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There are strong arguments for NZ to follow Australia and ban under-16s from social media.

A simple inquiry about language can bring on a wave of shame for many immigrants to NZ.

We’ve all known men with fragile egos who can’t cope with women of equal power.

I feel almost treasonous raising this, but the time has come for a serious discussion.

Being able to determine one’s class by the words one uses may be on its way out.

Concerns raised that the Supreme Court has overstepped its constitutional bounds.

If Kiwis were voting, the result would be a landslide victory to one candidate.

One group has safe, legal access to cannabis and everyone else is a criminal.

For some kids "chronically absent" from school, there could be a simple solution.

Is it the weakening of institutions contributes to the current sense of uncertainty?

Economists are generally keener on weight-loss drugs than doctors.

Expect more ads aimed at separating young people from their money.

The sad death of the owner of the Bayesian, which sank near Sicily in August.

Is there a more positive term for later life that encapsulates freedom and fulfilment?

ACT and leader David Seymour's behaviour is undemocratic bullying.

Scottish officials try to introduce local dialect into govt documents with limited success

Proposed law does not reform the sentencing process, it just adjusts and limits it.

Home ownership dreams are being dashed in Australian just as they are in NZ.

America may not be in control of its crises, but it's good at making money from them.

Good legislation could help grow the EV fleet, says John McClure.

Celebrity Treasure Island showed me that we've lost the plot.

The British public have lost faith in the fictional long arm of the law.

We once put a premium on our public health system, now we’re paying premiums to avoid it.

Former superintendent Alec Waugh: His advice for the incoming police commissioner.

NZ companies doing business with China are rightly concerned about NZ-US relations.

Dubai sparkles and shines but hides the secret violence of its inner life.

Doomscrolling is inevitable in the countdown to the US presidential election.

Costly overseas climate commitments seem out of touch with current economic climate.

Behind a billionaire's donation is a more consequential risk than vanity: political advice

As fighting continues, it will take a concerted effort to get Sudan back on track.