OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – Shane Jones takes his medicine.

OPINION: Death – its mechanisms, its workings – was the only subject on Wednesday.

OPINION: It may be the most significant gathering of rugby's overlords in over a decade.

OPINION: Scott Robertson needs to start young stars like Cortez Ratima.

OPINION: 'We are stuck with a waka that goes in circles.'

OPINION: Government work is usually humdrum.

The Transport Minister blasted 'phantom projects' while holding firm to one of his own.

OPINION: Kiwis will likely find themselves stuck in worsening traffic.

OPINION: 'At least old Ebenezer had the integrity to be honest about his parsimony.'

OPINION: 'The drip is turning to a trickle, which threatens to become a torrent.'

OPINION: Are we really going to start people on the path to prison for parking?

OPINION: Murder trial has variously horrified, disgusted and captivated the nation.

OPINION: New Zealand Rugby not budging on selection continues to hurt the All Blacks.

OPINION: Central govt pockets about $300,000 per new home in taxes - for no money down.

OPINION: You can spend a lot of money treating your pet's mental health, but should you?

More drama and controversy are around the corner as the pressure mounts in Barcelona.

Rear-vision politics: 11 months after election, are Nats/Labour still in campaign mode?

OPINION: The death of Kīngi Tūheitia can not be in vain for Aotearoa New Zealand.

OPINION: Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has no mega-attraction to capture the world’s attention.

OPINION: 'Auckland Transport either doesn’t like elderly people or simply doesn’t care.'

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

OPINION: 'Do you just sign up and take the money?', Auckland Mayor said.

Steve Braunias reports on the defence of murder accused Philip Polkinghorne.

OPINION: There was a time when the All Blacks' aura was said to intimidate opponents.

OPINION: The pressure is about to ramp up with one team to be eliminated next week.

OPINION: There's one task the All Blacks need to take seriously before Sunday's rematch.

OPINION: Since arriving in NZ, the Comancheros have become public enemy number one.

OPINION: 'Business and political leaders just don't get it.'

OPINION: Cases range from sexual misconduct to fraud, impacting communities' children.

OPINION: Scott Robertson's side have plenty to fix heading to Cape Town next weekend.

OPINION: Lopsided pattern is not out of place with previous years' results.

Assessing the performances in Sunday's 31-27 defeat.

OPINION: Renting looks a better deal than buying for now – but not for long.

OPINION: The Greens have picked a fight with someone they clearly underestimated.

OPINION: Arming your child with their first Eftpos or debit card is a scary move.

OPINION: Business optimism has surged, despite the recession and rising unemployment.

OPINION: Ten years after a tragedy that rocked a town, the impact is everlasting.

OPINION: 'These days examples of waste are so blatant that we have to pinch ourselves.'

OPINION: The two major political parties need to grow up and come together.

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

OPINION: A Spanish crane hire company will have already received an urgent phone call.

PM Luxon and Foreign Minister Peters had to contend with the UN’s vocal climate warrior.

Losing key players, Robertson's All Blacks face tough season against formidable opponents.

OPINION: 'People who misuse mobility parking spaces are cunning.'

OPINION: PM tells councils to focus on basics, not 'laundry list of distractions'.