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Watch: Christopher Luxon says he's pro-life.
Opinion

Luxon's dilemma: When politics and morals don't match in response to the overturning of Roe v Wade

He found himself caught up in questions that put a spotlight on his pro-life values, politics and integrity, writes Suze Wilson.
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Opinion

Ardern's NATO summit invite seen as reward but that's far from accurate

The invite fuels the narrative New Zealand's foreign policy is falling victim to a new Cold War, writes Robert G. Patman
Related video: Truce reportedly called between Killer Beez and Tribesmen gangs.
Opinion

NZ needs a new gang strategy - political consensus would be a good start

The concern about gangs and gang-related violence in New Zealand continues to be highly politicised, writes Alexander Gillespie and Claire Breen.
Related video: Doctors warn people will die if rural communities are not prioritised in the Government's planned health reform.
Health

NZ men get sick or injured more and die sooner than women - a targeted health policy is long overdue

"The consequences of this failure are dire."
Leicester Fainga'anuku, Ollie Ritchie & TJ Perenara.
Opinion

Watch: Winners, losers from All Blacks squad named to face Ireland in July

Newshub rugby reporter Ollie Ritchie casts a critical eye over the 36 players picked - and those that missed out.

Halfbacks Folau Fakatava, TJ Perenara & Brad Weber.
Opinion

Tough calls facing All Blacks coach Foster, with World Cup 18 months away

Newshub rugby reporter Ollie Ritchie casts his selectorial eye over Super Rugby Pacific form.
Ajaz Patel.
Opinion

Why Boult's absence against England must end Patel's Blackcaps exile

The Lords test could see New Zealand change their famed selection approach.

Related video: Heritage groups are dismayed large areas will no longer be protected under a new council proposal.
Opinion

Whose 'identity' are we preserving in Auckland's special character housing areas?

The debate can be heated, as people identify with their city in different ways and want different outcomes for its future, Carolyn Hill writes.
Matt Lodge.
Opinion

Lodge's abrupt departure timely reminder, as Warriors rebuild for future

The powerhouse prop lived down to the dubious reputation he brought to the club, says Grant Chapman.
Both China and the Solomon Islands have said the new pact will not undermine peace in the region.
Opinion

Aotearoa finds its voice on security as Solomon Islands-China pact ring alarm bells

Both China and the Solomon Islands have said the new pact will not undermine peace in the region.

Opinion
Opinion
Health

Why treating public health like transport in Budget 2022 will bring long-term economic benefits

Globally, the lack of maintenance of public health systems is forecast to cost more than $US12.5 trillion.
Related video: Ukrainian mum reveals her candid talks with Russian soldiers who occupied her home
Ukraine Invasion

Four things to know about Moldova, Transnistria, and why Russia's war may spread beyond Ukraine

Three explosions were reported on April 25 and 26 in Transnistria in Moldova.
Sam Darry scores for the Blues against Fijian Drua.
Opinion

Super Rugby 'Super Round' wasn't perfect, but has makings of something good

It needs to be about more than just rugby, insists Newshub rugby reporter Ollie Ritchie.

Newshub Nation reporter Anna Bracewell-Worrall was 35 weeks pregnant. Then she caught the coronavirus.
Opinion

'Please, listen to them': I caught COVID in my third trimester - here's what it's like

Newshub Nation reporter Anna Bracewell-Worrall was 35 weeks pregnant. Then she caught the coronavirus.
Opinion
Opinion

I was raped, then ruined by the systems that were supposed to help me

A survivor asks why society still seems unable to properly support victims of sexual assault.
Australia Correspondent Emma Cropper reports on Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's decision to call an election.
Australia

Will a new Australian Prime Minister stop deporting Kiwis?

Scott Morrison's refused to compromise with Jacinda Ardern over 501s throughout his entire term.
Beyond potentially further escalating the tariffs on Russian imports, there are three additional, tangible things that can be done immediately, Alexander Gillespie writes.
Opinion

Beyond tougher trade sanctions: Three more ways NZ can add to global pressure on Russia

Beyond potentially further escalating the tariffs on Russian imports, there are three additional, tangible things that can be done immediately, Alexander Gillespie writes.

COVID testing in Auckland.
Opinion
Coronavirus

With COVID cases still high, why are some so keen to ditch restrictions that kept NZ safe?

New Zealand recorded 14,120 COVID cases on Tuesday.
Related video: Ngāti Tūwharetoa can require licenses and charge fees from businesses using Lake Taupō, court rules.
Opinion
Maori

I know I'm Māori but sometimes I feel like a fraud

I can't count the number of times people have asked me what 'percent' Māori I am.

Leicester Fainga'anuku in action for the Crusaders.
Opinion

Is Crusaders blockbuster Fainga'anuku solution to All Blacks midfield?

Newshub rugby reporter Ollie Ritchie may have found the answer to coach Ian Foster's problems.
Kenny McFadden.
Opinion

NZ basketball's huge (unpaid) debt to deceased Adams mentor McFadden

Newshub online sports leader Grant Chapman remembers the 'Magic Johnson' of Kiwi hoops.
Related video: Fuel expert warns petrol could hit $4 a litre as world squeezes Russian President Vladimir Putin with sanctions.
Opinion
Ukraine

Boycotting Russian products might feel right, but do individual consumers make a difference?

It comes after Parliament unanimously passed the Russians Sanctions Act on Wednesday evening.
Related video: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gets a standing ovation.
Opinion
Ukraine Invasion

Has Xi Jinping miscalculated in aligning himself with Vladimir Putin?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been going on for 14 days.
Related video: The latest on COVID in New Zealand.
Opinion
Coronavirus

Catching Omicron is not 'inevitable', here's why we should all still avoid the virus

New Zealand announced a record 23,894 COVID cases on Tuesday.
Ardie Savea scores the winning try against the Blues.
Opinion

Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week: Savea breaks Blues hearts at Dunedin

Newshub rugby reporter Ollie Ritchie casts his eye over the leading NZ performers for Round Two.
Leon MacDonald calls the shots at Blues training.
Opinion

Onus on MacDonald to deliver Super Rugby Pacific crown with star-studded Blues

Newshub rugby reporter Ollie Ritchie insists the perennially under-achieving Blues must make the most of this rare opportunity.

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster told the protesters to clear the roads or they'd be towed. But his ultimatum is a joke, says Jenna Lynch.
Politics

Jenna Lynch: Top cop's towing ultimatum with no tow trucks is laughable

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster told the protesters to clear the roads or they'd be towed. But his ultimatum is a joke, says Jenna Lynch.

Trent Boult appeals.
Opinion

Cha-ching!: Ranking Blackcaps chances of scoring Indian Premier League mega deals

Alex Powell assesses the 24 Kiwis throwing their hats into the ring for this year's player auction.
Since there’s no direct link between uniforms and academic achievement, why insist on dressing students the same? History provides some of the answers, writes Johanna Reidy.
Education

School uniforms have become impractical and unfair. Why it's time for a makeover

Since there’s no direct link between uniforms and academic achievement, why insist on dressing students the same? History provides some of the answers, writes Johanna Reidy.

Related video: CBS's Margaret Brennan has the latest on the conflict in Ukraine.
Ukraine

New Zealand's location in the world no defence against Ukraine crisis

Further military aggression by Russia against Ukraine is possible after bilateral crisis talks falter.