What took you so long, NZDF? OPINION: Before The Valley was published we told them what was in it. So, it's OK sir, come out from your hiding place and front up.
Bribing people to make babies OPINION: This new policy is a punch in the ovaries for families who are already struggling to make ends meet.
Quieter day on the hustings National extends tried and true broadband policy, but Labour has nothing new to announce so sticks to policy-selling mode
Why do we need government? OPINION: Disaster management, law and order, positive change - and more. Security motivates voters.
Giving kids the best start OPINION: Schools are doing what they can to help, but the concerns for children go way beyond hunger, and help goes far beyond a bowl of Weetbix.
Why book a mystery break? OPINION: When so much about travel is subjective, there's so much that could go wrong.
China the key in North Korea OPINION: Diplomacy preferable to bloodshed and disarray on the Korean Peninsula.
The stupidity of the left-right divide (Stuff Nation) What is it about politics and elections that brings out the worst in us as a society?
Our insatiable desire to shop We live in a time of absurdly cheap consumer goods, of continual sales and bargains and a dominance by big shopping chains and franchises.
Red zone the last chance for field of dreams EDITORIAL: The red zone still has the potential to excite both residents and tourists if we are ambitious with our plans for it.
Is Read the world's best player? OPINION: The All Blacks captain is having a profound influence in the big games, writes Paul Cully.
Time to drop the Mike? (Stuff Nation) One viewer has had enough of Mike Hosking: TV's answer to the half-cut uncle who embarrasses himself at family gatherings.
Work policies no help to farmers Parties' youth employment policies have missed the mark for dairy farmers.
Taylor Swift, think of your fans OPINION: What's surprising about Look What You Made Me Do is that it suggests the singer no longer cares (or is no longer able to tell) what pop fans want.