puts a rural perspective on the Prime Minister.30 Oct 02:48 AM
OpinionIf Bill English goes, who is next in line for National?COMMENT: Diving into National's list to see who could eventually lead the party.26 Oct 06:27 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Winston Peters drove a hard bargainComment: The NZ First and Greens deals came at a fairly hefty cost to Labour.19 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJamie Mackay: Time and tide wait for no man, except WinstonJamie contemplates the major events in his lifetime while waiting for Winston...16 Oct 05:00 AM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George: Helping others to help yourselfDom George finds taking time out to help others in the community is good for the soul.11 Oct 08:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: We're all feeling the squeezeOpinion: Perfect potpourri of planetary problems is upon us.10 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionWe need a commission to police climate planAll parties bidding to form a government could agree on a Climate Commission.05 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Broken foot highlights broken health systemA stint in Dunedin's emergency ward causes Jamie to doubt his political leanings...02 Oct 05:00 AM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Let's show farmers we careCOMMENT: Protesters worrying about lambs born in the cold Spring weather take it too far.30 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionMarvelly: Fonterra a cash cow - for someOPINION: You can pay 170 and a half people an average salary - or pay Theo Spierings.29 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettInside Winston's mind: What's driving the kingmaker?Peters reveals seven or eight on team - but that's all he's prepared to give away so far.27 Sep 06:49 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: I'm not afraid of big bad WinstonCOMMENT: Peters has always demonstrated a willingness to do a deal, says Rachel Stewart.26 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: 'Fat cats' in Peters' sightsCOMMENT: So what else is on NZ First's corporate reform agenda?26 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The emotional Maori Party demiseThe shock departure of the Maori Party was the only real upset of the election.26 Sep 06:16 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBe prepared for a Labour-NZ First governmentCOMMENT: Winston Peters could go either way, here's why it will likely be Labour.25 Sep 01:21 AM
OpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Ardern's tax call huge blunderCOMMENT: While Jacinda saved Labour, she and she alone, is responsible for their defeat.24 Sep 07:24 PM
OpinionDom GeorgeDominic 'Furious' George: How farmers can bridge the rural-urban divideThis week's farming protest in Morrinsville was a damp squib. Why preach to the converted?20 Sep 10:03 PM
