Opinion

Gregor Paul: Progress or stalling? All Blacks' key challenge in new season
OPINION: Scott Robertson praised their bravery but said defensive improvements are needed.

Letters: Where have our statesman gone?
OPINION: Tougher penalties for assaulting first responders will hopefully make role safer.
Analysis
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Editorials
Business Opinion

Opinion: What to do if you have been left out of a parent's will
OPINION: I would prefer not to go through the court system so what are my options?

Nadine Higgins: How innovative schemes are aiding first-home buyers
OPINION: Buying your first home? Here's how to get there faster, without the strings.

Bruce Cotterill: Is our bloated bureaucracy hindering economic growth?
OPINION: Net core Crown debt is projected to rise to 45.5% of GDP by June 2029.
Reviews

William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia's Beethoven 5 captivates audiences
REVIEW: The concert was so popular, it was scheduled for two consecutive nights.

Review: Brad Pitt's F1 the Movie is a thrilling ride
REVIEW: Stars are having a rip-roaring time, and it makes for irresistible cinematic fun.

William Dart review: Mozart and Bach shine at Bach Musica NZ's Auckland concert
REVIEW: Musicians bring tenderness, thought and thunder to masters' dazzling works.

William Dart review: How Auckland Philharmonia captivated with Handel and Tippett
REVIEW: Handel's Water Music echoed its 1717 premiere with lively, rhythmic energy.

'We are your family': Inside Sir Dave Dobbyn's epic, emotional Town Hall show
Kiwi legend continues 'business as usual', despite Parkinson’s diagnosis.

Review: Sky TV nails First XV return but misses big rugby moment
REVIEW: That controversial Marlborough Boys' try and the latest in schools rugby.
Cartoons

Daron Parton’s cartoons: July 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: July 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
Letters to the Editor

Letters: Where have our statesman gone?
OPINION: Tougher penalties for assaulting first responders will hopefully make role safer.

Letters: The changes we need to make to make electricity prices affordable
OPINION: Plus Luxon on unemployment; climate change; social cohesion and the CRL.

Letters: Personal choices blocking climate change measures
OPINION: Increasing frequency and severity of climate events inevitable without action.
More opinion

Opinion: Women's rugby steps forward with boots designed just for them
The boots will debut as the Black Ferns chase another three-peat.

Fran O’Sullivan: ESG is being redefined as Europe ramps up defence investment
OPINION: European stock exchanges redefine ESG as 'energy, security and geostrategy'.

Opinion: I tried a hangover pill – and was amazed when it actually worked
Telegraph: Is the Myrkl pill actually a miracle pill?

Mary Holm: The ways to make your cash last in retirement
OPINION: Renting can be a better option than owning your own home.

Thomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councils
News of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.

Letters: The changes we need to make to make electricity prices affordable
OPINION: Plus Luxon on unemployment; climate change; social cohesion and the CRL.

Editorial: Qantas cyber attack a timely reminder for individuals and businesses to protect data
OPINION: Cyber criminals are getting smarter and we need to be too.

Opinion: Why French tactics could trouble All Blacks in Dunedin clash
While they rest key players, France has focused on a forward-heavy strategy.

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Daron Parton’s cartoons: July 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Opinion: Mowbray helipad decision opens door in area with few regulations
OPINION: One couple's wish to commute by helicopter sets a worrying precedent.

Letters: Personal choices blocking climate change measures
OPINION: Increasing frequency and severity of climate events inevitable without action.

Editorial: Bus drivers face daily fear of assault on the job
OPINION: In November, an Auckland driver whose ribs were fractured required hospital care.

Matthew Hooton: NZ Super needs to be cut now
OPINION: Don’t laugh at the disastrous US fiscal outlook – we’re set to outdo them.

Gregor Paul: The All Blacks' bold selection shake-up to become 'killers'
OPINION: A Hurricanes star is praised for his calm decision-making and precise execution.

Opinion: We’ve never seen a president this unconstrained
Opinion: Both Donald Trump and his Republican Party could ultimately regret it.

Audrey Young: Crash and burn – Chris Hipkins gets the pip over ram raids
OPINION: Are the Herald's 'Tory owners' suppressing crime coverage? Er, no.

Roger Partridge: The Dutch lessons NZ needs for regulatory reform
OPINION: Dutch workers produce 51% more output while working 300 fewer hours annually.

Opinion: A brief 700-year history of overtourism
The point is to prevent local irritation over bad behaviour from going madly off track.

Letters: Do politicians know how bad our rural roads are?
OPINION: Seymour is a little fish in this big ocean, who knows how to swim with the tide.

How do you mess up a Kiwi classic like Jaffas? - Deborah Pead
OPINION: RJ’s says it stopped making Jaffas due to declining sales. What a cop-out.

Editorial: The Garden Bird Survey is crucial for NZ's birdlife conservation
OPINION: Last year's survey showed increasing trends for tūī and pīwakawaka.

Simon Wilson: David Seymour has made a mess of almost everything he's touched
OPINION: If Seymour was serious about getting things done, he'd have a different record.

Gregor Paul: How under-strength French squad cheats ABs out of meaningful contest
OPINION: French squad in NZ lacks their top 37 players and is seen as strategic cheating.