OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of Simon BridgesCOMMENT: I woke up super-amped and ready to rock.02 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Simon Bridges' rubbish first day as leaderCOMMENT: In his first attempt to embarrass Labour, Bridges ended up with egg on his face.28 Feb 09:21 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungGame on: Bridges brings out mongrel in ArdernComment: He may be Oxford educated but it was pure Te Atatu.27 Feb 02:05 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Joyce, Collins win campaign but not contestComment: Conditions of secrecy helped Joyce's campaign to get off the starting block.26 Feb 06:48 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Amy Adams – the compromise candidateComment: As National well knows, being the most popular doesn't guarantee victory.26 Feb 01:58 AM
OpinionHosking: This could be a stroke of genius from the GovernmentComment: As a piece of politics, this is clever. As a piece of business, the jury's out.25 Feb 05:43 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Anything can happen in Nats raceCOMMENT: Public popularity won't decide who'll step into English's Hush Puppies.25 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionTerry SartenTerry Sarten: Love is a pavlova; like has lost its flavourLove is devalued; liking has become meaningless, but hate is still hate24 Feb 01:00 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Carping at movie deeply misguided in flawed worldCOMMENT: Three Billboards film has drawn flak for lack of neat ending — but that's life.20 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel RoseRachel Rose: Herbicide resistance rising - let's adaptIncreasing weed resistance will render herbicide sprays redundant20 Feb 06:16 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of National Leadership raceCOMMENT: Oh hello! Fancy seeing my name in my own Secret Diary!16 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Why Bridges is Nats' best betCOMMENT: Despite his flaws, many commentators regard him as the best bet for National.15 Feb 04:27 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Why I pick Amy Adams to win leadership battleCOMMENT: Amy Adams is the strong silent type and a hard worker.14 Feb 05:56 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Why there's a lot to worry about in the National leadership raceComment: Simon Bridges clearly wanted no distractions as he launched his leadership bid.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: In a cold war state of mindThe Russians and Chinese will respond, and the world will become a little more dangerous.08 Feb 09:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Yee-ha! Rodeo is doomedCOMMENT: So, we all know in our hearts that rodeo is wrong.06 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWhy Parliament is so conservative on cannabisCOMMENT: Bryce Edwards looks at Chloe Swarbrick's failed bill.01 Feb 01:49 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Boy racer noise drowns quiet country lifeCOMMENT: Why do we have to put up with these stupid antics?23 Jan 06:07 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret diary of 2018COMMENT: The Secret Diary is on holiday for two weeks. It may, or may not, be back.20 Jan 04:00 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret horoscopes of 2018COMMENT: Steve Braunias provides a 100% accurate forecast for your year ahead.12 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret horoscopes of 2018COMMENT: Steve Braunias provides a 100 per cent accurate horoscope guide to your year.05 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasBraunias: Looking at the year in satireTo be honest I approached another year of satirical intent with a heavy heart.29 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of ChristmasCOMMENT: Let me perfectly clear about something – for once! Let me just say this.22 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of Mike HoskingCOMMENT: I was ironing my socks this afternoon when I noticed a loose thread at the toe.15 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Minister resorts to blusterWillie Jackson was not the only minister who learned a hard lesson today.12 Dec 05:06 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret diary of Secret SantaCOMMENT: Steve Braunias reveals who's giving what to whom this Christmas.08 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasBraunias: Secret diary of Royal EngagementCOMMENT: I wish Prince Harry and Meghan Markle every happiness.01 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret diary of Jack TameCOMMENT: What was the broadcaster thinking as he interviewed PM Jacinda Ardern this week?24 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasThe Secret Diary of MAFSMarried at First Sight: What were they thinking?17 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettFirst day farce: National's brazen bluffComment: National's vote demands bordered on political blackmail.07 Nov 12:46 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSecret Diary of The OppositionToday's Secret Diary features bill English, Paula bennett and Jian Yang.03 Nov 04:00 PM
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
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung on Peters: One offer good, two offers can get complicatedCOMMENT: Which ever party takes power, NZ First could expect a deal to help it survive.17 Oct 04:00 PM