Star Opinion

Strengthening hate speech laws or attacking free speech?

Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman says it is likely our democratic right to free speech will be restricted given Labour and the Greens both campaigned on strengthening hate speech laws.

Make sure you check your shopping receipt

Star Media editor in chief Barry Clarke is not surprised a supermarket has been pinged over price discrepancies between the promotional price displayed or advertised - and the price charged at the till.

A Covid win for 'a party that couldn’t make anything fly, not even a kite'

Opinion: Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman says Saturday's election result was a remarkable victory for a party that “couldn’t make anything fly, not even a kite”.

No place for Greens at the table

Star Media editor in chief Barry Clarke says there is no place for Greens at Jacinda Ardern's table - or any other minor party for that matter.

Election 2020 - final thoughts

Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman believes there is unlikely to be a ‘kingmaker’ party this time around to hold the country to ransom.

Spotlight on the Covid-19 response

Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman says if the latest election polls translate into votes, NZ will have a Labour Green Government for the next three years.

Why I'm grateful Teigen shared her miscarriage

ZM host Megan Papas: Why I'm grateful Chrissy Teigen shared her miscarriage

From miscarriages to periods, there are many things to do with women and their reproductive health that are very rarely talked about, writes ZM host Megan Papas.

Southern Motorway on-ramp is a lemon

The Southern Motorway on-ramp. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Southern Motorway on-ramp is a lemon

Star Media editor in chief Barry Clarke says the Southern Motorway on-ramp near busy Halswell Junction Rd is a "shocker".

A cultural takeover: Maori Party becoming more radical

Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman says the Maori Party has rejuvenated itself since its election defeat in 2017 by becoming more radical.

Not many surprises in parties’ tax policies

Judith Collins’ National Party would keep taxes at current rates with short-term adjustments to...

Not many surprises in parties’ tax policies

NZers have waited with a degree of anticipation for political parties to release their tax policies in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and economic downturn, writes tax specialist Scott Mason.

Maori Party vote ploy

Star Media editor in chief Barry Clarke writes about the Maori Party's plan to change NZ to Aotearoa and all place names to Maori by 2026.

Taxing choices

Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman gives her views on the state of New Zealand politics.

Letter to Mrs C – ‘I’m sorry (truly!)’

Star Media editor in chief Barry Clarke recalls the moment of fear when the 2010 quake struck.

Tipping points: Changing fortunes of parties and elections

Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman gives her views on the state of New Zealand politics.

14 days in quarantine: Bearable when rugby is on TV

Security was tightened at the Distinction Hamilton Hotel and Conference Centre managed isolation...

14 days in quarantine: Bearable when rugby is on TV

Chris Barclay recently returned to Christchurch, but not before completing managed isolation in Hamilton, a stopover that proved surprisingly bearable once he confirmed his room had Sky Sport.

ZM host announces she is pregnant after fertility struggle

ZM host announces she is pregnant after fertility struggle

ZM radio host Megan Papas opens up about her fertility journey after revealing she is pregnant with her first child on air this morning.

Critics of Judith Collins' husband need a sense of humour

Judith Collins has joked she can't get David Wong Tung, her husband for 40+ years, to do anything...

Critics of Judith Collins' husband need a sense of humour

To describe posts on Facebook by Judith Collins' husband as 'aggressive misogyny', as some have done, is simply ridiculous, writes Newstalk ZB political editor Barry Soper.