Diesel has been our nation's cheapest fuel for more than three decades – until now. Keep Reading

It may be politically on-trend to bash the Three Waters reforms, but new mayors and councils must work with the Government to find some integrated way to provide New Zealanders clean water and a better environment Keep Reading

Columnist Rod Oram is struck by an encouraging summit on food and our futures, and a discouraging week from politicians and farmer leaders. Keep Reading

Oxfam has ranked New Zealand 136th in the world on the fairness of its tax system. Keep Reading

The cost of building a new home is rising at its fastest rate on record but signs of relief are emerging on the distant horizon. Keep Reading

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has appointed its first two councillors to Te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha / Environment Canterbury following the passing of the Ngāi... Keep Reading

Bank customers appear to be managing debt well with an increasing number ahead on their home loan payments. Keep Reading

The average household now earns almost 50% more than a decade ago, but a small proportion of the population still holds the lion's share of the country's wealth. Keep Reading

It's the first annual home value reduction since June 2011. Keep Reading

Agricultural emissions are behind two thirds of the warming New Zealand is responsible for, but the sector is slated to get special benefits under the Government's farm pricing proposal. Keep Reading

OPINION: For three nights I have not been able to sleep. Keep Reading

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ANALYSIS: The Government's new scheme looks like a sound and realistic political compromise in the sometimes febrile environment of climate politics. Keep Reading

OPINION: The local body elections demonstrated once again that voting is a dying art in New Zealand. We all have an obligation to reverse this. Keep Reading

An outgoing Rotorua councillor is defending Māori wards in councils, saying it is necessary to have tangata whenua at the decision-making table to ensure their people's rights are honoured. Keep Reading

Online voting, a specific voting day and even compulsory voting will be part of discussions to reboot local elections, after a historically low turnout over... Keep Reading

Roger J Kerr says a major financial collapse due to someone’s failure to meet cash margin calls on extreme leveraged positions in equities or bonds is the sort of risk event just waiting to happen Keep Reading

“Getting Māori land back is not going to happen by magic. It's not going to happen by other people's generosity. It's only going to happen by our own straight-out determination and persistence.” — Robyn Bargh on the return of hapū land. Keep Reading

The government is hailing the latest child poverty report as evidence its approach is working, but critics on the front line say it's a reminder of how much more needs doing. Keep Reading

The Reserve Bank relies on stress-testing of mortgage applicants to ensure they can handle rising rates, but the formulae lenders use is an unknown. Keep Reading

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Transpower issued a warning notice there was a risk of insufficient generation. Keep Reading

The pain at the pump is expected to worsen over coming months as petrol companies pass on price hikes from a cut in global oil production and sanctions on Russian marine oil tankers. Keep Reading

Questions about illegal surveillance photography and powerful facial recognition technology suggest updating the police training manual and the Policing Act itself should be a priority. Keep Reading