Opinion and Analysis

When it comes to free school lunches, how much waste can we live with?

Analysis: Schools say it’s impossible not to have some wastage within the school lunches programme. ...

Opinion: Why power should be subsidised for struggling households

Opinion: Last week's big chill highlighted why New Zealand should consider "social tariffs" for elec...

Analysis: NZ players' threat the biggest development in rugby in 30 years

Analysis: Not since rugby went professional in 1995 have we seen such ructions here, writes Patrick ...

Maiki Sherman: How Peters saved his ministry from sweeping Budget cuts

It has been 45 years to the day since Winston Peters first entered Parliament. For the current Deput...

I tried Starbucks' new olive oil-infused drinks – I have thoughts

OPINION: Starbucks' Oleato range – pairing caffeine with Partanna extra virgin olive oil – promises ...

Biden v Trump debate: How to watch in NZ and times

It's the repeat match-up that nobody in America really seems to want, but US President Joe Biden and...

'Pride is a time to wonder at the distance we've travelled'.

To kick off this year's Pride celebrations, we present the text of a moving speech delivered by LGBT...

Analysis: Five reasons the Govt should slow down on raising speed limits

Analysis: The case for lower speed limits is compelling, writes Simon Kingham for The Conversation. ...

Is it just me or is everybody talking about my ovaries?

When did the cone of silence around menopause become a megaphone? And is anyone else finding the reb...

Opinion: Trump shooting won't loosen the grip of 'America's rifle'

Opinion: The attempt on Donald Trump's life likely won't affect the cult status the AR-15 enjoys on ...

Olympics: Amazing scenes as tennis titans Djokovic and Nadal clash

1News sport reporter Guy Heveldt details what it was like to watch two tennis legends compete at the...

Middle-aged radicalisation: Why are so many of Britain's rioters over 40?

Analysis: The middle-aged are vulnerable to being misled by fake news and conspiracy theories, write...

Analysis: NZ is running out of gas – literally

Analysis: It's good news for the climate, but bad news for the economy, write David Dempsey, Jannik ...

Opinion: Why it's time we retired the term 'race relations'

Opinion: 'Race relations' is an outdated and imprecise term, writes Lara Greaves for The Conversatio...

Aussies get right to disconnect from work - why don't Kiwis have the same?

Opinion: The right to disconnect from work – and employer surveillance – is growing globally. So, wh...